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BuzzFeed23 Funny Pet Tweets That Are More Important Than Checking Your Work Email
"My dog doesn’t bark, he’s a hush puppy."
- South China Morning Post
Baidu launches AI assistant to help civil servants write essays on communist party ideology
Beijing-based search and artificial intelligence (AI) giant Baidu, which was the first to launch a ChatGPT alternative in China, has rolled out a new tool in partnership with the country's most popular political study app. The AI assistant, launched Wednesday on Baidu's Ernie Bot platform, is a partnership with Xuexi Qiangguo, the official app for communist party members to learn ideology and doctrine. The app is run by the country's propaganda authority. The tool, named the "Xuexi Qiangguo offi
- TechCrunch
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber isn't ruling out advertising
Bluesky has blown up this year thanks to a vibrant community of posters, user customization choices, and a decentralized protocol that doesn't lock users into the choices of a billionaire CEO. The company has raised $15 million so far, and CEO Jay Graber tells TechCrunch she's already getting attention from other investors. Bluesky has hinted at a few potential revenue streams, including social media subscriptions, a marketplace of algorithms, and selling domain names.
- The Independent
MrBeast says Elon Musk had an ‘interesting’ one word response when they first met
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, is still a supporter of the entrepreneur
- Associated Press Finance
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. Australia's new law, approved by its Parliament last week, is an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager.
- Parade
Kacey Musgraves Fan Who Pulled Singer's Hair Sends a Strong Message About Viral Concert Moment
Video footage of the initial incident raised eyebrows across the internet.
- Parade
Kendall Jenner Poses Topless in Risqué New Photos Flaunting Her Tiny Waist
Fans called the pics 'so pretty.'
- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Jackie O Henderson stuns in daring backless dress at awards ceremony: 'Pushing boundaries'
Jackie O dared to bare all at the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards, looking glamorous in a Christopher Esber number.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Nicole Kidman's youngest daughter Faith Margaret makes rare appearance at star-studded event
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughters are stepping into the spotlight, with Faith Margaret accompanying her famous mother to a Women in Entertainment event.
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: US plans avalanche of Kyiv military aid as Putin’s forces to use ‘any means’ to win
US committed to delivering hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, and hundreds of armoured vehicles by mid-January
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Nicho Hynes caught in ugly $1 million fallout as Cronulla Sharks lose gun half to Dragons
It would mark a massive coup for Shane Flanagan over his former team. Read more here.
- NewsWire
Severe storm warning, 100km/h winds
Severe thunderstorms have been issued for parts of the country, with some areas bracing for wind gusts of up to 100km/h.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Reece Walsh and Broncos teammates hit with ban over cocky move that Kevin Walters allowed
Kevin Walters let Reece Walsh and his teammates get away with it. Read more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
Australia Post worker's very Aussie note, suspicious synagogue fire rocks Jewish community, Nine host reveals marriage collapse
Follow along as we bring you the stories that really matter to the everyday Aussie.
- Evening Standard
North Korean troops so 'poorly trained' that Putin army yet to throw them into battle, say western officials
The DPRK soldiers are expected to be used in the fight for the Kursk region of Russia
- Hello!
Inside Blackadder star Tony Robinson's private life: From his wife Louise to rarely-seen children
Find out more about Blackadder star Tony Robinson's private life away from the spotlight...
- HuffPost
Jimmy Fallon Trolls Donald Trump Over ‘Totally Made Up’ Award From Fox
The “Tonight Show” host said it was a “huge honor.”
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins takes swipe at Adam Gilchrist and David Warner over claims about Aussie Test team
It comes after a storm created by Josh Hazlewood's comments. Read more here.
- BuzzFeed
17 Simple Things That Were Once Normal But Are Now Considered Luxuries Proving How Much Times Have Changed
"I remember not having to download an app to do this."