Microsoft, ’s AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch
Microsoft is closing the gap on cloud-computing market leader Amazon.com with its generative AI features powered by OpenAI’s technology.
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Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Some senior U.S. officials do not find Israel’s assurances about using U.S.-supplied weapons in line with international humanitarian law credible or reliable. The State Department is divided on this issue, with some expressing concerns about Israel’s actions in Gaza. The department must report to Congress by May 8 on the credibility of Israel’s assurances. Israel’s military conduct in Gaza has raised questions about potential violations of international humanitarian law. Biden has the option to suspend or put conditions on U.S. weapons transfers to Israel if needed.
U.S. intelligence believes Putin probably didn’t order Navalny to be killed – WSJ
U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably did not order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February. Putin denied state involvement and had considered exchanging Navalny with the West. The U.S. assessment, based on classified intelligence and public facts, did not absolve Putin of overall responsibility for Navalny’s death, given the history of targeting Navalny by Russian authorities.
U.S. intelligence believes Putin probably didn, ’t order Navalny to be killed
Fact: U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn’t order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February.
FACTBOX-Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?
Mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating more than million to support his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
Long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan poised to pass US Congress
The U.S. Senate is set to approve billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan this week, following the House of Representatives’ approval of the assistance in a rare Saturday session. The package includes billion for Ukraine, billion for Israel, .12 billion to counter communist China in the Indo-Pacific, and potential measures such as a ban on TikTok. The aid is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Joe Biden, allowing for the quick delivery of military assistance to Ukraine.
Don Wooten: Taxes are dues we pay to be part of this society
The author, Don Wooten, reflects on his attitude towards paying taxes and the importance of contributing to society through taxes. He mentions his belief that taxes are necessary for the common good and expresses a willingness to pay them, despite some frustrations with how tax money is sometimes used.
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated he will oppose any sanctions imposed on Israeli military units for alleged rights violations. The United States is reportedly considering sanctions on Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, which operates in the West Bank. The State Department has not confirmed these reports but has expressed concerns about human rights violations by Israeli military and police units. Netanyahu has vowed to fight against any sanctions on the IDF, while the Israeli military maintains that the battalion operates within the boundaries of international law.
Annan Plan: 20 years since the momentous no
The majority Greek Cypriot population voted down the UN plan in the referendums held on April 24, 2004, with a turnout of 89.18% for Greek Cypriots and 87% for Turkish Cypriots.
Biden floats tax hikes for all, says Trump cuts will ‘stay expired’ if re-elected — prompting WH walk-back
President Biden vowed that former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts would lapse next year if he’s re-elected, resulting in higher taxes for middle-class and low-income Americans.