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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was "deeply sorry" the company did not notify police about the killer's troubling ChatGPT account.

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Leipzig tighten top-four grip as Union's Eta suffers second loss

Leipzig tighten top-four grip as Union's Eta suffers second loss

RB Leipzig moved closer to a Champions League return after thumping Union Berlin 3-1 at home on Friday and handing coach Marie-Louise Eta her second straight Bundesliga defeat.

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Furyk named USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup

Furyk named USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup

Jim Furyk was named United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup on Friday by the PGA of America, tasking him with obtaining the first US triumph in Europe since 1993.

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Court removes US businessman from managing his Brazilian football team

Court removes US businessman from managing his Brazilian football team

An arbitration court in Brazil has removed US businessman John Textor from managing Botafogo football team, which he owns, the Brazilian club announced Friday.

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'Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy, experts warn

'Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy, experts warn

After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant.

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No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to seven

No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to seven

Nelly Korda made the best 36-hole major start of her career on Friday, firing a second consecutive seven-under par 65 to seize a seven-stroke-lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship.

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EU trade chief seeks 'positive traction' on US steel tariffs

EU trade chief seeks 'positive traction' on US steel tariffs

The EU is seeking more progress in easing the effects of US steel tariffs, its trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Friday, adding that talks are "going in a positive direction."

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Anthropic says Google to pump $40 bn into AI startup

Anthropic says Google to pump $40 bn into AI startup

Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed Friday, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies.

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Kohli makes Gujarat pay as Bengaluru cruise to IPL win

Kohli makes Gujarat pay as Bengaluru cruise to IPL win

Virat Kohli punished Gujarat Titans for dropping him on nought with a blistering half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru breezed to a five-wicket victory In the Indian Premier League on Friday.

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Son of director Rob Reiner pays tribute to slain parents

Son of director Rob Reiner pays tribute to slain parents

Slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner's son Jake paid an emotional tribute Friday to his parents, allegedly slain by his brother Nick, calling it "almost too impossible to process."

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