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- 1US and Russia cut human review of AI targets from UN draftβπ€ US and Russia cut human review of AI targets from UN draft WaPo had this yesterday. At the last Geneva session on auto
At the latest Geneva talks on autonomous weapons, US and Russian diplomats successfully removed language requiring human review of AI-generated targeting from a UN draft document. The change was reported by the Washington Post and has drawn criticism from arms control advocates who warn that delegating lethal targeting decisions to machines without mandatory human oversight raises serious ethical and legal concerns.
- 2John Goodman Joins The Last of Us Season 3 CastβΌβThe Last of Usβ Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Video Game Stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander
HBO's 'The Last of Us' has added John Goodman to its cast for season 3, alongside Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander, both of whom appeared in the original video games. Bailey voiced and motion-captured Abby in the game, while Alexander played Lev. The casting continues the show's practice of bringing game performers into the adaptation, and fans are speculating about which roles the new arrivals will play in the next chapter.
- 3Japan swings from rice shortage to surplus in two yearsβΌJapan went from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in two years, due to drought, tourism and the U.S.
Japan has gone from a national rice shortage to a rice surplus within roughly two years. The turnaround is attributed to a combination of factors: drought that squeezed harvests and drove panic buying, a surge in inbound tourism that boosted demand, and pressure linked to the United States, including trade considerations. The reversal is drawing attention to how quickly food supply dynamics can shift and what it means for prices and farm policy.
- 4Vance says Trump acted decisively after diplomacy failedβTrump chose decisive action after diplomacy failed: JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump chose decisive action only after diplomatic efforts had failed, according to remarks carried by DD News. The statement did not specify which action was being defended, but it frames the administration's move as a last resort following stalled negotiations. Comment is focused on what the decisive step was and its consequences.
- 5HBO's The Last of Us Casts Two More Video Game Actors in New RolesβHBO's 'The Last of Us' Brings Back 2 More Video Game Alumni in Brand New Roles
HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us has cast two more actors from the original video games, giving them brand new roles rather than the characters they voiced or portrayed. The show has a track record of honoring the games this way, most famously with Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who played Joel and Ellie in the games and appeared as other characters in season one. Fans are discussing who the new cast members might be playing.
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Major US airlines are waiving change fees for travellers across the Northeast as a nor'easter brings disruptive winter weather to the region. The waivers let passengers rebook flights without paying the usual change charges, a standard move ahead of storms expected to cause cancellations and delays. Travellers in affected airports are being urged to check their flight status and take advantage of the flexibility while it lasts.
- 7Meta and Microsoft lift tech stocks despite rising bond yieldsβMeta and Microsoft led tech stocks higher last week despite soaring bond yields
Meta and Microsoft led a rally in US tech stocks last week, even as bond yields climbed sharply. Rising yields typically pressure growth stocks by raising borrowing costs and making bonds more attractive, so the gains surprised many investors and sparked discussion about the strength of big tech momentum.
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John Goodman has been cast in season 3 of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama 'The Last of Us', according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details about his role were not disclosed in the report. The casting news comes as the series continues its adaptation of the acclaimed video game, with fans speculating which character the veteran actor might play.