Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says

President Donald Trump's Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue. The decision to return was made out of an abundance of caution. Trump continued his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos using an Air Force C-32.

Google's AI boss: No plans for ads in Gemini

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis stated during a conversation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that there are no plans to incorporate ads into Gemini. This announcement comes shortly after OpenAI announced it would start testing ads in the free and low-cost tiers of its product, ChatGPT.

Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas

Forecasters warn of a potentially catastrophic storm from Texas to the Carolinas that could bring ice and power outages across the South this weekend. Temperatures will be slow to warm in many areas, meaning ice that forms on roads and sidewalks might stick around. The exact timing and path remain uncertain, but an arctic air mass from Canada is expected to clash with rain, creating a major winter storm. Travel disruptions are likely, especially in areas with limited snow removal equipment.

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Lockout laws "abolished" as NSW government pushes to revive Sydney nightlife

The NSW government has removed the final major lockout laws that have been in place for over a decade in a move hoped to boost Sydney's nightlife.

Greenlandic Politician Shows Mirror To Trump Over Island Invasion Plan: 'He Doesn't Know About...'

A Greenlandic politician sharply responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial comments about Greenland, highlighting Trump's lack of understanding of the island's sovereignty and people.

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Analysis: How Canada is positioning itself on Greenland knowing it could be next

Canada is bolstering its defense capabilities and Arctic security in response to perceived threats from the US and Russia, including increased military spending and cooperation with NATO and NORAD.

Heatwave returns for inland South Australia, NSW, southern Queensland, northern Victoria and Northern Territory

Parts of south-eastern Australia are set to swelter this weekend and into early next week. Inland areas could experience the most extreme heat and temperatures could reach as high as 47 degrees in some locations.

Venezuela receives $300 million from its first US oil sale

Venezuela has received $300 million from the first US sale of Venezuelan crude oil, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States earlier in January. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez plans to use the funds to stabilize the country's currency, the bolivar, and protect the income and purchasing power of workers. The US announced last week that it had completed a $500 million sale of Venezuelan crude oil, with Venezuelan crude reportedly being offered at a discount to traders compared to similar oil from other countries.

PM Anthony Albanese concedes hate speech and gun control laws are 'not as strong' as he hoped after Senate division

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has conceded his government was not able to pass every proposed law in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, before hailing the legislation as the "strongest hate laws" in Australian history.

AI Surveillance Systems Are Causing a Staggering Number of Wrongful Arrests

This article discusses the negative consequences of AI surveillance systems in schools, including a high number of wrongful arrests and detentions of students due to false positives. It highlights that many of these systems flag harmless incidents as threats, leading to involuntary detentions and arrests, especially in states with zero-tolerance policies. The article emphasizes the trauma experienced by students and the long-term negative effects on their development, despite the lack of evidence that these surveillance systems effectively reduce school violence.

The most abused drug in America: Self righteous anger

A crossfade is when two or more substances are present. In this case, endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin and a dash of adrenaline…The author, David Brin, wrote the novel, The Postman, which became a Kevin Costner movie starring Tom Petty as the mayor of Hoover Dam.