The G20 finance ministers convened in Brazil to discuss global tax measures targeting individuals with assets exceeding one billion dollars. Brazil, currently holding the G20 presidency, has made this a priority on the agenda for the finance ministers’ meeting in Rio de Janeiro on July 25-26. The proposal, presented ahead of the meeting, suggests that […]
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The relationship between Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden began on rocky ground, but she has since found ways to earn her boss’s trust. On March 24, 2021, President Joe Biden assigned Vice President Kamala Harris her first major task since taking office: leading diplomatic efforts with Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras […]
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Donald Trump has asserted that the United States should “wipe Iran off the map” if Tehran is indeed plotting his assassination, as alleged by the Israeli Prime Minister. “If they really did try to ‘assassinate President Trump,’ which is certainly a possibility, I hope the U.S. will obliterate Iran from the face of the Earth. […]
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Prince Harry has revealed that his ongoing battle with the British press is a fundamental reason for the rift between him and other royal family members. In an interview with ITV aired on July 25, Harry expressed that while he felt “vindicated” after winning a legal battle against a British tabloid last year, the relentless […]
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In a fierce battle for the U.S. presidency, Trump and Harris are neck and neck across critical battleground states that could ultimately decide the election outcome. A poll conducted by Emerson College Polling/The Hill, released on July 25, shows former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 5 points in Arizona, 2 points […]
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Former President Donald Trump has accused the Democrats of orchestrating a “coup” to force President Joe Biden out of the 2024 race, while also criticizing Biden’s latest speech. “I think it’s a coup. They don’t want him to run. Joe Biden’s poll numbers are plummeting, and they think he will lose,” Trump declared on Fox […]
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OpenAI has unveiled its latest AI search tool, SearchGPT, which provides real-time information access and features “visual answers.” “We are testing SearchGPT, a prototype of our new AI search feature that delivers quick and timely answers with relevant and clear sources,” OpenAI announced on July 25. SearchGPT’s interface features a large chat box, asking users, […]
For the first time in years, Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone manufacturers in China, with Huawei climbing to fourth place. According to Canalys’ Q2 2024 data released on July 25, the Chinese smartphone market saw a 10% growth compared to the same period in 2023, with over 70 million units shipped. […]
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg turned heads with his sun-kissed complexion, highlighted by noticeably lighter areas around his eyes. On Rowan Cheung’s YouTube channel on July 24, Zuckerberg discussed the open-source large language model, Llama 3.1. However, many viewers were more intrigued by his unusual facial appearance. Short clips of the interview quickly spread across X […]
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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, expressed growing dissatisfaction with Apple’s restrictions that hinder the functionalities of Meta’s applications. “One of the experiences that has shaped who I am today is building my services within the confines of what Apple allows on their platform,” Zuckerberg wrote in a blog post following the announcement of the open-source […]