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CNN — Israel’s war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, dealing a blow to the prime minister who has celebrated the extraordinary rescue of hostages held in Gaza. “Netanyahu is preventing us from moving forward toward real victory [in Gaza]In a televised statement on Sunday, Gantz said leaving the government was a “complex and painful” decision. “That is why we leave the emergency government today with heavy hearts but with full hearts,” he said. Gantz, seen as Netanyahu’s main political rival, said “the situation has changed at home and in policy-making institutions” when asked…

If you needed any more proof that Y2K fashion trends continue to dominate on and off the runway, here it is: flatform sandals are all the rage this summer. Flatforms are similar to platforms in that they can make you appear taller. But unlike platforms that have very high heels, flatforms have the same height across the entire sole, making them more comfortable and stable than platforms. advertisement In addition to being comfortable (and preventing weak ankles from wobbling), flatforms are also incredibly versatile. “They’re especially great with a classic short suit for quiet luxury or pair with a dress…

Three large windows were shattered on the front of a building two doors east of DK Effect, as well as a storefront window at Second Shelf near Third and Bell Streets.David Kittridge, co-owner of Tender Mercies and Sueno bars in the 600 block of East Third, said the incidents have been going on for at least a week. On Monday, June 3, Kittridge’s security camera captured a man smashing a bulb lamp near the entrance to Tender Mercies.The man appeared to be holding a stick and as he continued walking he threw it into the bulb lamp, scattering glass on…

A woman casts her ballot for the European elections at a polling station.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesPopulist far-right parties won their highest support ever in this year’s European Parliament elections, according to early exit polls on Sunday.The first official EU projections, published at 8:30pm local time, showed that the far-right Identity and Democracy groups made big gains in the vote, while the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists Party made small gains.The centre-right European People’s Party is expected to win the most seats again, slightly extending its lead from last time.The forecast is based on exit polls, national…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. GPT-4 helped distill Leopold Aschenbrenner’s lengthy essay into a few easy-to-understand points. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Fired researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner has published a 165-page essay on the future of AI.Aschenbrenner’s paper discusses the rapid advances in AI, their security implications, and their impact on society.Here’s what GPT-4 thinks about Aschenbrenner’s predictions: Several employees have left OpenAI in recent months due to concerns about the company’s approach to security.Beyond the terse withdrawal announcement about X, not much has been said about OpenAI’s development approach or why it is concerned…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The entrance to the OpenAI offices at 1960 Bryant Street in San Francisco. insider OpenAI’s offices apparently have undercover security guards, causing concern for nearby businesses.OpenAI is moving to an office in the Mission District in July 2023, but details are being kept closely guarded.California law requires unarmed security guards to disclose their license information to law enforcement. OpenAI’s San Francisco offices are haunted by masked security guards who locals say don’t take kindly to questions, and employees at nearby businesses say they find it creepy.Photographers from local online…

(AFP via Getty Images)India will face Pakistan in the most anticipated group match of the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York.Pakistan are reeling from a shock Super Over defeat to the United States in Dallas on Thursday and will be pressing to bounce back in one of sport’s fiercest rivalries.Only two teams can qualify from Group A and India went into the tournament as one of the favourites despite not winning a major international tournament since the 2013 Champions Trophy, having kicked off their campaign with a resounding win over Ireland.But serious questions have been raised about the pitch…

Sparks, Maryland – As US Lacrosse begins preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, a combination of veteran U.S. Team players, professional players and recent/current college lacrosse stars make up the 24 players invited to the USA Six Team training camp at US Lacrosse headquarters. The camp will run from June 10-12, with a free open session on Tuesday, June 11, from 6 p.m.Lindsey Munday, head coach at the University of Southern California and two-time world champion with the U.S. Field Team, will make her debut as head coach of the U.S. Women’s Six Team. Her assistant coach…

Jun 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Connor Norby (12) hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SportsJohn E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SportsWelcome to Waiver Wire Watch, where we review the top waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season.The premise is pretty straightforward. I’ll try to give you some recommended adds each week based on recent production or role changes. When I list a player, I’ll try to list the category where I think he’ll be helpful…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus doesn’t seem to share Jerry Seinfeld’s concerns about political correctness in comedy.In an interview published in The New York Times on Saturday, the Emmy Award-winning actress, 63, said political correctness is “great” after her former “Seinfeld” co-star claimed comedy was being marred by “that political correctness crap.””When I hear people start complaining about political correctness, I understand people are going to be rebellious about it, but to me it’s a red flag because sometimes it can mean something else,” she said. “I don’t think it’s a bad thing to be aware of certain sensitivities. I don’t know how…