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US Defense Secretary Austin revokes plea deal with 9/11 defendants

On Friday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin unilaterally overturned a guilty plea agreement reached by prosecutors with lawyers for three 9/11 defendants held at Guantánamo Bay, essentially defending their torture by the CIA.

Business Standard 

Musk sues OpenAI, says ChatGPT-makers prioritise profits over humanity

Elon Musk filed a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI and two of its founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, renewing claims that the ChatGPT-maker betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. The lawsuit, filed in a Northern California federal court, called Musk's case a textbook tale of altruism versus greed. Altman and others named in the suit intentionally courted and deceived Musk, preying on Musk's humanitarian concern about the existential dangers posed by artificial intelligence... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Potential Saied opponent jailed in lead-up to Tunisian presidential elections

Abir Moussi, a fierce critic of incumbent Tunisian President Kais Saied regarded as a potential candidate in the upcoming presidential election, was given a two-year jail sentence on Monday for criticising the country's High Independent Authority for Elections, joining dozens of recently jailed Saied critics.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Inflation target evades RBI's rate panel as rejig looms

The Indian central bank's rate-setting panel, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), faces a food-driven spike in inflation at its upcoming meeting, the final one before the committee's external members exit. This meeting is crucial as it occurs before several key policymaker changes scheduled in the coming months.

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Red Sox Wrap: Four-Run Seventh-Inning Lifts Boston Past Royals

The Boston Red Sox won the opener of a crucial three-game series with the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. With the win, the Red Sox improved to 60-51, while the Royals fell to 63-51. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAYAfter Jarren Duran recorded his 35th double […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Q1 results today: Vedanta among 132 companies to announce earnings on Tuesday

During the first quarter earnings season, 132 companies, including PFC and Tata Power, were scheduled to announce their financial results. Vedanta's net profit was expected to range between Rs 2,197-3,060 crore, with revenue estimates between Rs 35,440-38,674 crore for June 2024. Different brokerages provided varying growth predictions.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Miles Partain, Andrew Benesh reach beach volleyball quarters

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports) Miles Partain and Andrew Benesh kept the United States alive for the men's beach volleyball gold medal when they defeated Italians Samuele Cottafava and Paolo Nicolai 2-0 on Monday in the Round of 16 in Paris. At the temporary Eiffel Tower volleyball court, Partain and Benesh prevailed 21-17, 21-18. Partain was responsible for 12 of the United States' 20 kills, while Benesh

BigNewsNetwork.com 

SEBI tightens grip to combat market abuse in mutual fund

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the stock market regulator, has issued a circular aimed for the Asset Management Companies (AMCs). The circular aims to help the companies to identify and deter potential market abuse, including front-running and fraudulent transactions in securities. According to SEBI, the circular issued on Monday follows extensive consultations with s

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

David Festa, Twins blank Cubs to extend win streak

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) David Festa and four Minnesota relievers held the Cubs to four hits on Monday as the visiting Twins blanked Chicago 3-0 in the opener of a three-game interleague series. Manuel Margot hit a solo home run and Royce Lewis had an RBI for Minnesota, which won its fifth straight game. Margot, Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner each tallied two hits. Festa (2-2), making his fift