The so-called ‘Brit card’ would be subject to a consultation and would require legislation to be passed, before being rolled out, it is understood. At his party conference in Bournemouth this month, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he would back a move “giving individuals power to access public services”. He continued: “However, I…
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is escalating its fight with OpenAI. Musk’s company filed a new lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the ChatGPT creator of poaching staff and stealing confidential technology. The complaint, filed Wednesday, claims OpenAI has engaged in a “deeply troubling pattern” of recruiting former…
Shares of used automotive vehicle retailer Carmax (NYSE:KMX) fell 23.4% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that significantly missed Wall Street’s expectations. The company posted earnings of $0.64 per share, which fell far short of the anticipated $1.03 per share and marked a 24.7% drop from the previous year. Revenue…
The setting was warm and familial (yes, there was even a fireplace), calling to mind Demna’s imagined Gucci La Famiglia. Valeria Golino—the evening’s radiant hostess—went dramatic in all black, complete with a sculptural neckline. “Cinemoda Club is a first, a risky and subversive experiment,” Golino told the room between courses of saffron risotto and Da…
Ever since the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Trump has said it was a mistake for the U.S. military to leave Bagram Air Base, in part, because of its proximity to China. Lately, he’s returned to that argument in proposing the base should again be under U.S. control. “One of the reasons we want…
GOMA, Congo (AP) — As a deadly new Ebola outbreak kills dozens in southern Congo, health authorities and organizations are sounding the alarm, warning they lack the funds and resources to mount an effective response to the crisis. The World Health Organization said Wednesday that 57 cases and 35 deaths have been reported since the…
Washington — The Justice Department on Thursday sued six states for what it said was their refusal to turn over statewide voter registration lists sought by the attorney general. The suits were filed against the top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania and allege the moves not to provide…
The Hong Kong government had “clearly stated” to the organiser of a failed hot-air balloon festival that the chance of approving passengers to ride in the aircraft was “extremely slim” and had recommended that it cancel the attraction and issue refunds ahead of time, the tourism chief has revealed. Making public the details for the…
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has successfully concluded a three-city roadshow across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), showcasing the city’s distinctive tourism offerings and strengthening ties with the region’s leading travel trade. Reaffirming its long-term commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic outbound markets. The five-day programme laid a solid foundation for deeper…
The 2025-26 college basketball season is right around the corner, and we’re getting more confirmed game times for various Kentucky Wildcats games. On Thursday, UK announced the times for five more games, the first being the massive exhibition showdown with the Purdue Boilermakers, who could be the preseason No. 1 team. That October 24 game…