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China's Baidu releases new, free AI model to compete with DeepSeek

China's Baidu releases new, free AI model to compete with DeepSeek

Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free as ferocious competition grips the sector.

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Top US and Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine

Top US and Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine

The top US and Russian diplomats discussed Saturday the "next steps" to end the war in Ukraine, hours after Kyiv's allies agreed to exert pressure on Moscow.

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Porzingis makes triumphant return, Shai strikes for 48 in win

Porzingis makes triumphant return, Shai strikes for 48 in win

Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points in his return from an eight-game illness absence and Payton Pritchard set an NBA record to spark Boston over host Brooklyn 115-113 on Saturday.

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Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12, says local official

Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12, says local official

A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas.

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Rare iconic movie posters to be auctioned in US

Rare iconic movie posters to be auctioned in US

Dozens of rare posters from some of the 20th century's most iconic films will go under the hammer this month as an American collector relinquishes some of his most precious possessions.

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US Fed likely to keep rates steady as Trump uncertainty flares

US Fed likely to keep rates steady as Trump uncertainty flares

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week, treading carefully amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's economic policies, which include spending cuts and sweeping tariffs.

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Carbon capture industry tweaks message for the Trump era

Carbon capture industry tweaks message for the Trump era

Backers of carbon capture and storage are emphasizing compatibility with President Trump's energy development goals as they seek to protect hard-won US policies from the administration's climate chopping block.

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'Impossible': US breweries buffeted by Trump tariffs

'Impossible': US breweries buffeted by Trump tariffs

For US craft brewer Bill Butcher, President Donald Trump's expanding range of tariffs have sparked an unexpected impact -- a shortage of bottles to package his beer -- while uncertainty looms over his business costs.

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Peruvian fisherman saved after three months stranded at sea

Peruvian fisherman saved after three months stranded at sea

A Peruvian fisherman was found alive after drifting at sea for 94 days, a navy official said Saturday, as he was discharged from hospital following his ordeal.

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Hong Kong's Hutchison under fire again for Panama ports deal

Hong Kong's Hutchison under fire again for Panama ports deal

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison is under renewed pressure from Beijing after selling its Panama Canal ports, with Chinese authorities publishing newspaper criticism of the deal for the second time in three days.

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