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Musk arrives in Indonesia’s Bali for planned Starlink launch

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Musk arrives in Indonesia’s Bali for planned Starlink launch

Elon Musk arrived in Bali to launch SpaceX’s Starlink internet service in Indonesia. The government hopes this will improve internet access and health services in remote areas. Musk will collaborate with Indonesian officials and President Joko Widodo for the launch. Starlink has already secured a permit to operate in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It is also used in Ukraine for military, hospitals, businesses, and aid organizations.

Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads

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Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads

Meta Platforms is expanding its suite of generative AI ads products to offer tools that can automatically create variations of images and overlay text atop them. The tool will launch in test form without watermarks, and Meta is still working on how labelling will work for ads. The company is also adding text-generation offerings for headlines and key selling points, as well as the capability to overlay text onto generated images directly. Advertisers will be able to upload images of their products and generate other versions by adjusting orientation or showing people using them in different settings.

UK tells tech firms to , ‘tame algorithms’ to protect children

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UK tells tech firms to , ‘tame algorithms’ to protect children

Fact: Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok will have to “tame” their algorithms to filter out or downgrade harmful material to protect children under proposed British measures.

Pro-Palestinian protesters build barricades at Amsterdam university

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Pro-Palestinian protesters build barricades at Amsterdam university

Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Amsterdam built barricades using desks and railings to block the entrance until the institution severs all ties with Israel. Riot police knocked down barricades at another UvA site and detained 169 people. The protesters are part of a wave of sit-ins and actions at universities in Europe against Israel’s war in Gaza. The university has exchange programs with three universities in Israel halted due to security concerns and cooperates with Israeli scientists or companies in eight European research projects. Ireland’s Trinity College Dublin announced it would divest from Israeli companies linked to settlements in occupied Palestinian territory following student protests.

‘, Tsitsidosa’ era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

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‘, Tsitsidosa’ era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

Fact: Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas have ended their romantic relationship after nearly a year together.

Police arrest dozens after protests on US campuses

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Police arrest dozens after protests on US campuses

Police arrested at least 25 pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Virginia and cleared an encampment as tensions flared on campus. The protesters were violating university policies by setting up tents and using amplified sound. The protests are part of a larger movement across U.S. campuses calling for an end to the Gaza war and divestment from companies supporting Israel. Other campuses, like the University of Michigan, saw peaceful disruptions at graduation ceremonies by pro-Palestinian protesters. Many schools have called in police to quell protests, resulting in over 2,000 arrests nationwide. The protests have become a political flashpoint in a divisive U.S. election year.

The Cypriot woman hanged by Britain

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The Cypriot woman hanged by Britain

Fact: Styllou Pantopiou Christofi was the penultimate woman in Britain to be hanged on December 15, 1954.

How to choose a streaming platform

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How to choose a streaming platform

Fact: Twitch is often the top choice for gamers due to its low-latency platforms, excellent video quality, and robust community features.

Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts, more than 12,000 people evacuated

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Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts, more than 12,000 people evacuated

Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupted on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of over 12,000 people on a nearby island. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation warned of a potential tsunami from volcanic material collapsing into the ocean. The eruption reached a height of 5 kilometers and caused authorities to raise the alert status to the highest level. Residents living on Ruang island were relocated to Manado, while those on Tagulandang island were moved to Siau island. The eruption led to the closure of the airport in Manado due to volcanic ash.