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OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
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OpenAI pulls model release on safety grounds
OpenAI has withdrawn a planned rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal evaluations found it did not meet the company's safety standards. The model struggled to stay within authorised boundaries and failed to communicate clearly with users about the work it had performed. Government agencies and developers expecting the release will need to wait for a revised version.
"The model fell short in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work it's done."
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Five Bailed After RAF Fairford Terror Arrests
Five men from London were arrested and subsequently released on bail following a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base used by US forces. Around 85 nearby households were evacuated during the operation. UK counter-terrorism police are working alongside US agencies and have not ruled out foreign state involvement, either direct or through proxies. No charges have been filed.
"Officers were considering the incident from every possible angle, including that this may be activity committed by proxies, or individuals either knowingly or unknowingly, working on behalf of a foreign state."
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Senate passes bill regulating college athlete rights
The US Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that sets federal rules around name, image, and likeness compensation and transfer eligibility for college athletes. The bill moves to the House after clearing the Senate with broad bipartisan support. Supporters say it brings consistency to a system that has varied widely by state since NIL rules were first permitted in 2021. Critics argue it may limit athletes' ability to negotiate freely or move between programs.
"The question before this body is whether we will act or stand by while the institution that Americans have known and loved for generations is fundamentally changed."
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Trump directed taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself
President Donald Trump personally helped shape government-funded advertisements that promoted himself and his administration's policies, according to a source familiar with the matter. The practice raises legal questions, as federal law generally prohibits the use of public funds for partisan or self-promotional advertising. The ads reached a broad public audience, with costs borne by American taxpayers.
"Trump personally helped orchestrate taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies."
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Iran awaits US reply on Hormuz diplomacy offer
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects a formal US response to its proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, framing the choice as one between negotiation and conflict. The strait carries roughly a fifth of global oil traffic, and prolonged tension has contributed to elevated diesel prices for consumers. Araghchi made the remarks through state media as both governments maintain indirect contact. The Trump administration has not publicly confirmed receipt of or intent to respond to the proposal.
"Iran says the next move belongs to Washington: diplomacy or the alternative."
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Cornell Rape Case Reopened After Community Pressure
The Tompkins County District Attorney's Office has agreed to reopen a criminal investigation into allegations that seven Chi Phi fraternity members gang-raped a fellow Cornell student in 2016. The decision follows community calls to revisit an earlier choice not to pursue charges. A civil lawsuit filed by the woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleges severe emotional, psychological, and physical harm. New evidence, including text messages from the night of the alleged assault, has also come to light.
"The district attorney's office was asked by the community to revisit the decision whether to pursue criminal charges against the then-fraternity members."
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Tennessee to Execute Woman for First Time in Two Centuries
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee denied clemency to Christa Pike, clearing the way for her execution — the first of a woman in the state in roughly 200 years. Pike was convicted of the 1995 murder of a fellow student. Her case drew attention both for the rarity of executing a woman and for the circumstances of the crime, which occurred when Pike was 18.
"Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years."
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US Bans Select Canadian Dairy and Liquor Imports
The United States imposed an outright ban on certain Canadian dairy and liquor products on Tuesday, the latest step in an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. Canadian producers in those sectors, along with motorcycle manufacturers, now face blocked access to the US market. The move deepens a rift between two economies long integrated by cross-border supply chains and trade agreements.
"An outright ban on certain Canadian products took effect Tuesday, escalating a damaging trade fight between the two North American allies."
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least ten
Russian drone and jet attacks struck multiple Ukrainian cities, with a hit on Kyiv's Academy of Sciences killing at least ten people. Separate strikes elsewhere left nine dead and more than eighty wounded. The Academy, a centre of Ukrainian scientific and cultural life, sustained significant damage. Ukrainian emergency services responded across several regions simultaneously.
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AMD Acquires World Labs for $8.2 Billion
AMD has agreed to buy World Labs, the AI startup co-founded by researcher Fei-Fei Li, for $8.2 billion. The deal brings Li's spatial intelligence research under AMD's roof as the chipmaker works to close ground on rivals in the AI compute market. World Labs employees will join AMD, and the acquisition is expected to shape AMD's direction in AI hardware and software development.
"AMD to Acquire World Labs to Advance the Future of AI Compute"
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