Nestlé Recalls Teething Sticks Due to Choking Hazard

Nestlé Canada has initiated a voluntary recall of its GERBER SOOTHE ‘N’ CHEW TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. The company takes the quality and safety of its products seriously, particularly when it comes to feeding infants. The recall affects two specific flavors: STRAWBERRY APPLE and BANANA. Consumers … Read more

Trump’s Gaza Plan Fails to Gain Support from Egypt and Jordan

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from Gaza has been met with rejection and confusion. Trump told reporters on Saturday that moving 1.5 million people away from Gaza might be a solution, but his push fell flat with the two countries’ governments. Egypt and Jordan … Read more

Meta Won’t Change Infrastructure Spend Amid Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek’s Advances

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has addressed the recent breakthroughs by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in a company-wide meeting. He praised the startup’s “novel infrastructure optimization advances” and stated that these advancements could benefit Meta as it can implement some of their methods. This is despite concerns among tech investors that DeepSeek may have caused panic … Read more

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DeepSeek Sparks AI Revolution with Small Data, Small Models

A new AI model called DeepSeek is redefining the approach to artificial intelligence by focusing on efficiency and using lean data. The company’s AI model performs as well as leading US models but at a fraction of the training cost. This approach could accelerate the proliferation of AI startups focused on “small is beautiful” models, … Read more

German Leader’s Immigration Gamble Ends in Crushing Defeat

German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz gambled by working with far-right party AfD on immigration rules, but the move backfired. His Christian Democrats’ efforts to toughen borders and accelerate deportations were defeated in Parliament, boosting the AfD and raising concerns about a potential extremist government. The outcome left Mr. Merz facing criticism from opponents, religious leaders, … Read more

Sundance Removes “Twinless” After Film Leaks Online

Sundance has removed its comedy drama “Twinless” from its streaming platform after sex scenes and other content leaked online, just days after the film won the festival’s Audience Award. The move comes as part of the festival’s efforts to protect independent filmmakers’ work. The decision was made in partnership with the filmmakers after copyright infringement … Read more

Sophisticated Gmail Scam Targeting 2.5 Billion Users with AI-Powered Attacks

Google has issued an alert about a sophisticated phishing scam targeting its Gmail users, using artificial intelligence (AI) to make calls and emails appear authentic. The attackers are attempting to trick users into revealing their account credentials. Victims of the scam have reported receiving calls from numbers claiming to be Google’s support team, warning them … Read more

US Inflation Rate Rose Slightly in December Amid Tariff Threats

The latest inflation figures showed that consumer prices rose 2.6% in December from a year earlier, slightly higher than the previous month’s 2.4% annual pace. However, core prices, excluding food and energy categories, increased 2.8%, which is consistent with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Some positive signs were reported, as measured inflation rates slowed down. … Read more

Chocolate Products Recalled by Cal Yee Farm LLC Due to Undeclared Allergens

A California snack company, Cal Yee Farm LLC, has recalled several chocolate and yogurt-covered products due to undeclared allergens. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has given some of these products a Class I classification, the agency’s highest risk level, which indicates that consuming them can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. The affected … Read more