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American filmmaker James Gray has made clear that he has no intention of incorporating artificial intelligence into his filmmaking, describing the technology as both unnecessary and deeply troubling. The director, known for films including Little Odessa, The Yards, We Own the Night and Two Lovers, expressed his opposition to generative AI......
Amazon is facing growing environmental scrutiny over plans for a large data center in West Texas, where the company is investing in an on-site natural-gas power plant that could become one of the largest individual sources of carbon emissions from a US power facility. The project in Pecos County reflects the enormous energy requirements created......
Iran has ruled out the resumption of direct negotiations with the United States while accusing Washington of violating an interim agreement reached in June, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. Speaking from Dubai, Araqchi said Tehran and Washington were not currently engaged in negotiations. He added, however, that messages were......
Health warnings surrounding lettuce have eased in Michigan, but concerns over a major cyclosporiasis outbreak continue to influence shopping habits, putting pressure on grocery stores and produce sellers. Michigan health officials have said consumers can once again purchase lettuce, following an outbreak that has spread across 15 U.S. states......
Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp increase in quarterly operating profit on Saturday, supported by stronger results across its manufacturing, service and retail businesses. The conglomerate also repurchased shares during the period, while gains in its stock portfolio provided an additional boost to net income. Operating profit for the second......
Gold could be heading toward another period of strong gains, with UBS projecting that the precious metal may reach around $5,000 per ounce during the first half of 2027. The forecast reflects expectations that several structural factors will continue to support demand for gold amid persistent economic and financial uncertainty. In a recent......
The United States is strengthening its cooperation with Australia in an effort to secure independent access to scandium, a strategic mineral increasingly valued by the aerospace, defense and advanced technology industries. Australian company Sunrise Energy Metals has announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has committed to providing......
President Donald Trump is preparing to use a significant portion of the political funds raised by his campaign network to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, as the party faces increasingly competitive races for control of Congress. Trump has indicated that funds held by his pro-Trump political operation,......
Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobrón Guzmán, has accused the United States of building a political and media narrative that could be used to justify tougher measures against Havana, including possible military action. In comments reported by Russian news agency TASS, the Cuban diplomat argued that statements......
President Donald Trump has announced more than $2 billion in new investments aimed at expanding mining and critical-mineral production in the United States, alongside more than $180 million in funding dedicated to education, training and workforce development. Speaking at a roundtable at the U.S. Department of State alongside Secretary of......
President Donald Trump has intensified his legal confrontation with the U.S. judiciary over plans to build a major ballroom at the White House, arguing that a court decision suspending the project could have serious implications for national security. Trump reacted strongly after a judicial ruling halted or restricted construction work on......
The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country's new attorney general, formally elevating Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice. The confirmation passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, bringing an end to a difficult nomination process that exposed divisions within Trump's Republican Party......
The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said UNICEF was aware......
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