Microsoft to take non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board

Reuters 11/30/2023

Microsoft will take a non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board, CEO Sam Altman said in his first official missive after taking back the reins of the company on Wednesday. The observer position means Microsoft’s representative can attend…

Tanker seized in Gulf of Aden, Filipinos among 22 crewmen held

Reuters 11/27/2023

RIYADH — Filipino seafarers are among the 22 crewmen aboard an Israeli-linked tanker seized by unidentified armed individuals in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, November 27, the vessel’s managing company and a U.S. defence official said.…

Israeli families welcome 2nd batch of freed hostages: ‘Can’t find the words’

Reuters 11/26/2023

DEAD SEA, Israel — Emily Hand had her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, the day before she was reunited with her father, who initially believed she had been killed in the devastating attack by Hamas…

Rio police investigate Taylor Swift concert organizers after fan’s death

Reuters 11/25/2023

RIO DE JANEIRO—Police in Rio de Janeiro said on Friday they have opened an investigation into the organizers of the Brazilian leg of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” for the death of a 23-year-old fan who fell ill…

Stabbing of 3 children sparks riot in Dublin

Reuters 11/24/2023

DUBLIN — Three young children were among five people injured in a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday that sparked riots in the city centre and which police have not yet ruled out any motive over, including…

WATCH: X-ray shows crucifix jammed into Peruvian child’s throat

Reuters 11/23/2023

A mother was scared to death after finding out her child had swallowed a crucifix, which was successfully removed by medical staff in Peru. Maricarmen Sajami Rosas, the child’s mother, noticed the baby was experiencing discomfort and took…

Argentina’s incoming president changes tone on Pope Francis

Agence France Presse, Reuters 11/23/2023

VATICAN CITY—Argentina’s right-wing President-elect Javier Milei, who in past years has called Pope Francis everything from a “son of a bitch” to an “imbecile” to the devil’s man on earth, spoke on the phone with his countryman…

Houthis seize ship in Red Sea, Filipinos among 25 crewmen held 

Reuters 11/20/2023

JERUSALEM — A ship, called the Galaxy Leader, with 25 crew, who are from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania and Mexico, had been seized by Yemen’s Houthis in the southern Red Sea. Israel said on Sunday that…

Japan-led joint navy exercise starts with Philippines observing for first time

Reuters 11/13/2023

ABOARD USS CARL VINSON — Japan’s navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation. The Japan-led…

Israeli tank at gate of Gaza hospital, medics plead for fuel to save babies

Reuters 11/13/2023

  GAZA/JERUSALEM —Israeli forces reached the gates of Gaza City’s main hospital on Monday, the primary target in their battle to seize control of the northern half of the Gaza Strip, where medics said patients including newborn…

Beatlemania is back as ‘Now And Then’ tops UK music charts

Reuters 11/12/2023

LONDON  – The Beatles returned to the top of the UK music charts on Friday, with the record-breaking track “Now And Then”, making history as the act with the longest gap between its first and last No. 1…

Patrick Dempsey is People magazine’s ‘sexiest man alive’

Reuters 11/08/2023

“Grey’s Anatomy” actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine’s “sexiest man alive” for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans. Dempsey, 57, said he was “completely shocked” when he…

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