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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in a battle with Chinese competitors for supremacy. Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil…
A federal appeals court on Thursday backed a ruling that held Apple in civil contempt for brazenly defying an order designed to open its iPhone app store to other payment systems besides its own, but the decision also reopened a door for the company to collect commission from the rival options. The unanimous decision by…
By Nick Campton, ABC Dylan Brown scores a try for the Kiwis against Tonga in round 3 of the Pacific Championships rugby league tournament at Eden Park, Auckland, 2 November 2025. Photo: Photosport Analysis: After a year during which he signed the most lucrative contract in the history of rugby league, it would have been…
New Zealand players celebrate a successful LBW review against West Indies Justin Greaves during the second Test at the Basin Reserve. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps bounced back from a dramatic draw in the first test, to dismantle the West Indies by nine wickets in Wellington in the second. Chasing a meagre…
A statue of US First Lady Melania Trump, erected near her hometown of Sevnica in Slovenia, has been vandalized and stolen, prompting a police investigation. Photos show that the statue was largely cut away, with only the feet and ankles remaining on the tree stump where it was mounted. Slovenian police confirmed to the media…
Two iconic figures of Russian ballet, celebrated choreographer Yury Grigorovich and acclaimed Bolshoi dancer and teacher Yury Vladimirov, have passed away. Grigorovich died in Moscow on Monday aged 98, his assistant confirmed to Russian media. The Bolshoi Theater has issued a separate statement, describing the ballet master as βone of the key figures in the…
Russiaβs new laws against the promotion of illegal βchildfreeβ ideology could potentially target popular films and TV series like βHarry Potterβ and βGame of Thronesβ, the Parliamentary Newspaper claimed on Monday. Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill prohibiting the promotion of childlessness and aimed at preventing the dissemination of materials that encourage…
Andy McDermott, 47, from Darlington, launched the North Eastβs only SUP Airfield after his daughter Grace said she wanted to represent the country in the sport. The airfield consists of inflatable bunkers that paintball players use for training and skill development. Andy McDermott and his daughter Grace McDermott (Image: Andy McDermott) Located at Cowper House…
Lovell, a national partnership housing specialist, has sponsored the Water Tower Light Installation at The Alnwick Gardenβs Winter Lights trail in Northumberland. The sponsorship will support The Alnwick Gardenβs Young Gardeners programme, which helps young people with additional needs develop gardening skills while making friends and enjoying a social environment. Lauren St Hilaire, senior partnerships…
The Richmond branch, located at 2-4 King Street, unveiled its refreshed and expanded space on December 11 after a Β£250,000 investment aimed at improving customer experience. The relaunch was celebrated with an in-store event featuring balloons, treats, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with special guests from Guide Dogs. (L to R) Kimberley Bewick and Priyanka Aggarwal…
