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Humans “close to being outsmarted” by superintelligence, AI expert says
Read more: Humans “close to being outsmarted” by superintelligence, AI expert saysRapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about “superintelligence.” Here’s why some experts are worried.
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Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell as thousands lose power
Read more: Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell as thousands lose powerFierce winds uprooted trees and caused widespread blackouts on the island of Kauai
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Lindsay Clancy judge rules killer mom can be found guilty of MANSLAUGHTER rather than murder as her parents smile while leaving court
Read more: Lindsay Clancy judge rules killer mom can be found guilty of MANSLAUGHTER rather than murder as her parents smile while leaving courtThe charging conference marks a pivotal moment for Clancy, whose defense argues that medication used to treat her postpartum psychosis should give jurors a path to a lesser conviction.
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Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Read more: Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billionMeta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Tim Curry, star of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” dies at 80
Read more: Tim Curry, star of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” dies at 80Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King’s “It.”
Asia
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China’s railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
Read more: China’s railway hit new single-day passenger record on May DayChina’s tourism market is a bright spot in domestic demand, injecting momentum into a economy facing pressure from weak consumption and a prolonged property downturn.
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Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcry
Read more: Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcryThe Philippines has a huge cockfighting industry, with Filipinos wagering tens of millions of dollars daily, according to some industry estimates.
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North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap
Read more: North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gapThe Pyongyang-Beijing train will begin the round-trip service on Mar 12, operating four times a week.
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New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mystery
Read more: New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mysteryThe latest search, which began in December and concluded in January, scoured an area of around 15,000 sq km.
Thailand
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Forum warned about ‘takeover’ of country
Read more: Forum warned about ‘takeover’ of countryPeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has warned that alleged irregularities in the 2024 Senate election were the starting point of an attempt to gain control of the country.
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People’s Party faces its big test
Read more: People’s Party faces its big testThe opposition is preparing for what it hopes will be the most consequential parliamentary challenge yet to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s administration.
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New digital TV master plan debated
Read more: New digital TV master plan debatedThe board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has begun to deliberate a draft of Thailand’s third digital television terrestrial broadcasting master plan, which has been awaiting its consideration for more than two years.
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Phuket’s Nui beach encroachers given tear-down ultimatum
Read more: Phuket’s Nui beach encroachers given tear-down ultimatumPHUKET – The operators of businesses deemed to be encroaching on Nui Beach have been ordered to demolish their structures and return the land to the Royal Forestry Department by July 9 or face action from authorities.
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Thap Lan land disputes linger
Read more: Thap Lan land disputes lingerSiho Uthakayotha, 63, was expected to be celebrating. After decades of uncertainty over land occupied by his community near Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, a decision to remove 155,865 rai of overlapping land from the park boundary was viewed as a long-awaited breakthrough.
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China’s railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
Read more: China’s railway hit new single-day passenger record on May DayChina’s tourism market is a bright spot in domestic demand, injecting momentum into a economy facing pressure from weak consumption and a prolonged property downturn.
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Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcry
Read more: Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcryThe Philippines has a huge cockfighting industry, with Filipinos wagering tens of millions of dollars daily, according to some industry estimates.
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Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport project
Read more: Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport projectThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has strongly defended the controversial TH-AI Passport project, rejecting allegations of procurement irregularities, bid-rigging and political favouritism.
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Eight arrested over illegal ID‑card scheme linked to scams
Read more: Eight arrested over illegal ID‑card scheme linked to scamsCHIANG RAI — Eight people were arrested Thursday in Chiang Rai on suspicion of running a scheme that illegally issued Thai identity cards to foreigners, including Chinese and Myanmar nationals, allegedly enabling scammers, drug traffickers and money‑launderers, police said.
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Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in Phuket
Read more: Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in PhuketA rising Scottish boxing star has died after falling from a tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his boxing club, while the Thai driver has been arrested and charged.