Jul 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Chilean prosecutors have opened a criminal case following a harassment complaint against President Gabriel Boric. The president's lawyer asserts Boric was the victim of systematic email harassment over a decade ago, with explicit images sent to him. The investigation stems from an unidentified woman's September complaint alleging sexual harassment and leaking of private images.
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Jul 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Cameron Diaz's 'Sex Tape' hits Netflix, sparking nostalgia for the golden age of R-rated romantic comedies. Starring Diaz and Jason Segel, the film combines humor, heart, and a wildly outlandish plot. It marks Diaz's final comedy before a decade-long hiatus and highlights Hollywood's shift away from mid-budget studio comedies.
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Jul 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Mick Jagger recalls his Singlish moments from the Rolling Stones' 2014 Singapore show, expressing hope to return. The band's 25th album 'Foreign Tongues' drops July 10, featuring collaborations and an AI-de-aged music video. Jagger discusses balancing vintage gear with modern AI tools in the studio.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sunrise host Nat Barr challenged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on Monday about Indonesia's dirty nickel mines, which were exposed in a 7NEWS Spotlight investigation as fueling the electric vehicle boom. The mines, backed by Chinese investment, are destroying the environment and endangering workers. Plibersek defended the government's policies while facing pressure from Barr and Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Naomi Osaka surprised the tennis world by announcing she has tweaked her return game using Novak Djokovic's technique. After a 15-month maternity break, the four-time Grand Slam champion earned consecutive wins at the Qatar Open for the first time in almost two years. Her new approach paid off against Caroline Garcia and Petra Martic, setting up a last-16 clash with Lesia Tsurenko.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, was convicted of sexual assault on Thursday for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent following the 2023 Women's World Cup. He was fined €10,000 and ordered to stay away from Hermoso. The court acquitted him of coercion charges. The case sparked widespread outrage and highlighted sexism in Spanish soccer.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A student built a DIY C-3PO head that uses a custom LLM and Raspberry Pi to hold conversations. The project allows users to experience speaking with the golden droid from Star Wars, offering a blend of nostalgia and modern AI technology.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anonymous sources report that the Trump administration is close to finalizing a voluntary standards deal with major AI companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. The agreement focuses on cybersecurity benchmarks for frontier AI models, with oversight from the Commerce Department's CAISI and the NSA. This marks a shift from the administration's earlier laissez-faire stance and follows recent actions against Anthropic and an executive order on AI safety.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new Politico report reveals that major AI companies now acknowledge they needed clearer boundaries from the Trump administration, even as they criticize the abruptness of recent actions. The article explores the irony of Big AI's earlier warnings about AI risks, paralleling them with a dentist showing tools before extraction. With public trust low and regulation via executive orders rather than laws, the future of AI oversight remains uncertain and contentious.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After a steep decline in European sales tied to Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla is bouncing back. The company plans to hire 1,000 new workers at its Berlin Gigafactory and boost production to 7,500 vehicles per week. Registrations in Europe rose 57% from January to May 2026 compared to the same period last year. The comeback comes even as European leaders push for greater tech sovereignty.
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Jul 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A roundup of the most important privacy and security stories from early July 2026, covering legal rulings, corporate bugs, and government actions.
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Jul 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI sovereignty is not just about algorithms; it starts with the raw materials extracted from the earth. This article explores the critical link between natural resources and technological independence, examining how nations are securing supply chains for rare earth elements and building sustainable data infrastructure. Discover why the soil beneath our feet holds the key to the future of artificial intelligence.
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