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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse,…
Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday linked the seizure of an oil tanker off…
Man ordered held on $1M bond in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The father of two Kentucky State University students charged with murder…
Bangladesh to hold national elections in February, the first since 2024 mass uprising
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s next national elections will be held on Feb. 12, the…
Putin offers ‘solidarity’ for Venezuelan people as tensions mount between Maduro and US
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed “solidarity with the Venezuelan people” on Thursday…
In stunning reversal for Europe, Greek finance minister elected as Eurogroup president
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was elected Thursday as president of…
Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that negotiators are wrestling with…
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP) — Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to…
California colleges settle antisemitism complaints with Jewish groups and individuals
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organizations and individuals…
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse,…
Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress clashed Thursday over President Donald Trump’s use of the…
Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday…
IOC advises sports bodies to let Russians compete in youth events again with flag and anthem
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into…
Ethiopia embraces big projects but escalates regional tensions by seeking more access to the sea
Ethiopia’s leader loves big projects. With a contentious megadam completed on the Nile, Prime Minister…
Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana’s wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction
LYNGBY, Denmark (AP) — It was a wedding that captivated the world — in 1981,…