TwitchCon San Diego faced intense backlash after streamer Emiru was assaulted during a meet-and-greet. The incident, where a fan kissed her without consent, sparked outrage and calls for Twitch to improve security and accountability. Twitch responded by banning the assailant and increasing security, but many remain skeptical.
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is proposing a new standard that would ban hidden door handles on passenger cars, citing safety concerns. The regulation mandates exterior handles with specific dimensions and mechanical release functions, aiming to improve emergency access during accidents. Automakers will need to redesign models, with transition periods provided for compliance.
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen defiantly responded to a PCB legal notice, which threatened a lifetime ban for criticizing PSL management. Tareen, who has raised concerns about communication and transparency, tore up the notice in a video, questioning the PCB's competence. This highlights ongoing franchise owner tensions and accountability issues within Pakistan cricket.
Banks in several Indian states are closed today, October 23, in observance of Bhai Dooj and other regional festivals. This follows a series of bank holidays throughout October. While in-person banking services may be affected, customers can still utilize online banking, ATMs, and mobile apps for transactions.
The US is partnering with Australia to boost rare earth production, aiming to reduce reliance on China. A $8.5 billion agreement will fund joint projects and a gallium refinery. The administration is also seeking private capital for a $150 billion Army infrastructure overhaul, highlighting a broader embrace of private investment to secure critical mineral supply chains.
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered browser for macOS users, integrating ChatGPT's capabilities directly into web browsing. This free tool allows users to access AI assistance across all tabs, remember browsing context, and automate tasks without leaving their current page. Atlas offers features like real-time page understanding and personalized suggestions. Users can import data from Chrome and set Atlas as their default browser, receiving enhanced rate limits for a week.
President Trump indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing agrees to concessions, including increased soybean purchases and halting rare earth mineral restrictions. These remarks follow the US's announcement of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions ahead of fresh negotiations.
Gold and silver prices are experiencing a temporary correction after a significant rally, with experts predicting a strong long-term outlook. Despite recent dips, global demand, central bank buying, and geopolitical factors are expected to support further price increases for gold. Silver also saw a substantial rise and may consolidate before resuming an upward trend.
US President Donald Trump asserted India would cease buying Russian oil, a claim swiftly refuted by New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified no recent calls occurred between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, with their last official communication being on October 9. India continues to defend its energy imports based on national interest and security.
A swift response from emergency services contained a fire at Brahmaputra Apartments, a Rajya Sabha members' residential complex on Bishambhar Das Marg, New Delhi. Firefighters, arriving promptly with 12 tenders, successfully extinguished the blaze by 2:10 pm after receiving the alert at 1:22 pm. Cooling operations were underway following the incident.