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OpenAI’s Sora AI tool allows users to create AI-generated videos from text-based inputs.Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesOpenAI CFO Sarah Friar is looking to reassure its investors that the richly valued artificial intelligence startup is still in a strong position and is poised to close a big funding round soon, despite losing top talent this week.In an email to OpenAI’s investors seen by CNBC, Friar addressed the departure of Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, who announced her departure on Wednesday. Later that day, Sam Altman said two top research executives, Bob McGrew and Barret Zoph, were also leaving.”I wanted to…

Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents.Myanmar’s military coup leaders have urged their opponents to put down their weapons and start political dialogue, in a surprise move that was swiftly rejected. The State Administration Council (SAC), as the military has styled itself since seizing power in February 2021, urged the ethnic armed groups and People’s Defence Forces (PDF) fighting against military rule to give up what it described as the “terrorist way” and start political dialogue. The armed groups have taken control of swathes of the country since combining forces…

Nothing gets everyone in the holiday spirit quite like snagging one of the best Advent calendars — especially when they are on sale. It may still be September, but now is the perfect time to start tackling your holiday gift list.Funko Pop Advent calendars for 2024 have arrived, and some are already receiving their first discounts on Amazon just in time for early holiday shopping. Behind each door of these boxes are tiny vinyl figurines from classic TV shows and movies like The Office and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Even better, several Funko Pop Advent calendars are on sale for up to…

The Turkish Consulate, on First Avenue across from the U.N., cost nearly $300 million to build. Photo: Richard Drew/AP This week, the federal investigation into corruption in the Adams administration took a dramatic turn with the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams. We first got a clue into what the indictment might involve last November, when news broke that the FBI was investigating ties between the Adams administration and Turkey, centered around illegal campaign contributions from a Turkish-owned construction firm and Adams’s role in facilitating the opening of the new Turkish Consulate in time for the 2021 U.N. General Assembly. This…

Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company.She shares the importance of having weddings steeped in tradition and hearing everyone’s needs.Chew doesn’t believe any request is too out there — with enough time and resources. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. This as-told-to essay…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is due to be arraigned in a federal courthouse on Friday to face five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.An indictment unveiled on Thursday alleges Adams sought and accepted illegal campaign funds and over $100,000 (£75,000) in luxury travel benefits from Turkish businessmen and an official seeking to gain his influence.Adams, 64, is a former police officer who was elected to lead the most populous US city nearly three years ago on a promise to be tough on crime.The mayor has denied any wrongdoing and rejected…

The 7th Heaven kids’ actors are all adults. As they look back on the show, that also means looking back on In 2014, Stephen Collins’ sex abuse scandal horrified his former fans. The actor, most famous for his roles on 7th Heaven and in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, confessed to sexual misconduct against multiple minor girls. Now, actors who worked with him as children are discussing his role on the show — and disavowing his crimes. Mackenzie Rosman, Beverley Mitchell, and David Gallagher sit to discuss 7th Heaven on their rewatch podcast. (Image Credit: YouTube) The ‘7th Heaven’ alums…

While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week’s Fed rate cut. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Mortgage lenders saw a surge of applications from homeowners rushing to refinance last week as Fed policymakers…

Excavators transfer coal at the coal terminal in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on January 22, 2024.Str | Afp | Getty ImagesChina’s industrial profits plunged by 17.8% in August from a year ago, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.That followed a 4.1% year-on-year increase in July, the fastest pace in five months.Industrial profits covers factories, mines and utilities in China.For the first eight months, profits at large industrial firms grew at 0.5% to 4.65 trillion yuan ($663.47 billion), compared with 3.6% in the first seven months.The Chinese government has stepped up efforts this week to support economic growth amid concerns…

As the war enters its 945th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Friday, September 27, 2024. Fighting Ukraine’s military said Russian forces fired 78 attack drones and six missiles over various regions during an hours-long attack from Wednesday into Thursday. Air defences destroyed 66 drones and four missiles, it added. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the attack targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. One woman was killed in a missile strike on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa, while 10 people were injured in a guided-bomb attack on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said. At least one…