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The Allen Institute of AI launches Bolmo 7B and Bolmo 1B, claiming they are “the first fully open byte-level language models”, built on its Olmo 3 models — Enterprises that want tokenizer-free…
LG unveils its first Micro RGB TV ahead of CES 2026, and it’s got OLED users feeling envy
LG’s upcoming flagship television model combines micro-LEDs, AI-powered processing, and advanced dimming to deliver top-tier visual quality.
Bondi Beach mass shooting appears driven by ‘Islamic State ideology’: PM
Authorities have described the attack as an antisemitic act of terrorism, but have so far given little detail on the deeper motivations behind it.
Pussy Riot outlawed by Putin in chilling move to ‘erase group from Russian minds’ as he cracks down on free speech
KREMLIN-bashing punk band Pussy Riot have been banned by Vladimir Putin’s regime – in another desperate attempt to crack down on free speech in Russia. The feminist art collective was labelled an “extremist” organisation by Moscow in a petty bid to “er…
Australia PM says Bondi beach attack driven by ‘Islamic State ideology’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday a father and son who opened fire at a Jewish festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach appeared to be driven by Islamic State ideology. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed killed 15 people at a Hanukkah cel…
Donald Trump sues BBC for at least $5bn over edit of January 6 speech
President accuses corporation of ‘putting words in my mouth’ in Panorama clip broadcast before 2024 electionDonald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters in Washington before they stormed the US Cap…
Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January
Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ with executive order
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American ove…
Shares of Tesla closed at a 2025 high on Monday after the company confirmed it is testing driverless vehicles in Austin without a human safety operator (Lora Kolodny/CNBC)
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Shares of Tesla closed at a 2025 high on Monday after the company confirmed it is testing driverless vehicles in Austin without a human safety operator — Nearly six months after launching a limited Robotaxi serv…
Nissan begins production of new electric car in Sunderland
Launch of third generation of Leaf follows investment of more than £450m into model, including £300m direct to UKNissan has started the production of its latest electric car in Sunderland, a crucial step in the UK automotive industry’s transition away …