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Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes
NPR - Jan 12, 2026 2:23am EST
The oceans just keep getting hotter
For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025.
Ars Technica - Jan 12, 2026 2:15am EST
Malaysia and Indonesia block Elon Musk's Grok due to nonconsensual sexual content
Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok over the weekend due to concerns that the tool was being used to generate sexually explicit and obscene content.
CNBC - Jan 12, 2026 1:26am EST
Golden Globes 2026 live updates: Nikki Glaser hosts as 'One Battle After Another' wins big
Follow live updates as Nikki Glaser hosts the 2026 Golden Globes. See red carpet looks from this year’s nominees and follow all the winners from tonight’s awards event.
NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 12:20am EST
Malaysia Restricts Access to Grok AI as Backlash Over Sexualised Images Widens
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 11, 2026 11:53pm EST
Inside Google’s plan to let AI bots shop for you — retailers sign on
Discover Google's groundbreaking Universal Commerce Protocol, unveiled at NRF 2026, which empowers AI agents to handle the entire shopping journey autonomously. Explore how major retailers like Walmart and Shopify are embracing this shift towards agentic commerce.
Gulf News - Jan 11, 2026 11:50pm EST
Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products
The retail giant also has a similar deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT and has its own AI-powered chatbot, Sparky.
CNBC - Jan 11, 2026 11:33pm EST
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Toronto Star - Jan 11, 2026 9:41pm EST
How to help your body detox itself
Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along.
BBC News - Jan 11, 2026 9:31pm EST
National Portrait Gallery makes changes to Trump part of 'America's Presidents' exhibit
The new photo was taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok, a museum spokesperson said.
NBC News - Jan 11, 2026 7:50pm EST
Suspect arrested after a fire damages Mississippi's largest synagogue
The fire ripped through the historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson early Saturday, authorities said. No congregants were injured in the blaze.
NBC News - Jan 11, 2026 6:47pm EST
Trump threatened GOP senators who voted for war powers resolution in 'angry' calls
After the vote, Trump threatened the senators with primary challenges, according to people with knowledge of the calls.
NBC News - Jan 11, 2026 6:42pm EST
Elon Musk Moves to Monetize Grok Deepfake Abuse, UK Calls It Insulting
Gizmodo - Jan 11, 2026 5:23pm EST
Tom Homan responded to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's allegations that Renee Nicole Good was engaged in "domestic terrorism." White House officials haven't provided evidence.
NBC News - Jan 11, 2026 5:22pm EST
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
Italian authorities are investigating the death of a security guard who collapsed during an overnight shift in freezing temperatures at a construction site near an Olympic venue.
NBC News - Jan 11, 2026 3:55pm EST
Major Instagram data breach: Did 17.5 million accounts just get exposed?
Instagram users are on high alert after reports of a data leak affecting 17.5 million accounts. While Meta assures no breach occurred, cybersecurity experts caution about the sale of personal data online. Discover essential security tips to safeguard your account.
Gulf News - Jan 11, 2026 12:11pm EST
Conservatives pledge to ban social media for under-16s
The party's promise goes further than its previous policy of banning smartphones in schools.
Sky News - Jan 11, 2026 11:03am EST
Google removes multiple AI-powered health summaries from search engine
Washington: Google announced the removal of multiple AI powered health summaries from its search engine to protect users from possible false or mislea...
Peninsula Qatar - Jan 11, 2026 10:51am EST
Minneapolis mayor says there's a 'deep mistrust' of federal investigation into ICE shooting
Mayor Jacob Frey said he didn't have preconceived notions about the outcome of an investigation but accused federal officials of saying things that are "not true."
NBC News - Jan 11, 2026 10:24am EST
Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears
Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.
BBC News - Jan 11, 2026 10:07am EST




