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Cyber & Technology 1m ago

Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced “serious concerns” over China’s intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels, vowing that the US “stands firmly” with Panama amid the Latin American country’s escalating fallout with Beijing. Rubio said China’s recent actions “raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama, a sovereign nation and vital partner for global...

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IShowSpeed content manager Slipz shares exit statement as April 1 timing raises questions

IShowSpeed's content manager, Slipz, announced his departure from the team on April 1st, sharing a heartfelt message about his impactful journey and thanking fans and the streamer. However, the April Fools' Day timing has left many fans uncertain if the announcement is genuine or a prank, with no official confirmation yet.

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Gucci Mane kidnapping claim shocks rap world as DOJ arrests Pooh Shiesty and Big30 in Dallas

Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among eight arrested in a kidnapping and armed robbery at a Dallas music studio. Prosecutors allege a dispute over a recording contract led to a violent takeover, with victims robbed of valuables and forced to sign documents at gunpoint. One suspect remains at large.

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Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships

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IShowSpeed content manager Slipz shares exit statement as April 1 timing raises questions

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Gucci Mane kidnapping claim shocks rap world as DOJ arrests Pooh Shiesty and Big30 in Dallas

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Tai Po blaze hearing: property firm failed to identify, follow up on fire hazards

An employee of the property management firm at Hong Kong’s inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate has admitted the company failed in its contractual obligations to identify and follow up on fire hazards, while non...

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Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations

The suspected leader of an isolated forest community on the Mediterranean island of Sicily has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting child abuse, Italian news agencies ANSA and Adnkronos reported on Thursday....

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Chinese AI giants pivot toward proprietary models to drive revenue, performance

Chinese companies including Alibaba Cloud and Zhipu AI have opted not to open-source some of their latest artificial intelligence models as they look to capture the full value of their usage through official revenue gene...

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