Israel has released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, sparking concerns about the treatment of detainees. The prisoners were released as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. According to professor Sultan Barakat, negotiations for phase two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement are likely to start tomorrow, but progress is hindered by delays associated with … Read more
Alibaba’s shares have surged 33% since January 10, driven by its newly released large language model that outperforms top competitors like DeepSeek and OpenAI’s GPT-4. The Chinese e-commerce giant is well-positioned for AI success, with access to vast algorithms, data, and computing power. Its cloud business is gaining momentum, with revenue growth of 7% in … Read more
A 55-year-old Canadian woman suffered severe injuries after trying to take a photo of a shark near a beach in Turks and Caicos. The shark, estimated to be around six feet long, bit off both hands while she was wading in the shallows. Consular officials from Global Affairs Canada are making contact with local authorities … Read more
US household debt levels rose modestly in the final quarter of 2024, driven by a healthy consumer sector, despite turbulence in automobile borrowing. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that total household debt reached $18.04 trillion, up $3.9 trillion since 2019. Credit card balances increased to $1.21 trillion, while mortgage balances rose to … Read more
Two children in Michigan have died after being diagnosed with Influenza A (H1N1), marking the state’s first pediatric flu deaths of the current season. Genesee and Wayne counties each reported a confirmed case, as health officials investigate “several” additional suspected cases. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 57 child flu … Read more
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch fainted during a breakfast meeting with Rebekah Brooks in London, forcing him to call doctors due to stress and jet lag. The 93-year-old was in the city to inform his eldest son Lachlan of his plans to hand over control of his family’s empire. This incident comes amid months of bitter … Read more
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A sample of milk from a herd of dairy cows in Maricopa County, Arizona has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza. The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is working to contain the outbreak and has placed the facility under quarantine as a precaution. No cows in the affected herd have shown signs of illness related … Read more
A shock phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to begin negotiations to end the Ukraine war, with both sides having different ideas on what a peace deal should look like. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is adamant that his country must not be left out of any peace … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced a new product launch set for next Wednesday, sparking excitement among tech enthusiasts. A teaser video posted on X shows a glowing ring around a metallic Apple logo, leaving fans wondering what’s in store. A report suggests the device could be a new iPhone SE, which would mark an … Read more