Meta AI adds Arabic support for Middle East and North Africa

Riding the wave of regional-specific LLMs, Meta AI is now available 42 countries and 13 languages.

Source: ZDNet

White House to choose which reporters get close access to Trump

Decision strips power from news organisations and upends decades-old precedent

Source: Financial Times

Fabric giant Joann is going out of business and closing all of its 800 stores

The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.

Source: NPR

In 'Legends and Soles,' the remarkable career of sports marketer Sonny Vaccaro is unveiled

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Sonny Vaccaro and Armen Keteyian about their new book, Legends and Soles, The Memoir of An American Original.

Source: NPR

Ukraine and U.S. agree to framework for minerals deal, Ukrainian official says

The potential deal between Trump and Zelensky would grant Washington partial access to Ukraine’s natural resources. It comes after days of pressure from Trump.

Source: Washington Post

South Korea's Yoon faces final impeachment hearing over martial law attempt

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol attended his final impeachment hearing on Tuesday after he briefly declared martial law in December. Yoon, who could be sentenced to life in prison …

Source: France 24

Chegg sues Google, explores sale after AI search summaries hit revenues

Company's CEO says Google AI overviews serve to keep users on Google.

Source: Ars Technica

Spanish city 'adopts' migrants who intervened in homophobic attack

Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye are given "adopted sons of the city" status in A Coruña.

Source: BBC

Super Micro files financials just ahead of Nasdaq deadline and says it's 'regained compliance,' stock pops 22%

Super Micro Computer filed its annual report for the year that ended June 30, meeting a deadline to stay listed on Nasdaq.

Source: CNBC

US aligns with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine

US support for Moscow resolution, rejection of EU's, illustrates deepening division between Washington and allies.

Source: Al Jazeera

More than 20 staffers quit Musk’s DOGE, refusing to ‘dismantle critical public services’

At least 21 tech employees quit Elon Musk's DOGE in a joint resignation letter on Tuesday, refusing to use their expertise to “dismantle critical public services". The employees warned that …

Source: France 24

ABC admits it should ‘never’ have argued Antoinette Lattouf had to prove existence of Lebanese race

Broadcaster’s chief people officer Deena Amorelli tells Senate estimates ABC will ‘apologise’ for argument

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Source: The Guardian