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Tech company at odds with Pentagon warns its AI possibly gained consciousness, Elon Musk gives 2-word response

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a two-word retort after Anthropic leader Dario Amodei claimed in an interview that he isn’t sure if his company’s AI models have gained consciousness. ‘Anthropic CEO says Claude may or may not have gained consciousness, as the model has begun showing symptoms of anxiety,’ read a post on X by cryptocurrency-based prediction market Polymarket, to which Musk replied, ‘He’s projecting.’  The comment from Musk, who is also the founder...

Exploring the intersection of artistry and functionality in modern accessories

In the contemporary world, where art and functionality converge, accessories are no longer just embellishments but essential elements that enhance our everyday experiences. These items, often overlooked, hold the power to transform a mundane day into something extraordinary. Modern accessories reflect an evolution where design aesthetics meet practical utility, creating pieces that are both visually stunning and highly functional. This intersection of artistry and functionality offers fascinating insights into how accessories shape our lifestyles, offering...

Iran warns European countries will be ‘legitimate targets’ if they join conflict

An Iranian official warned that any European countries that enter the conflict against Iran will become ‘legitimate targets’ for Tehran’s retaliation.  Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the remark to France24 as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday apologized to neighboring countries that have been attacked by the regime.  ‘We have already informed the Europeans and everybody else that they should be careful not to be involved in this war of aggression against Iran,’...

Iran’s ideological state: faith, fear and favors fuel its vast propaganda and patronage network

When Benny Sabti was a child growing up in Iran, he remembers receiving an unusual prize at school. ‘For being an excellent student, I received a Persian translation of Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler,’ Sabti told Fox News Digital. ‘They translated Hitler’s book into Persian and distributed it to students.’ The experience stayed with him. Looking back, Sabti, now an Iran expert at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Israel, says it reflected...

Noem reveals Trump will have ‘big agreement’ to announce at major summit with world leaders

Kristi Noem will reportedly join President Donald Trump and 12 Latin American leaders at his resort in Florida for a ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit Saturday after her ouster as the Secretary of Homeland Security and appointment by President Donald Trump to be special envoy for the new coalition of nations.  On Thursday, Trump announced Noem would be exiting her role as Homeland Security secretary and would be appointed a Special Envoy for the ‘Shield...

Supplier Verification: A Practical Guide for Smarter Global Sourcing

In today’s competitive marketplace, supplier verification has become a critical step for companies engaged in global trade. Businesses are no longer sourcing from a single region; instead, they rely on complex global sourcing networks that span multiple countries, languages, and regulatory environments. While this creates new opportunities for cost efficiency and innovation, it also introduces significant risks related to quality, compliance, and reliability. Verifying suppliers thoroughly before entering into agreements is no longer optional—it is...

Man convicted of Iran-backed Trump assassination plot compared his plan to Butler shooting: FBI

A Pakistani man convicted Friday of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump and other politicians told an FBI agent he thought Iran ‘was responsible’ for the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Asif Merchant, 47, told the FBI agent, Jacqueline Smith, that the incident ‘was the same thing he was sent here to do,’ Smith testified during Merchant’s trial. Merchant told jurors the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sent him on a ‘mission’ to...

Trump says US ‘doing very well’ in Iran nearly 1 week into joint action against Tehran

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. is ‘doing very well’ in Iran, nearly a week after the military coordinated with Israel on airstrikes in Tehran that left its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dead. ‘Somebody said, ‘How would you score it from zero to 10?’ I said, ‘I’d give it a 12 to a 15.’ Their army is gone. Their navy is gone. Their communications are gone. Their leaders are gone,’ Trump said....

Trump says US ‘doing very well’ on Iran nearly 1 week into joint action against Tehran

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. is ‘doing very well’ in Iran, nearly a week after the military coordinated with Israel on airstrikes in Tehran that left its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dead. ‘Somebody said, ‘How would you score it from zero to 10?’ I said, ‘I’d give it a 12 to a 15.’ Their army is gone. Their navy is gone. Their communications are gone. Their leaders are gone,’ Trump said....

Biden says ‘I’m a h— of a lot smarter than most of you’ to crowd at Jesse Jackson’s funeral

Former President Joe Biden told mourners at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service Friday that he is ‘a h— of a lot smarter than most of you,’ a pointed remark that stood out during his tribute to the late civil rights leader. Biden made the comment while recounting how he was mocked as a child for his stutter and how speech impediments are often mistaken for a lack of intelligence. ‘If I told you I had...