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Elon Musk Admits Tesla Not Pursuing AGI
Elon Musk admitted under oath in federal court that Tesla is not pursuing artificial general intelligence. This admission contradicts previous claims made by Musk on social media. This admission follows a previous tweet where Musk claimed the company was pursuing the technology. The testimony is expected to impact his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI.
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Lufthansa Searches For Missing Oscar Statue
German airline Lufthansa is searching for an Oscar statue that went missing during a flight from New York. The documentary filmmaker had the award in his carry-on luggage at John F. Kennedy International Airport last Wednesday while traveling to Germany. Airport security prohibited the item from being carried on, stating the Oscar could be used as a weapon. The company has been searching for the item throughout the morning. Documentary filmmaker Pavel Telenkin, the award winner, stated that security officials forced his team to check in the Golden Trophy for his film, Mr Nobody Against Putin. The incident occurred following the flight's departure from New York. The award was won by Burmese documentarian Pavel Tolankin for the documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, reported the loss after the airline helped pack the award in a box.
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Over 3,000 Demonstrators Expected In New York
Nadee Dominguez expects over 3,000 demonstrators to participate in an upcoming event. The event is expected to involve organized power and numbers.
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Oscar Winner Pavel Talankin Missing In Transit
German airline Lufthansa is searching for an Oscar statue that went missing during a flight from New York to Germany. Approximately 400 people gathered outside a hospital regarding the incident, leading police to use tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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Bain Capital To Sell Tyger Capital Stake
Bain Capital plans to offload its majority stake in Tyger Capital, according to sources.
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Carlos Rodon Records Eight Strikeouts In Rehab Outing
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight batters over five and one-third innings. This occurred during his second minor league rehabilitation outing. Rodon allowed five hits during the performance.
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NBA Fines Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels
Mitchell Robinson of New York and an individual named Daniels were ejected from a game following an altercation. The incident sparked a melee between the two teams, according to the report. Officials intervened to remove both players from the event.
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UN Secretary-General States Assessments Are Not Negotiable
UN Secretary-General Guterres stated at the UN headquarters in New York that member state assessments are an obligation and not subject to negotiation. He addressed reports that the United States had requested nine UN reforms as a condition for paying assessments.
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UN Extends South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission For One Year
The United Nations Security Council decided in New York to extend the UNMISS peacekeeping mission in South Sudan by one year. The mission will operate with 12,500 soldiers and 2,100 police officers. This represents a reduction from the previous force of 17,000 soldiers and 2,100 police officers.
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Millennials Expected To Be Biggest Mother's Day Spenders
The average person is expected to spend approximately $250 on Mother's Day. Nationwide spending in the United States could exceed $30 billion. Typical expenditures include flowers, jewelry, and brunch. The report was provided by Monica Nielsen for NBC News Radio. This follows the release of a sequel to an iconic 2006 film which is expected to earn $180 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Millennials, aged 25 to 44, are expected to be the biggest spenders this Mother's Day. This trend is likely due to them celebrating both their own mothers and their partners who may be new mothers.
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