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Musk says will 'open source' Grok chatbot

Musk says will 'open source' Grok chatbot

Elon Musk on Monday said he would make his Grok chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT, open source as his feud with OpenAI deepens.

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Riding the storms: Venezuela's 'indestructible' Nicolas Maduro

Riding the storms: Venezuela's 'indestructible' Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has been written off many times during a turbulent decade in power. But the former bus driver and anointed heir of Hugo Chavez has stubbornly clung to the wheel.

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Watchdogs probe 'technical' failure on Boeing-made LATAM plane

Watchdogs probe 'technical' failure on Boeing-made LATAM plane

Airline watchdogs were on Tuesday investigating why a Boeing-made plane bound for New Zealand violently lost altitude mid-flight, injuring a host of terrified passengers.

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Oscars ratings climb to almost 20 mn as 'Oppenheimer' reigns

Oscars ratings climb to almost 20 mn as 'Oppenheimer' reigns

Wins for "Oppenheimer," live musical performances from "Barbie" and an (almost) naked John Cena helped lift Oscars ratings for a third consecutive year, early viewing figures showed Monday, as 19.5 million tuned in to watch Hollywood's big night.

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Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide: study

Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide: study

Covid-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday.

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Venezuela's Maduro chosen as ruling party election candidate

Venezuela's Maduro chosen as ruling party election candidate

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been selected to seek a third, successive term in July 28 elections, a senior ruling party official said Monday.

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Crisis summit presses Haiti political transition as US ramps up aid

Crisis summit presses Haiti political transition as US ramps up aid

Leaders at an emergency summit on Haiti's descent into anarchy voiced hope Monday at pushing through a political solution, as the United States ramped up aid for a Kenyan-led force aimed at restoring stability.

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Airbnb bans security cameras inside guest homes

Airbnb bans security cameras inside guest homes

Airbnb on Monday said it is banning security cameras inside guest homes so as to prioritize privacy.

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Pochettino calls for Chelsea unity after Newcastle win

Pochettino calls for Chelsea unity after Newcastle win

Mauricio Pochettino called for the Chelsea fans to trust his players after a 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday propelled the Blues back into contention for European football next season.

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Man City's Ederson set for a month out

Man City's Ederson set for a month out

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is set to miss a crucial clash against Arsenal in the Premier League title race due to a thigh injury as he faces up to a month out.

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