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Is Elon Musk planning to use artificial intelligence to run the US government? That seems to be his plan, but experts say it is a “very bad idea”. Musk has fired tens of thousands of federal government employees through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and he reportedly requires the remaining workers to send the department a weekly email featuring five bullet points describing what they accomplished that week. Since that will no doubt flood DOGE with hundreds of thousands of these types of emails, Musk is relying on artificial intelligence to process responses and help determine who should remain…

Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO of Adobe Systems, addresses the gathering on the first day of the three-day B20 Summit in New Delhi on Aug. 25, 2023.Sajjad Hussain | AFP | Getty ImagesAdobe shares closed down 14% following the company’s quarterly earnings report as investors fretted over lingering growth concerns and the software maker’s artificial intelligence monetization strategy.The sell-off came despite better-than-expected results, which included adjusted earnings of $5.08 per share and $5.71 billion in revenue. That surpassed analysts’ estimates of $4.97 in earnings per share and $5.66 billion in revenue, according to LSEG.Adobe called for $4.95 to $5.00 in…

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow, Russia, March 13, 2025. Maxim Shemetov | ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia agrees in principle with the U.S.-led ceasefire plan backed by Ukraine earlier this week, but stopped short of signing up to any deal, arguing that it needed further negotiation and must lead to “enduring peace.””The idea [of a ceasefire] itself is correct and we are certainly supporting it, but there are issues that need to be discussed. I think that we need to talk to our…

The White House has pulled President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, former Rep. Dave Weldon, the Senate’s health committee confirmed Thursday.The move came just hours before the Republican former Florida lawmaker, a vaccine critic, was set to appear before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for a confirmation hearing. The panel said the hearing, which had been scheduled for 10 a.m. ET, is canceled.Axios first reported the decision on Thursday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who leads the Department of Health and Human Services, said Weldon wasn’t ready for the role,…

Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the importance of creating a comprehensive roadmap to increase bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to $2 billion as outlined by the leadership of both countries. In a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, on Thursday, the prime minister emphasised Pakistan’s eagerness to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan in several sectors, including mining, railways, Special Economic Zones, banking, tourism, culture, and renewable energy. The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the warm reception he received during his recent visit to Tashkent and conveyed his greetings to the…

The World Boxing Organization has given Oleksandr Usyk a month to reach a deal to fight Joseph Parker.Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight title against Joseph Parker. The order could end British fighter Daniel Dubois’s hopes of a rematch with the Ukrainian. The WBO announced on Thursday that Usyk, who also holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA) belts, has 30 days to “reach terms” for a mandatory title defence against New Zealand’s Parker or the governing body will call for purse bids. Parker…

The texts first started arriving on Eric Moyer’s phone in February.  They warned him that if he didn’t pay his FastTrak lane tolls by February 21, he could face a fine and lose his license.The Virginia Beach resident did what the majority of people do: ignore them. But there was enough hesitation to at least double-check.”I knew they were a scam immediately; however, I had to verify my intuition, of course; I accessed my E-ZPass account to ensure, plus I knew that I had not utilized a toll road in recent months,” Moyer said, adding that his wife’s phone also received…

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2025.Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Thursday doubled down on his escalating tariff plans, even as his economic agenda continued to rattle investors and contribute to a weekslong stock market sell-off.”I’m not going to bend at all,” Trump said when asked about his tariff plans during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.”We’ve been ripped off for years, and we’re not going…

The exterior of a Dollar General convenience store on August 30, 2024 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesDollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation continues to hurt the discounter’s customers and that the macroeconomic environment won’t improve this year.On the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Vasos said customers are expecting value and convenience “more than ever” from the dollar-store chain.”Our customers continue to report that their financial situation has worsened over the last year, as they have been negatively impacted by ongoing inflation. Many of our customers report they only have enough money for basic essentials, with…

ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministry informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that some Pakistani citizens resorted to fabricating degrees, diplomas and employment contracts to secure United Arab Emirates (UAE) visas. In a written response regarding reported visa restrictions on Pakistani nationals, the ministry revealed that certain individuals had overstayed their visas, while others had found themselves in hot water due to political or criminal activities. Moreover, some were even flagged for misusing social media platforms, further complicating matters. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in his official statement, stressed that UAE authorities have confirmed there is no formal visa ban on Pakistani citizens.…