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Bill Maher Responds to Trump’s 1,318-Word Social Rant: “He Went Off on Me Like Kelly Clarkson in a Toy Store”
Bill Maher responded on his show to President Trump’s 1,318-word social media post criticizing him, joking about the lengthy attack and addressing specific claims made in the post.
‘Percy Jackson’ Stars on Learning to Scream and Sob on Set of Season 3: ‘I Love Playing the Dark Type of Scenes’
The cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 3 discussed their growth as actors and the show’s darker tone ahead of its November premiere on Disney+.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended a sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be exposed through shared conversation links.
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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expected to return to power following election
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s party won 12 of 24 parliamentary seats in this week’s election, positioning him for a second term leading the South Pacific nation despite earlier tensions with New Zealand over China dealings.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House reported that over 40 countries have assisted China in circumventing US tariffs through transshipment, with estimates suggesting tens of billions in duties were evaded.
‘Tiktok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat
Taiwan conducted its first internet blackout simulation, drastically cutting data speeds across 14 cities to test alternative communication methods amid growing concerns about potential Chinese military threats to the island’s digital infrastructure.
Indonesia wildfires threaten orangutans rescued from animal traffickers
Wildfires in Indonesia have brought flames dangerously close to an orangutan rehabilitation center housing 60 rescued animals, as record fire activity threatens the region.
Trump set to highlight violent crime reduction during a visit to New York police academy
President Trump visits a New York police academy on Friday to highlight declining violent crime statistics and boost Republican candidates in competitive midterm races.
Japan: Record rain in Chiba kills six people as thousands stranded at Narita Airport
Record rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture kills at least six people and strands thousands at Narita Airport, with authorities calling the weather conditions unprecedented and historically unprecedented.
Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
A tunnel at an Indian hydropower project collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers and leaving three others missing, with rescue operations ongoing.
Friday briefing: Nigel Farage’s Clacton circus is finally over, but his financial reckoning is just beginning
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been re-elected as MP for Clacton in a byelection contested only by fringe candidates after major parties boycotted the contest, though he now faces renewed financial scrutiny.
World shares mostly fall and US futures are mixed after US inflation data improves
Global shares showed mixed results following improved U.S. inflation data in July, while oil prices resumed gains and U.S. futures remained flat.
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians in Israel, comprising less than 2% of the population, face rising harassment and violence amid regional conflicts, prompting protective measures and government intervention efforts.
Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Two Venezuelan teenagers who lost their mother and brother in deadly earthquakes on June 24 were caught in another major earthquake this week after relocating to Colombia with their father.
US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released after nine months in captivity, his organization announced Friday, saying he is in good health.