7 h. ago Trump signs executive order blocking states from regulating AI

Order, which lacks the force of law, also creates taskforce whose ‘sole responsibility’ will be challenging states’ AI lawsDonald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that seeks to halt any laws limiting artificial intelligence and block states from regulating the rapidly emerging technology. The order also creates a federal taskforce that will have the “sole responsibility” of challenging states’ AI laws.At a signing ceremony, the president touted AI companies’ enthusiasm for wanting to “invest” in the United States and said that “if they had to get 50 different approvals from 50 different states, you could forget it”. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago ALISON BOSHOFF: David and Victoria Beckham 'give up hope' of reconciliation with daughter

Recent reports claim that former footballer David and his fashion designer wife Victoria have 'given up' hope of reconciling with Brooklyn's actress wife.

Politics

11 h. ago California colleges agree settlements over antisemitism complaints

UC Berkeley apologizes to Israeli sociologist and dance teacher and Pomona to create taskforce on Jewish lifeTwo California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organizations and individuals who filed complaints alleging antisemitism arising from pro-Palestinian campus protests, including a $60,000 payment to an Israeli sociologist and dance researcher who says she was not rehired by the University of California, Berkeley despite the popularity of her class.The UC Berkeley chancellor, Rich Lyons, on Wednesday issued an apology to Yael Nativ, a visiting 2022 professor who was found in a campus investigation to have been the victim of discrimination, the Los Angeles Times reported. She is also invited to teach her class in a semester of her choosing. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears

Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of monthThe US Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals to address the imminent expiration of subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, greatly increasing the chances that healthcare costs will soon rise to unaffordable levels for millions of Americans.The votes, part of a deal brokered between Republican majority leader John Thune and the Democratic senators who agreed to reopen the government after a historically long shutdown last month, came as premium tax credits for an estimated 21.8 million enrollees of the plans are set to expire at the end of the month. Health policy research group KFF estimates that annual premiums will more than double if the subsidies are allowed to expire. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Kim Kardashian is mortified when sons Saint and Psalm start FIGHTING on stage at law school graduation party

Kim Kardashian was embarrassed after her sons got into a fight on stage at her surprise law school graduation party on the latest episode of Hulu's The Kardashians.

Society

15 h. ago FBI warns stolen social media images being used as ‘proof of life’ in fake kidnapping scams

Bureau advises public to agree code words with family members and friends for use as authentication if suspicious messages are received from would-be blackmailers

Events

15 h. ago Ryanair wins major court row over how passengers get compensation over flight delays

A court in Germany has ruled in favour of Ryanair and issued a series of rulings against claims company Flightright, prohibiting the firm from claiming customers encounter "hurdles" when contacting the airline's customer service

Events

16 h. ago Club president makes honest admission over Manchester United transfer agreement

Patrick Dorgu joined Manchester United in February 2025 and his transfer has been talked up by former club Lecce

Politics

16 h. ago Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US

A new wave of immigration enforcement is dividing families inside the U.S. Federal officials and their local law enforcement partners are detaining tens of thousands of asylum-seekers and migrants

Politics

17 h. ago Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds

Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policiesThe once-rigid link between economic growth and carbon emissions is breaking across the vast majority of the world, according to a study released ahead of Friday’s 10th anniversary of the Paris climate agreement.The analysis, which underscores the effectiveness of strong government climate policies, shows this “decoupling” trend has accelerated since 2015 and is becoming particularly pronounced among major emitters in the global south. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago Universal Orlando guest attacked by guard dog as she asked security for help with autistic daughter, lawsuit says

The mother of three suing Universal Studios Florida and a security firm seeks $5 million, claiming a security dog attack left her with permanent injuries

Events

17 h. ago Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI start-up’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI startup’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue reading...

Economics

18 h. ago Liverpool dressing room in agreement after Arne Slot and Mo Salah row and back new decision

The private feelings of the Liverpool squad on the divide between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot have emerged following a key Champions League win

Politics

18 h. ago Offshore wind farms 'destroying Britain's fishing grounds' as trawler captains see crab and lobster catches plummet

Offshore windfarms are causing a huge downturn in seafood catches at one of the UK's most iconic locations for crab fishing, a local firm claims. Critics say the crisis is being repeated elsewhere.

Politics

19 h. ago Last letter of Mary, Queen of Scots written hours before she was beheaded for treason by Elizabeth I is to go on display

Mary wrote to her brother-in-law King Henri III of France at 2am on Wednesday February 8, 1587, just six hours before she was put to death for treason.

Politics

19 h. ago FirstGroup snaps up sightseeing bus operator for £17 million

The FTSE 250 company told shareholders it has acquired the UK sightseeing operations of French firm RATP Developpement SA.

Economics

20 h. ago This UK airport could be first to offer fast track to America with ‘preclearance’

Exclusive: Airport boss Gordon Dewar says if Scottish and US governments can agree, ‘we’ll start building the next day’

Politics

20 h. ago Sadie Frost blasts 'nepo baby' label as she insists the success of her four children with ex

The actress, 60, is mother to four children with her two ex-husbands Gary Kemp and Jude Law , with all of her brood having followed their parents into the showbiz industry.

Events

20 h. ago Neil Jones's sister calls his fiancée Chyna Mills a LIAR after Love Island star accused his mother of 'bullying, racism and disrespect' in bitter family feud

Neil Jones's sister has hit back at his fiancée Chyna Mills, accusing her of 'spinning lies' following the Love Island star's claims that her mother-in-law subjected her to 'bullying, racism, and disrespect.'

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