Elon Musk’s xAI plans “Baby Grok,” a child-safe AI chatbot, after Grok 4’s rollout and antisemitic controversies. Experts warn on safety & oversight.
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Donald Trump’s new law adds a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” for US visa applicants. Refunds are uncertain, and rollout lacks clarity. Travellers face added costs.
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Zohran Mamdani criticises selective media language, asking why outlets label “Iran-backed Houthis” but avoid “US-backed IDF” or “indicted Netanyahu”.
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At least 32 Palestinians were killed and over 100 injured as Israeli troops opened fire near Gaza aid hubs run by the US- and Israeli-backed GHF.
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China begins building the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra’s upper reaches, triggering alarm in India over water control, seismic risk, and diplomacy.
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Typhoon Wipha triggers Hong Kong’s highest T10 warning. Flights, trains halted. Public urged to stay sheltered as storm nears with damaging winds.
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Pete DeJoy becomes Astronomer’s interim CEO after Andy Byron’s resignation over a Coldplay kiss cam scandal. Pete DeJoy co-founded the company in 2017.
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US President Donald Trump escalates feud with Fed Chair Powell, pushes for inspection over $2.5B renovations, hints at firing him despite legal hurdles and Wall Street backlash.
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India returns from the fifth round of US trade talks without a breakthrough as the August 1 tariff threat looms, disputes persist over agriculture, autos, and digital trade.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges peace talks with Russia after deadly strikes, and offers to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump warns Moscow of tariffs if no deal …
