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Mexico City police deployed teargas to disperse a protest by teachers affiliated with the CNTE union. The demonstration, which aimed to secure salary raises and a reversal of pension laws, was attempting to reach the city's central square, Zócalo. This…

White Castle, the Ohio-based fast food chain, has added a veggie burger to its menu. The Southwest Veggie Slider is now a permanent option, following customer feedback requesting a meatless alternative. This move reflects the growing trend of plant-based eating…

Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, and its CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI ignored safety warnings and put children at risk by releasing a product that was not adequately protected from misuse.…

New York Mayor Eric Adams has skipped the annual Celebrate Israel parade, fulfilling a promise he made earlier. This decision comes as some Democrats face criticism for participating in the event alongside Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Smotrich has…

California's 42nd congressional district, which includes Huntington Beach, may soon be represented by a Democrat for the first time in decades. Robert Garcia, the Democratic mayor of Long Beach, has taken the lead in the primary election. Redistricting has altered…

Australia's minimum wage rate is set to be announced today, a decision that will impact the country's low-income workers. The Fair Work Commission's ruling is highly anticipated, as it will determine the financial outlook for many Australians. Meanwhile, Liberal senator…

Australia's billionaire class has seen a significant surge in wealth, with the total wealth of the richest individuals growing by $25 billion over the past year. Oxfam's analysis of the rich list reveals this substantial increase. Meanwhile, mining magnate Gina…

Mukund Krisha, former chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, faces allegations of fraud and corruption. Krisha has expressed confidence that he will be cleared of these claims. He served as chairman of the staff association from 2012…

Lord Mandelson, former Labour minister and president of advisory firm Global Counsel, engaged in extensive lobbying efforts with government ministers following Labour's election victory. Released papers, including emails and WhatsApp messages, detail his interactions with key officials. Mandelson's communications focused…

The University of Manchester has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment targeting female medical students. Approximately 20 students have reported receiving anonymous late-night phone calls from men, with the callers making intimidating, demeaning, and belittling comments. These incidents…

Dozens of former CBS News staffers have written to Paramount CEO David Ellison, urging him to maintain editorial independence at 60 Minutes. The letter comes after several high-profile firings on the show, including the departure of executive producer Susan Zirinsky.…

Documents related to Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein have been released, shedding light on internal Labour party dynamics. The files reveal significant doubts and infighting within the party. Ministers' concerns about Mandelson's associations with Epstein are evident, but the…

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering on the US stock market. This move comes as the financial stakes of the AI race continue to escalate. Elon Musk's SpaceX and OpenAI are also…