Apple addresses a glitch in its automatic dictation feature where the word 'racist' momentarily appeared as 'Trump' before correcting, sparking controversy. The issue, linked to phonetic similarities, is being fixed. This follows recent AI-powered feature struggles, including AI servers to be manufactured at a new facility in Houston following Apple's investment announcement.
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Prince Harry reportedly showed signs of anger and discomfort when Meghan Markle exaggerated her first curtsy to Queen Elizabeth in their Netflix docuseries. Body language expert Jesús Enrique Rosas highlighted Harry's serious demeanor, lack of empathy, and physical signs of anger during Meghan's reenactment, suggesting Harry felt contempt for her portrayal.
Local officials from Russia's ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine with gifts of meat grinders, an appliance widely used to describe Russia's brutal tactics on the front line. The local party later posted a video in which one of the soldiers' mothers awkwardly thanked the party for the gifts and confirmed that she had asked for a meat grinder because she needed one.
As the fires rage across Los Angeles, some areas have been left in ruins, while nearby properties remain protected, thanks to private firefighting teams. Amid the destruction of over 12,000 structures, questions are being raised about the response of public agencies. Wealthy residents are increasingly relying on private firefighting services, highlighting a divide in the city’s response to the disaster.
Canadian New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh has called for US President Donald Trump to be barred from Canada, citing his criminal conviction and threats to global stability. Singh criticized Trump's actions during his second presidency and urged Canada to use the G7 platform to counter Trump’s policies.
The United States has lifted its bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban's interior minister, as well as bounties on Abdul Aziz Haqqani and Yahya Haqqani. This development coincided with the Taliban's release of American prisoner George Glezmann.
The People's March returns to Washington, DC, aiming to expand its support and reflect on progressive organizing. Attendance is expected to be smaller than the 2017 Women's March, focusing on issues such as feminism, racial justice, and anti-militarization, with the goal of long-term community activism.
A coalition of attorneys general from 23 states has sued the Trump administration over the revocation of $11 billion in federal health funding, intended for COVID-19 related services and other health initiatives. The lawsuit claims the decision endangers public health and could lead to significant job losses in local health departments.
President Trump has appointed Indian-American Kush Desai as deputy press secretary. Desai previously served in various communications roles within the Republican Party, notably contributing to the success in battleground states. His appointment is part of a broader series of recent key staff announcements by Trump.
Efforts to control California wildfires continue, with improvements in weather conditions aiding containment. Experts predict significant progress over the weekend, although full control may take several more days. The Palisades Fire is at 17% containment, impacting 24,000 acres. Over 5,000 firefighters are battling the blaze.