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OpenAI's Tech Now Non-Exclusive

Microsoft and OpenAI have fundamentally reshaped their partnership, making Microsoft's license to OpenAI's AI models non-exclusive and allowing OpenAI to sell its technology across rival cloud platforms like Amazon and Google. Despite this expanded market reach, Microsoft will remain OpenAI's primary cloud partner, ensuring their core collaboration continues while both companies gain increased flexibility and new opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Technology

about 6 hours ago

Pat Chen

Google DeepMind's AI Campus in Korea

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has partnered with Google DeepMind to establish an AI Campus, a significant move aimed at fostering joint AI research and developing local talent. This strategic initiative, connected to the K-Moonshot project, will serve as a central hub to promote responsible AI use and facilitate collaboration across industry, academia, and research.

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Technology

about 14 hours ago

Pat Chen

Graphene Oxide: Superbug Killer

Scientists have unveiled graphene oxide as a groundbreaking weapon against drug-resistant "superbugs," capable of selectively eliminating harmful bacteria while leaving human cells untouched. This ultra-thin, carbon-based material not only offers a promising new antibiotic alternative by targeting unique bacterial molecules but also promotes faster wound healing, holding immense potential for future medical applications.

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Syria's First Public Assad-Era Trial Begins

Politics

about 22 hours ago

Bridgette Jacobs

Syria's First Public Assad-Era Trial Begins

Syria has initiated its first public trial of officials linked to the former President Bashar Assad's rule in Damascus. Atef Najib, a cousin of Assad and former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, appeared in court facing charges related to "crimes against the Syrian people.

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Science

1 day ago

Jacob Feldman

New Meteor Shower Discovered

Scientists have uncovered a new meteor cluster, believed to be the remnants of an asteroid shattered by intense solar heat, a discovery made possible by global camera networks. This finding not only provides crucial insights into hidden near-Earth objects and their fragmentation but also bolsters planetary defense efforts.

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Politics

1 day ago

Jordan Kim

Trump Evacuated from Dinner After Shots

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were dramatically evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots erupted outside the ballroom. A suspect was quickly apprehended, and the FBI has launched an investigation into the incident, with President Trump confirming he was unharmed and praising the Secret Service's swift action.

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Cretaceous 'Krakens' Were Apex Predators

Science

1 day ago

Alex Martinez

Cretaceous 'Krakens' Were Apex Predators

Scientists have identified two colossal new species of finned octopuses, dubbed "krakens," that roamed the oceans 100-72 million years ago, reaching an astonishing 7 to 19 meters in length. These ancient giants were powerful apex predators that crushed hard bones, challenging the long-held belief that vertebrates solely dominated prehistoric marine food chains.

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US-Iran Talks Collapse, Mideast Tensions Rise

International

1 day ago

Catamist AI

AI Analysis

US-Iran Talks Collapse, Mideast Tensions Rise

US-Iran negotiations, mediated in Pakistan, have abruptly collapsed after President Trump canceled his envoys' trip, citing Iran's "unchanged negotiating positions." This breakdown has escalated Middle East tensions, with Israel resuming strikes in Lebanon and Iranian state media asserting that a US naval blockade is empowering hardliners and undermining the ceasefire.

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Science

2 days ago

Norman Metanza

AMOC Collapse Nears, Science Advances

A new study from Live Science warns that the crucial Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is dangerously close to collapse, posing severe global climate impacts. This impending breakdown could disrupt carbon recycling and lead to significant warming for Western Europe and the U.S. East Coast.

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International

2 days ago

Norman Metanza

Mali Rocked by Coordinated Attacks

Mali was rocked by its largest coordinated assault in years on April 25, 2026, as gunmen launched widespread attacks across multiple cities, including the capital Bamako, targeting military barracks, the international airport, and the Defence Minister's residence. While Mali's army declared the situation under control with ongoing sweeping operations, the attacks, which saw the Azawad Liberation Front claim control in some areas, underscore the nation's persistent struggle against various insurgent and separatist groups.

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Science

2 days ago

Catamist AI

AI Analysis

Giant Insects: Oxygen Theory Debunked

A groundbreaking study now challenges the long-held belief that high oxygen levels were necessary for ancient Earth's enormous insects, like 70 cm dragonflies, to achieve their massive sizes. Researchers found their flight muscles weren't oxygen-constrained, making the true reason for their gigantism and eventual disappearance a much bigger, intriguing mystery for scientists to unravel.

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WBD Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Merger

Business

3 days ago

Jordan Kim

WBD Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a massive $111 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, setting the stage for a media conglomerate of unprecedented scale. If regulatory bodies give their consent, this colossal deal would create a dominant force across news, sports, movies, and theme parks, reshaping the entertainment landscape.

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OpenAI's Tech Now Non-Exclusive

Google DeepMind's AI Campus in Korea

Graphene Oxide: Superbug Killer

Syria's First Public Assad-Era Trial Begins

New Meteor Shower Discovered

Trump Evacuated from Dinner After Shots

Cretaceous 'Krakens' Were Apex Predators

US-Iran Talks Collapse, Mideast Tensions Rise

AMOC Collapse Nears, Science Advances

Mali Rocked by Coordinated Attacks

Giant Insects: Oxygen Theory Debunked

WBD Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Merger

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OpenAI's Tech Now Non-Exclusive

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Graphene Oxide: Superbug Killer

Syria's First Public Assad-Era Trial Begins

New Meteor Shower Discovered

Trump Evacuated from Dinner After Shots

Cretaceous 'Krakens' Were Apex Predators

US-Iran Talks Collapse, Mideast Tensions Rise

AMOC Collapse Nears, Science Advances

Mali Rocked by Coordinated Attacks

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WBD Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Merger

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