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The Trump administration is reportedly planning a new executive order targeting chatbots that are "woke," a term co-opted by conservatives to describe left-leaning viewpoints.The Wall Street Journal reports that the order comes in response to what administration officials see as a "liberal bias" in some AI models, and would mean that AI companies getting federal contracts would need to be "politically neutral and unbiased" in their models.Many of the largest US AI firms have signed lucrative government contracts. Earlier this month, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) awarded Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI with contracts worth up to $200 million "to accelerate Department of Defense (DoD) adoption of advanced AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges.". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick says next two weeks will be "for the record books" as Trump presses for tariff deals... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with intestinal inflammation and will have a 3-day rest, his office said on Sunday.A statement by Netanyahu’s office said that the premier fell ill overnight after being poisoned by spoiled food.Describing his health condition as good, the office said “under the guidance of his doctors, the prime minister will rest at home for the next three days and manage the affairs of state from there.”According to Channel 12, the premier will not join Sunday’s Knesset meeting and his trial session before the Tel Aviv District Court scheduled for Monday.Netanyahu appears before the court twice weekly for his corruption trial.Netanyahu, whose trial began on May 24, 2020, is the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant in the country’s history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon already dominates online shopping, but now it's setting its sights even higher. With a new artificial intelligence-powered project called Starfish, the company aims to become the world's most complete and trusted source of product information. The goal? Make every listing on Amazon accurate, detailed and easy to understand, whether the product is sold by Amazon or a third-party seller. If the project works as planned, it could save sellers hours of work and help shoppers find what they need faster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favourite AI humanoid robot, Ai-Da, is once again making waves in the art world—this time with a portrait of the UK monarch King Charles III. The painting, entitled Algorithm King, was revealed this week at the UK Mission in Geneva as part of the 2025 “AI for Good Summit” hosted by the UN.“Presenting my portrait of His Majesty King Charles III is not just a creative act, it’s a statement about the evolving role of AI in our society, and to reflect on how artificial intelligence is shaping the cultural landscape,” Ai-Da says (in a robotic statement). Ai-Da previously painted the late Queen Elizabeth II in a portrait titled Algorithm Queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global hack on Microsoft product hits U.S., state agencies, researchers say.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White House reportedly views actions as harming Trump peace efforts, calls PM ‘child who just won’t behave’; Jerusalem tried explaining need to defend Druze, Israeli official says... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump on Sunday raged against the Wall Street Journal, this time for a report about deliberations with his Cabinet members.Trump has been recently dogged by the WSJ's blockbuster report on a purported birthday letter sent from Trump to disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has denied writing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the bitter fallout from the breakup of the year, President Donald Trump threatened to cancel government contracts held with Elon Musk and his SpaceX operations. Now that he’s in the “find out” stage, he’s discovering it’s not as easy as he thought.Trump administration staffers tasked with reviewing SpaceX’s government contracts believe that terminating them would have a serious impact on both NASA and the Defense Department Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump on Sunday pushed the Washington Commanders NFL team to return to its previous name, which was scrapped five years ago because it included a word that many view as a slur against Native Americans.The president also threatened to block a complicated deal for the Commanders to return to a stadium in Washington, D.C., unless they return to the name "Washington Redskins.""The Washington "Whatever's" should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this," Mr. Trump wrote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China started building a mega-dam on Saturday (July 19, 2025) on a river running through Tibet and India, with Premier Li Qiang attending the commencement ceremony, state media said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delta Airlines flight was forced to return to Los Angeles airport after one of the engines caught fire during take-off.Video footage shows the Boeing 767-400 aircraft during its ascent over LA, with fire emerging from the left engine. The plane, which was heading to Atlanta, then circled around and landed safely on the runway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden admin spent hefty sum of US tax dollars to upgrade embassy swimming pools in Iraq, Russia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Least 67 Killed While Seeking Aid In Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces said that it had "fired warning shots" to remove "an immediate threat" and disputed the number of reported deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden Tomb Discovered Beneath Petra's Treasury.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered temporary tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii. Within forty minutes, the watch for Hawaii was canceled after experts concluded there was no possibility of a devastating tsunami. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Los Angeles Police Department said that furious bystanders dragged Fernando Ramirez from his car and shot him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Syrian government says fighting that has killed more than 900 people has been halted in the country's south. It said Druze fighters have retaken the city of Sweida from rival Bedouin tribal groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabbard unveils docs claiming Obama officials skewed 2016 election intelligence... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Ishiba... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two thirds (68%) of the solar panels imported by the UK came from China in 2024, according to HMRC trade data. That's an increase on the figure in 2023, when Chinese products accounted for 61% of UK solar imports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk announces 'Baby Grok' app for kid-friendly AI content... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five people missing, one dead as heavy rain hits South Korea.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman discovered a rare shark tooth in Florida, offering a glimpse into prehistoric times. Nicole Mercuri, 26, was walking along a Florida beach when she says she spotted a giant tooth that once belonged to a Megalodon, a massive prehistoric shark that roamed the ocean millions of years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Embassy in India has cautioned Indian travelers about potential visa revocations for crimes like theft and assault, following a viral video of an Indian woman attempting to shoplift $1,300 worth of goods in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the context of US television, the phrase "going through transitions as they are being fired"... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, seen in a viral “kiss cam” video embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert, has resigned, the company says in a LinkedIn post. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubai, also now Transitions to Digital ID Using Facial Recognition... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China plans crackdown on zero-mileage used car sales.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a viral TikTok teaches us about ghosting... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, long known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince', has passed away after spending two decades in a coma. The nephew of billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, he had been in a coma since a car accident in 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man who was sucked into an MRI machine died from the severe injuries he suffered, police on New York's Long Island said. Nassau County police said the man was wearing a large metallic chain and entered an MRI room while a scan was in progress Wednesday at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Signs Crypto Bill Into Law: White House Remarks.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Putin and Erdogan discuss Ukraine in phone call.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police raid ex-Brazilian president's home amid alleged coup attempt trial.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S.-Venezuela prisoner swap frees Americans for migrants in El Salvador.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles police training facility... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iraq says drones that struck military radars are foreign-made... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamas says no interim truce possible without work toward permanent ceasefire deal... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guinea Reports More Than 200 Mpox Cases Since First Detection... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany’s Merz says what’s happening in Gaza is ‘unacceptable’... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump will sue the WSJ, directs Bondi to unseal Epstein material.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Publisher Dow Jones Over Jeffrey Epstein Article... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomer announces board is investigating CEO Andy Byron amid kiss-cam scandal, and now they are put on leave... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron placed on leave after viral Coldplay kiss cam video.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Proposes Trillion Dollar Defense Budget... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US House passes stablecoin legislation, sending bill to Trump... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senate passes bill to cut $9.4 billion in public broadcasting and international aid... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency’ after leg swelling... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US does not support Israel's Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.