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GPT-5 Thinking in ChatGPT is shockingly good at search and demonstrates the potential of combining tool calling with chain-of-thought reasoning — “Don’t use chatbots as search engines&…
Vice President JD Vance doesn’t ‘give a s***’ if you think lethal Venezuela boat strike was a war crime
US military killed 11 people on a boat that Trump claims was operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
Report on deadly Portugal streetcar derailment describes failure of cable connecting cabins
The first investigative report on the deadly Portugal streetcar derailment reveals that a cable connecting two cabins snapped.
Cable snapped in Lisbon funicular crash, report finds
The investigators stress they have not yet reached ‘valid conclusions’ about the cause of the crash
Shabana Mahmood expected to unveil plans to move asylum seekers from hotels to barracks
New home secretary is expected to unveil plans to use military sites as Labour seeks to harden immigration policyShabana Mahmood is expected to unveil plans to move asylum seekers from hotels into military barracks as Labour seeks to harden its immigra…
Storm legend Sue Bird enters Hall of Fame: Coverage from Springfield
Sue Bird is taking her place among basketball’s greats as she is inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Follow along as we bring you live updates.
ICE launches Trump’s latest immigration crackdown in Boston, says report
Trump administration is reportedly planning more immigration raids for September
Hippo capsizes boat in Ivory Coast; 11 people missing, including children and baby – CBS News
Hippo capsizes boat in Ivory Coast; 11 people missing, including children and baby CBS NewsBaby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat AOL.com
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and “a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims,” an official said.
‘Trump’s legacy crumbles’, Israelis call on U.S. President to end Gaza war – Reuters
‘Trump’s legacy crumbles’, Israelis call on U.S. President to end Gaza war ReutersThousands rally in Israel to call for end to conflict in Gaza and release of hostages France 24’We’ll Get the Hostages Back and Then Hold a Referend…