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Cold Snap and Electricity Shortages Slam Central Asia, Afghanistan
The repercussions of the apparent vulnerabilities in Uzbekistan’s energy system have wide implications, none more serious than for Afghanistan.
Iran Covid: Over 110 infections, 2 dead
The Iranian health ministry announced on Wednesday that more than 110 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.
Samsung launches new Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup with improved camera, gaming capabilities
Samsung launched its new Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup Wednesday. The S23 will go head-to-head with Apple’s iPhone 14.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Plus, a pilot plan with access in peak times, faster response times, and priority access to new features, in the US for $20 per month (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)
Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Plus, a pilot plan with access in peak times, faster response times, and priority access to new features, in the US for $20 per month — Aiming to monetize what’s become a viral phen…
Accusations of Colonialist Thinking: Ukrainians Angered By Messages from Russian Opposition Leader Navalny
Alexei Navalny has been opposing the war and the Kremlin from prison. But many Ukrainians distrust him. They accuse the Russian opposition leader and other dissident figures of exploiting their suffering for their own gain.