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Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.

The trial, which is scheduled to begin Monday with jury selection, centers on the 2015 birth of ChatGPT maker OpenAI as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.

The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI — breakthrough technology that is increasingly being feared as a potential job killer and an existential threat to humanity’s survival.

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Pope Leo XIV issued a poignant condemnation on Sunday, April 26, describing those who wage war and exploit the earth's resources as "thieves" who rob humanity of a peaceful and serene future.

The Pontiff's remarks were delivered during his weekly Angelus address, coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster.

Referencing the anniversary of the 1986 reactor accident, the Pope warned that the tragedy serves as a permanent mark on the collective conscience of humankind.

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Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college.

But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations. The basic skills she was learning in things like statistical analysis and coding can now easily be automated. “Everyone has a fear that entry-level jobs will be taken by AI,” said the 20-year-old at Miami University in Ohio.

A few weeks ago, Timperman switched her major to marketing. Her new strategy is to use her undergraduate studies to build critical thinking and interpersonal skills — areas where humans still have an edge. 

“You don’t just want to be able to code. You want to be able to have a conversation, form relationships and be able to think critically, because at the end of the day, that’s the thing that AI can’t replace,” said Timperman, who is keeping analytics as a minor and plans to dive deeper into the subject for a one-year master’s program.

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A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired.

The president was uninjured and was rushed off the stage. The armed man, who officials said was a guest at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, was taken into custody and was expected in court Monday. Police believe he opened fire and acted alone but did not say who was his intended target or describe a motive.

“When you’re impactful, they go after you. When you’re not impactful, they leave you alone,” Trump, safe and uninjured and still in his tuxedo, said at the White House two hours later. “They seem to think he was a lone wolf.”

The shooting unfolded just outside the vast subterranean ballroom holding thousands of dinner guests, disrupting minutes after it began an annual event meant to honor journalism and the First Amendment that was being especially scrutinized this year because it was the first time since Trump became president that he had attended. Trump told reporters later that he hoped the event would be rescheduled within 30 days, though the fact that an armed man was able to rush toward the ballroom raised instant questions about security precautions at an event attended each year by senior government officials.

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A substitute teacher has been charged in the United States after allegedly making online threats about a potential attack on a school, authorities said.

Hadyn Dollery, 19, was arrested following reports of disturbing messages posted on Discord referencing John Champe High School, located near Washington D.C in US.

According to police, the suspect allegedly shared messages describing violent intentions and claimed to have a “kill list,” prompting concern among authorities. Investigators said a tip-off from a member of the public played a key role in identifying and apprehending the suspect.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is in "excellent physical condition" following the successful removal of an early-stage malignant tumor. According to a post on X on Friday, the issue was discovered during routine medical monitoring following a previous surgery for an enlarged benign prostate. Netanyahu stated that the treatment effectively "removed the problem," leaving no trace of the illness.

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King Charles’ state visit to the United States will go ahead as scheduled this Monday, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

The decision follows intensive security reviews and discussions with U.S. officials after a shooting occurred at a White House-related dinner attended by President Donald Trump.

The King and Queen Camilla are set to arrive on Monday, April 28, for a four-day visit. Concerns regarding the trip surfaced after a gunman opened fire on security personnel near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday, leading Secret Service agents to abruptly evacuate US President Trump from the venue.

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Donald Trump has dismissed comments made by Prince Harry on the Ukraine war, saying the Duke of Sussex "is not speaking for the UK" and claiming he himself represents British interests more than the royal.

The remarks followed Prince Harry's surprise appearance at the Kyiv Security Forum, where he called for continued international support for Ukraine.

Without mentioning Trump directly, Harry urged the US to "show that it can honour its international treaty obligations, not out of charity but out of its enduring role in global security and strategic stability."