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Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped

Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet.
Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it's scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with Community Notes written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk's social media platform X . Starting in the U.S.
Meta's new board includes UFC boss Dana White, a familiar figure in Trump's orbit

Meta's new board includes UFC boss Dana White, a familiar figure in Trump's orbit

Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the president and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and a familiar figure in the orbit of incoming President Donald Trump.
Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

The Associated Press (AP) — Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it's scrapping its third-party fact checking program and replacing it with a Community Notes program written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk's social media pla
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI and gaming chips at CES 2025

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI and gaming chips at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a packed Las Vegas arena, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang stood on stage and marveled over the crisp real-time computer graphics displayed on the screen behind him.
Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company

Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company

NEW YORK (AP) — Getty Images is buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company. The merger comes at a time when companies that use still images are facing increased competition from images generated by artificial intelligence.
Doc filmmakers on how a dark chapter in music history led to 'Disco's Revenge'

Doc filmmakers on how a dark chapter in music history led to 'Disco's Revenge'

TORONTO — Disco's death was greatly exaggerated, argue the filmmakers behind "Disco's Revenge," a new documentary that aims to recapture the glory days of nightlife under the mirrorball.

Shutterstock and Getty Images will join to become a $3.7 billion visual content company

Visual content companies Shutterstock and Getty Images will join to become a $3.7 billion visual content company.
Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S.
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang unveils new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang unveils new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a packed Las Vegas arena, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang stood on stage and marveled over the crisp real-time computer graphics displayed on the screen behind him.
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