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White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid Mythos AI fears

The Trump administration and Anthropic’s CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier this year between the Pentagon and the artificial intelligence firm over how that company’s models should be used. The meeting between CEO Dario Amodei and White House staff, which took place amid growing ‌fears the AI start-up’s latest model will supercharge cyberattacks, suggests the two side...

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It’s Messi vs Ronaldo all over again! Icons return to Spanish football as rival club owners in major twist

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have re-entered Spanish football as club owners, reviving echoes of their La Liga rivalry in a new form. Messi has taken full control of fifth-tier UE Cornellà, while Ronaldo holds a stake in promotion-chasing UD Almería. Though separated by divisions, both now operate within the same system, keeping open the possibility of a future crossover.

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Kick streamer Clavicular avoids father after overdose incident as Miami club appearance raises serious questions

Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, refused to meet his father after a suspected overdose in Miami. His father, Ken Peters, flew in from New Jersey to help but left without seeing him, as reported by TMZ. Despite promising change, Clavicular attended a club event, raising concerns that the situation is becoming a serious personal and family issue.

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White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid Mythos AI fears

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It’s Messi vs Ronaldo all over again! Icons return to Spanish football as rival club owners in major twist

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Kick streamer Clavicular avoids father after overdose incident as Miami club appearance raises serious questions

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xQc leaves stream abruptly after falling sick as Sidemen Charity Match 2026 plans face uncertainty

Felix xQc Lengyel ended his Twitch stream early after falling sick during training for the Sidemen Charity Match 2026. He admitted to vomiting and feeling unwell, while Nicholas Jynxzi tried to help him recover. During t...

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'No money is changing hands': Trump rejects $20 billion Iran 'nuclear dust' deal claim

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He stated the US will secure "nuclear dust" without f...

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Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition

China’s leading LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding after opposition from US authorities, marking the latest setbac...

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