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Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells feisty tech titan trial

Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells feisty tech titan trial

Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial that saw him spar with lawyers representing the worth's wealthiest man.

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Paramount defends Warner bid amid California probe

Paramount defends Warner bid amid California probe

Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California's top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid, US media reported Tuesday.

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Blister worry hits McIlroy as PGA start looms at Aronimink

Blister worry hits McIlroy as PGA start looms at Aronimink

Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice round for the PGA Championship after only three holes at Aronimink.

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Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family said Tuesday.

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Foot blister forces McIlroy to cut short PGA practice round

Foot blister forces McIlroy to cut short PGA practice round

Rory McIlroy was forced to halt his practice round at Aronimink on Tuesday ahead of the PGA Championship due to a blister on his right pinky toe.

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Man City boss Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant

Man City boss Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant

Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies.

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Favourites Finland, Israel through at Eurovision semis

Favourites Finland, Israel through at Eurovision semis

Favourites Finland made it through the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday alongside Israel, whose participation saw five countries boycott the world's biggest live televised music event.

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Revitalized Rose sets aside Masters loss for top PGA form

Revitalized Rose sets aside Masters loss for top PGA form

Justin Rose says he feels re-energized after another difficult Masters loss, entering this week's PGA Championship with new vitality and mental sharpness.

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Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells tech titan trial

Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells tech titan trial

Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial pitting some of the world's wealthiest tech titans against each other.

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Former Honduras mayor arrested over murder of environmental activist

Former Honduras mayor arrested over murder of environmental activist

Honduran police on Tuesday arrested a former mayor accused of masterminding the 2024 murder of an environmental activist who opposed a strip mine in a nature reserve.

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