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South China Morning PostBaidu launches AI assistant to help civil servants write essays on communist party ideology
Beijing-based search and artificial intelligence (AI) giant Baidu, which was the first to launch a ChatGPT alternative in China, has rolled out a new tool in partnership with the country's most popular political study app. The AI assistant, launched Wednesday on Baidu's Ernie Bot platform, is a partnership with Xuexi Qiangguo, the official app for communist party members to learn ideology and doctrine. The app is run by the country's propaganda authority. The tool, named the "Xuexi Qiangguo offi
- Harper’s Bazaar
Is it any wonder people are leaving dating apps?
A recent survey from Ofcom found that numbers on matchmaking platforms such as Tinder, Hinge and Bumble are down for the first time
- The Canadian Press
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere - or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16.
- HuffPost
Barron Trump Introduces Himself In Video With Donald Trump And People Have Same Reaction
Many viewers said the same thing when a clip emerged of Trump's youngest son talking to Dana White and others.
- People
Police Find 3 Chilling Words on Bullet Casings Used by Killer of CEO Brian Thompson: Report
Three words were reportedly discovered on the bullet casings found at the crime scene, police sources told ABC News
- CBC
Did Justin Trudeau's meeting with Donald Trump break a 225-year-old U.S law?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump last week likely violated a 225-year-old U.S. law, but experts say it's highly unlikely that Trump will face any consequences.On Friday, Trudeau surprised Canadians by making an unannounced trip to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. Over dinner, Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and the prime minister's chief of staff Katie Telford talked about a series of contentious issues with Trum
- Hello!
Hugh Grant's frank comment on ex-girlfriends after Elizabeth Hurley shock
About A Boy actor Hugh Grant has made a rare comment about his past high-maintenance girlfriends after ex Elizabeth Hurley reveals they no longer speak
- The Canadian Press
Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from US prison after serving 25 years
MIAMI (AP) — One of Colombia's legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been released from a federal prison in the U.S. and is expected to be deported back home.
- Hello!
New picture from inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's house surfaces after celebration
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hosted quite the party at their home in Montecito, they share with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet…
- Bloomberg
When Trump Threatens, Canada and Mexico Go Their Own Way
(Bloomberg) -- A week before Donald Trump fired off yet another tariff threat on his neighbors, Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum had a chance to confer in person about how to tackle that very scenario. Would they join forces against their errant trading partner or was it going to be a case of every person for themselves? Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsThe evidence is pointing
- HuffPost
James Carville Claims 1 Person Is Secretly 'Driving' Trump's Sketchy Nominations
The Democratic strategist was friends with the conservative figure who he says is wielding the most influence on the president-elect.
- The Hockey News - Detroit Red Wings
Former Red Wings Forward Continues Big Decline
This former Detroit Red Wings forward has declined since he left the franchise.
- People
Princess Anne Gracefully Saves Near Protocol Mistake with Amir of Qatar at State Banquet
Princess Anne was in command — with a plan! — at the glittering dinner
- The Canadian Press
Conservatives decry "procedural nonsense" as NDP forces House debate on abortion
OTTAWA — A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access Thursday, sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words against him.
- Bloomberg
Trudeau’s Immigration Plan Hinges on Millions of People Leaving
(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to fix immigration in Canada depends on the biggest exodus of people since at least the 1940s — one that many economists doubt is feasible.Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsSlamming the brakes on record-setting population growth requires 2.4 million non-permanent residents to leave or change status over the next two years, according
- People
Single Dad Refuses to Go on Family Trip Unless His Nephew's Friend Is Disinvited – and His Reason Goes Viral
“When I realized he was going on the trip, I actually almost lost it,” the man shared
- People
Amber Heard Is Expecting Baby No. 2: She Is 'Delighted Both for Herself and Oonagh Paige' (Exclusive)
The 'Aquaman' actress is already mom to 3½-year-old daughter Oonagh Paige
- CBC
Federal minister Harjit Sajjan defends accepting taxpayer-funded Taylor Swift tickets
Federal cabinet minister Harjit Sajjan is defending his decision to accept taxpayer-funded Taylor Swift tickets for himself and his daughter.Sajjan, the minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, was invited by PavCo, a B.C. Crown corporation that owns and operates B.C. Place Stadium, where the concerts will take place.PavCo has been donating Swift tickets to food banks and other charity organizations so that they could raffle them off and raise money. PavCo has
- The Daily Beast
Lindsey Graham Rapidly Reverses His Take on the Hegseth Allegations: ‘None of It Counts’
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) pulled off a flip-flop in near-record time Wednesday, dismissing a litany of misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth that just a day earlier he called “very disturbing.” Hegseth, who President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate for defense secretary, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2017, which he denies.
- allrecipes
Willie Nelson Has Eaten the Same 1-Ingredient Breakfast Every Day for Years
Just like his music, it'll never go out of style.