UN Shipping Agency Approves Global Carbon Tax Despite US Walkout
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UN Shipping Agency Approves Global Carbon Tax Despite US Walkout

Countries at the United Nations shipping agency have reached an agreement on a global fuel emissions standard for the maritime sector that will penalize ships exceeding emission limits while rewarding cleaner vessels. The agreement was achieved despite the United States withdrawing from the climate talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, with the US urging other nations to follow suit and threatening "reciprocal measures" against any fees imposed on American ships. Other nations nonetheless approved the CO2-reduction measures to help meet the IMO's target of cutting net emissions from international shipping by 20 percent by 2030 and eliminating them entirely by 2050. On Friday, a majority of IMO member countries voted to implement a scheme that, starting in 2028, will charge ships $380 per metric tonne for every additional tonne of CO2-equivalent emitted above a fixed threshold, plus […]

Irish Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Musk's Grok AI Training Practices
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Irish Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Musk’s Grok AI Training Practices

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an investigation into how Elon Musk's X platform processes user data to train its Grok AI model. The inquiry will examine whether X complied with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing personal data from publicly-accessible posts made by European Union users. Specifically, the investigation will assess the lawfulness and transparency of how this data was used to train Grok's Large Language Models (LLMs). Grok refers to a suite of AI models developed by xAI that powers a generative AI chatbot available on the X platform. "Like other modern LLMs, the Grok LLMs have been developed and trained on a wide variety of data," the DPC explained in its statement. The Irish regulator clarified that the investigation will focus specifically on "personal data in publicly accessible posts posted on the 'X' social […]

Lionel Messi Propels Inter Miami To Historic Comeback Win Against LAFC
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Lionel Messi Propels Inter Miami To Historic Comeback Win Against LAFC

Inter Miami has advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals for the first time following a dramatic three-goal comeback against Los Angeles FC (LAFC), led by Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar scored twice, including the decisive penalty kick in the 84th minute, helping Inter Miami secure a 3-1 victory on Wednesday night and a 3-2 aggregate win in the two-leg matchup. "We gave it our all," Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. "We wanted it, we wanted to be in the semis, and I think it showed. Many times luck has to be on your side, and we had it." Inter Miami entered the match already trailing after losing the series opener 1-0 at LAFC last week. Their situation worsened when Aaron Long scored an away goal in the ninth minute, giving LAFC a commanding 2-0 aggregate lead early in […]

Loose Penguin In Cardboard Box Causes Helicopter Crash
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Loose Penguin In Cardboard Box Causes Helicopter Crash

An unsecured penguin placed in a cardboard box has been identified as the cause of a helicopter crash in South Africa, according to an official investigation report. The South African Civil Aviation Authority determined that the penguin, which was being transported in a box on a passenger's lap, slid off and struck the pilot's controls shortly after takeoff from Bird Island off the Eastern Cape on January 19. The impact sent the helicopter crashing to the ground, though fortunately no one aboard, including the penguin, was injured. Investigators concluded that "the lack of secure containment for the penguin" created the "dangerous situation" that led to the accident. The report, released this week, explained that the flight had been conducting an aerial survey of the island in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape province. After completing the survey and landing, a specialist requested transport […]

Michelle Obama Reveals Truth Behind Marriage Rumors As Critics Question Solo Choices
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Michelle Obama Reveals Truth Behind Marriage Rumors As Critics Question Solo Choices

Michelle Obama has addressed speculation about her marriage to Barack Obama amid rumors of relationship troubles. The former first lady's absence from several high-profile events, including Donald Trump's inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, has fueled conjecture about a potential separation. Without directly referencing these specific occasions, Ms. Obama explained on the Work in Progress podcast hosted by actress Sophia Bush that she now exercises her right to manage her own schedule as a "grown woman." She expressed frustration that people couldn't accept she was "making a decision" independently, saying they "had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing." Ms. Obama acknowledged feeling some guilt about stepping back from certain responsibilities. "That's the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with like disappointing people," she said. "I mean, so much so that this year people […]

US Blocks All South Sudan Visas After Deportation Fight Erupts Between Nations
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US Blocks All South Sudan Visas After Deportation Fight Erupts Between Nations

South Sudan has reversed its position in a diplomatic standoff with the United States, announcing it will allow entry to a deported man following the US decision to revoke visas for all South Sudanese citizens. The dispute began when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that the US would revoke all South Sudanese visas, citing the country's refusal to accept the return of its citizens being removed from the US. South Sudan initially claimed the case involved someone incorrectly identified as South Sudanese who was subsequently sent back to the US. However, the government now says it will permit the man to enter the country "in the spirit of the friendly relations," despite maintaining he is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials stated he could arrive in Juba as early as Wednesday. "As a result of this […]

Fake Doctor With Stolen British Identity Arrested After Seven Patients Die During Surgeries
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Fake Doctor With Stolen British Identity Arrested After Seven Patients Die During Surgeries

Indian police have arrested a man accused of impersonating a British cardiologist and performing surgeries that allegedly resulted in seven patient deaths. Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who practiced under the name "Dr N John Camm," worked as a cardiologist at a missionary hospital in Madhya Pradesh state. Police have charged the 53-year-old with fraud, cheating, and forgery, alleging he fabricated his medical credentials despite working as a doctor for nearly two decades. Investigators are examining claims that Yadav appropriated the name of Professor John Camm, a renowned cardiologist at the UK's St George Hospital, to enhance his credibility. Yadav has denied all allegations and, hours before his arrest on Monday, issued legal notices demanding 50 million rupees ($582,985) from numerous individuals and publishers who claimed he impersonated "some other cardiologist." The Mission Hospital in Damoh city, where Yadav briefly worked, denied […]

Trump Claims Direct Talks With Iran While Tehran Denies Meeting
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Trump Claims Direct Talks With Iran While Tehran Denies Meeting

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that his administration is engaged in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, stating, "We're having direct talks with Iran. On Saturday, we have a very big meeting." Trump emphasized these were truly direct negotiations, not through intermediaries: "A lot of people say, oh, maybe you're going through surrogates or you're not dealing directly, you're dealing through other countries. No, we're dealing with them directly." He suggested a diplomatic solution "would be preferable to doing the obvious," seemingly referencing military action against Iran, which US ally Israel has undertaken twice in the past year. Iran, however, contradicted Trump's claim. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that indirect talks would occur in Oman, with himself and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff communicating through Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi as intermediary. Araghchi described […]

British Soldiers In Israel Face War Crime Accusations For Gaza Actions
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British Soldiers In Israel Face War Crime Accusations For Gaza Actions

The Metropolitan Police is evaluating its response after receiving allegations that 10 British nationals committed war crimes and crimes against humanity while serving in Israel's military operations in Gaza. A Counter Terrorism Policing spokesperson confirmed that "specialist officers" will assess the 240-page report to determine if a "UK-based investigation may be required." According to a summary of the dossier, the British nationals are accused of participating in forced civilian displacement and coordinated attacks on protected sites. The BBC has contacted the Israel Defense Forces for comment. Israel has previously rejected similar allegations as "completely false." The report was submitted to the Met's War Crimes Team by the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights and the Public Interest Law Centre. It claims the alleged offenses occurred between October 2023 and May 2024. While the 10 British nationals remain unnamed publicly, they allegedly […]

Fake Accounts Face Ban As X Tightens Rules On Parody Profiles
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Fake Accounts Face Ban As X Tightens Rules On Parody Profiles

X is implementing stricter regulations for parody accounts across its platform. Starting April 10, accounts impersonating others must clearly include words like "fake" or "parody" at the beginning of their account names. Additionally, these accounts must use different profile images than the official accounts they're mimicking. The policy change addresses user complaints about confusion caused by parody accounts, particularly those impersonating platform owner Elon Musk. "These changes are designed to help users better understand the unaffiliated nature of PCF accounts and reduce the risk of confusion or impersonation," X announced in a Saturday post. The platform encourages affected accounts to update their profiles before the enforcement date. These requirements will also apply to fan and commentary accounts. Users have responded positively to the announcement. "Hopefully this includes all the thousands of fake variations of Elon Musk accounts," wrote one user. […]

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