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A New York bill would ban chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals like doctors and lawyers and giving “substantive response, information, or advice” — A bill under consideration in …
Nepal Elections 2026 Live Updates: “My Duty Is Completed,” Says Interim PM Sushila Karki After Voting
Nearly 19 million of Nepal’s 30 million people are eligible to vote to pick a 275-member legislature.
No help and few options for travelers stranded by Mideast conflict
Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping “from one cancellation to the next.”
Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
A Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months after the denial of his asylum application has died in the hospital.
China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown
‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroadWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the…
War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth.
Iranian rockets intercepted over central Israel
Interceptors were seen lighting up the sky over central Israel as sirens blared in response to Iranian rockets.
Mariners’ Bryce Miller (oblique) takes another step in recovery
Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller, who was shut down with mild discomfort in his oblique, “felt even better today” in his throwing session and hopes to return to the mound soon.
Iran launches missiles at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates
Iran launched missiles at Israel early Thursday, marking the sixth day of escalating Middle East hostilities after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as the conflict spreads, killing thousands, disruptin…
Can Washington State men’s basketball salvage season in WCC tournament?
In the WCC men’s basketball tournament, the Cougars will get a chance to put their losing ways behind them — they’ve dropped six of their last seven — and maybe make a surprise run through the bracket.