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EU says 'seriously looking' into Musk's Grok AI over sexual deepfakes of minors

EU says 'seriously looking' into Musk's Grok AI over sexual deepfakes of minors

The European Commission said Monday it is "very seriously looking" into complaints that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok is being used to generate and disseminate sexually explicit childlike images.
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol

Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy is nowhere to be found.
Hong Kong McDonald’s serves up 3% pay rise for some staff amid menu price increase

Hong Kong McDonald’s serves up 3% pay rise for some staff amid menu price increase

Some restaurant management staff at McDonald’s in Hong Kong have been given an average pay rise of 3 per cent, the fast-food chain said on Monday, as it also announced price increases for some menu items. The pay rise took effect on January 1, with employees showing excellent performance eligible for increases of up to 5 per cent. The fast-food chain also said that 12,000 of its frontline and office staff have each received a HK$500 (US$64) red packet, partly in celebration of the franchise’s...
Disney World horror as dead body found in sixth death over just four months

Disney World horror as dead body found in sixth death over just four months

Officials from the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando reported receiving a call about a body on Disney World property on Friday
Philippine lawmakers say US move on Venezuela complicates Manila’s rules-based stance

Philippine lawmakers say US move on Venezuela complicates Manila’s rules-based stance

The Philippines’ long-standing alliance with the United States has come under fresh scrutiny after Washington’s move against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with critics in Manila warning the action had complicated the country’s claim to champion a rules-based international order. Opposition lawmakers and analysts said the US operation, which resulted in Maduro being captured and brought to the United States to face charges, had left the Philippines “compromised” and exposed to charges of...

Caribbean travel disruptions leave local families stranded after Venezuela operation

Although flight restrictions following the mission in Venezuela have been lifted, travelers say the ripple effects continue to upend plans across the Caribbean.
US attack on Venezuela tests moral clarity of the post-war world order

US attack on Venezuela tests moral clarity of the post-war world order

More than 36 years after the United States invaded Panama to arrest Manuel Noriega, Washington has once again launched a military operation to seize the sitting president of a sovereign Latin American country. The move echoes the logic of the Monroe Doctrine revived for the Trump era: enforcing US dominance in the western hemisphere through the use of force rather than law. Beyond its immediate impact on Latin America, the operation has sent a wider signal. It underscores a willingness to bypass...
Opinion: Easton mayor sees bright outlook for his city in 2026

Opinion: Easton mayor sees bright outlook for his city in 2026

Opinion: We created a city where people want to move in, rather than move out. Neighborhoods are once again bustling with new residents.
International manhunt underway for boyfriend of woman found dead in Maryland apartment after he fled the country

International manhunt underway for boyfriend of woman found dead in Maryland apartment after he fled the country

Investigators believe Godishala was killed at Arjun Sharma’s apartment in Columbia on New Year’s Eve
Oil prices fall back after the US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro

Oil prices fall back after the US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro

Oil prices have slipped and precious metal prices jumped after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Who is in charge of Venezuela? And, what to expect from Maduro's court appearance

The U.S. forces' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas has left many people with questions. Here's what we know so far, including who is running the country.
British dad found dead in swimming pool on dream New Year's Eve Africa holiday

British dad found dead in swimming pool on dream New Year's Eve Africa holiday

Michael Clarke, 64, drowned in a swimming pool on New Year's Eve while on holiday in Gambia, as his daughter pleads for help to get her father's body returned home