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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Squid Game The Challenge: It felt like it was real, says contestant

Mysterious masked guards in pink boiler suits, a singing giant doll and a life-changing sum of money... it can only mean the return of Squid Game.

2 years ago

Sam Altman returns to OpenAI in a bizarre reversal of fortunes

The new agreement "in principle" involves a new board being installed, the tech company said.

2 years ago

China closing hundreds of mosques in northern regions, rights group says

HRW says other mosques altered, for example through removal of minarets, as part of sinicisation campaign

2 years ago

Israel approves hostage deal with Hamas – media

The ceasefire is expected to last at least four days, unless the Supreme Court blocks the agreement

2 years ago

Inside OpenAI’s weird governance structure

Why investors had no say in Sam Altman’s sacking

2 years ago

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

The Binance chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, has resigned after pleading guilty to money laundering violations.

2 years ago

Israel and Hamas agree deal for release of some hostages and four-day ceasefire

Fifty Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be freed over four days in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners and a lull in Israeli military operations

2 years ago

BRICS urges 'immediate, durable and sustained' truce in Gaza

The BRICS groups of nations called for a truce in Gaza during a virtual meeting, during which South Africa accused Israel of 'war crimes' and acts 'tantamount to genocide.'

2 years ago

Rightwing personalities use X to bring antisemitic theories to light in US

Experts say figures like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson bringing ‘great replacement’ theory mainstream signals growing extremism

2 years ago

The OpenAI Genius Who Told Sam Altman He Was Fired

Company’s chief scientist led a board coup against one of the most prominent figures in Silicon Valley

2 years ago

A$AP Rocky Speeds Into Formula 1

The rapper’s Puma collection was a highlight of a very fashionable Las Vegas Grand Prix.

2 years ago

Microsoft offers to match pay of all OpenAI staff

The tech giant offers jobs to any workers who want to leave over Sam Altman's sacking.

2 years ago

Do I Really Need to Drink Electrolytes?

A new wave of sports drinks is being pitched for hangovers, marathons, and the average Tuesday. But are they actually necessary?

2 years ago

GQ Men of the Year Party 2023: Every Celebrity Look on the Red Carpet

From Jacob Elordi to Travis Scott, here are all of the biggest fits from menswear’s biggest night.

2 years ago

Elon Musk’s Poisoned Platform

Users and advertisers are fleeing X after Musk’s message supporting an antisemitic conspiracy theory. But the platform seems destined to die a slow death.

2 years ago

Severe weather sweeping across US threatens Thanksgiving travel

Today will be the worst day weather-wise for airport delays and road conditions.

2 years ago

US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'

A deal to release hostages taken from Israel during Hamas's attacks last month is "closer than ever before", according to a senior US official.

2 years ago

OpenAI in ‘Intense Discussions’ to Quell Potential Staff Mutiny

  • No imminent leadership decision expected as talks drag out

2 years ago

Microsoft CEO Signals Willingness to Have Altman Rejoin OpenAI

  • Microsoft has signaled it wouldn’t oppose such an outcome

2 years ago

Elon Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Against Media Matters Amid Advertiser Exodus

The company takes issue with the methodology the group used to issue its report, which has caused an exodus of advertisers from the platform. It says that pairings of ads next to antisemitic content is "exceedingly rare."

2 years ago

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