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BEIJING — Chinese companies are accelerating the rollout of new artificial intelligence models as competition intensifies from U.S.-based rivals OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.Just over a year ago, Chinese-made DeepSeek released an AI chatbot with lower usage and production costs than OpenAI’s ChatGPT, shaking up global markets and raising questions about the effectiveness of US technology regulations against China.On Tuesday, Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI unveiled Kim K2.5, which it claims has video generation and agent capabilities that outperform all three major U.S. AI models. Agent AI broadly refers to AI systems that can perform tasks on behalf of humans. The ultimate…
The US president praised al-Shalah, who is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday following the Syrian army’s offensive against the Kurdish-led SDF.Published January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareUS President Donald Trump said he was “very pleased” with the developments in Syria following the Syrian army’s attack on the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which was previously supported by the US government.President Trump made the comments after a phone call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa before the Syrian leader left for Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Recommended…
The US military will conduct several days of air exercises in the Middle East as Washington strengthens its military presence in the region amid rising tensions with Iran. U.S. Central Command said in a statement Tuesday that the exercise “is designed to enhance asset and personnel distribution capabilities, strengthen regional coordination, and prepare for flexible response execution.” The announcement came after President Donald Trump warned that an “armada” was headed toward Iran and threatened possible military action against the regime, which has launched a brutal crackdown on a wave of anti-government protests. The first of those ships, the aircraft carrier…
The latest wave of AI excitement has brought us an unexpected mascot: the lobster. Clawdbot, a personal AI assistant that went viral within weeks of its launch, plans to keep its crustacean theme despite having to change its name to Moltbot following a legal challenge from Anthropic. But before you jump on the bandwagon, there are things you should know. According to its tagline, Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) is an “AI that actually does things,” like managing your calendar, sending messages through your favorite apps, and checking in for flights. Although this promise began as a crude personal project built for…
In this illustrated photo, silver bars are on display at Polyak Precious Metals in San Francisco on January 14, 2006.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesIndividual investors are betting big on big price movements in silver.The question is which direction will precious metals go?Retail investors sent a net amount of about $171 million to the United States on Monday. iShares Silver Trust (SLV)It’s a popular exchange-traded fund that tracks the metal, according to market research firm Vandertrack. This was the largest single-day inflow of new money into the trust, and nearly double the previous peak recorded during the 2021 “silver squeeze.””Silver has…
President Trump is trying to shift focus to important issues amid outrage over two fatal shootings by federal officers.Published January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareUS President Donald Trump touted his economic achievements in a superlative speech that sought to shift the public’s focus to livelihood issues amid outrage over two fatal shootings by US border and immigration agents.In a pitch to midterm voters in Republican stronghold Iowa on Tuesday, President Trump touted the strength of the economy and hailed his first year in office as the “best” start to a presidential administration in U.S.…
Arne Slott has admitted that Liverpool need to improve their play at both ends of the pitch if they want to put an end to recent criticism.The reigning champions have lacked firepower in front of goal this season, and are in sixth place in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, making it easy for them to attack at the back. Things are looking more promising in Europe, with the Reds sitting fourth in the Champions League table ahead of Wednesday’s final league game against Qarabag, but Slott said the “imbalance” between the chances created from good positions and…
A “Pending Sale” sign in front of a home for sale in Larkspur, California on November 30, 2023.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesSerious headwinds in the housing market and the broader economy are causing home sales to decline at an alarming rate.More than 40,000 signed home purchase contracts were canceled in December, representing 16.3% of all homes under contract, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. This has increased from 14.9% in December 2024. This is also the highest share since Redfin began tracking this metric in 2017.”Higher home prices and increased inventory are making homebuyers more selective,” said Chen Zhao, head…
The Intel logo is displayed on a sign in front of Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on January 22, 2026. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesintelThe company, whose largest shareholder is now the U.S. government, said Tuesday it would match the Trump administration’s $1,000 payments to children of eligible U.S. employees.The matching fund, which will benefit Intel employees, marks the latest sign of the Trump administration’s close working relationship with Intel after the government acquired a 10% stake in the chipmaker through an $8.9 billion investment last year. The 530A program, often referred to as the “Trump Account,” was passed…
The attack, in which a gunman opened fire at a soccer field in Mexico on Sunday, leaving at least 11 people dead and 12 injured, underscores the country’s struggle with violent crime. The attack occurred after a match at a private soccer field in Salamanca, a city in the violent Guanajuato state that has seen several deaths in recent days. Salamanca’s mayor, Cesar Prieto, said gunmen arrived after the match and began shooting people, calling it a “deplorable and despicable attack” and a moment of “serious social breakdown.” It is unclear what prompted the attack. The state attorney general’s office…