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[Source: Reuters] Elon Musk took the stand at a high-stakes trial over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the ChatGPT maker as a defense of charitable giving. The world’s richest person is suing OpenAI, its co-founder and Chief Executive Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman, saying they betrayed him and the public by abandoning OpenAI’s mission to be a benevolent steward of AI for humanity, and transforming the nonprofit into a profit-seeking juggernaut. “If we make it OK to loot a charity, the entire foundation of charitable giving in America will be destroyed,” Musk testified on the…
Narco subs have been found in the waters of the Solomon Islands. Photo: Ben Maenu’u ChildFund New Zealand is calling for a broader response to illicit drugs in light of the rise of sophisticated drug smuggling operations in the Pacific. In a statement on Tuesday, CEO Josie Pagani said the Pacific drug-trafficking surge is putting children at risk. She said New Zealand needs to look beyond its borders to help Pacific countries deal with drugs turning up on their beaches and manage the risk to children and young people. Her comments come after investigations by the ABC show multiple “narco-subs”…
FC Barcelona’s internal regulatory body explicitly includes the conditions of access andpermanence in FC Barcelona’s sports venues and clearly sets out the sanctions that the Clubintends to impose for any illegal action. All these actions pursue the behaviors expressly typified in current legislation. The ultimate goalis good use and behavior at FC Barcelona’s facilities. FC Barcelona supports the international and tolerant culture of sport and expressly declares itselfagainst any form of discrimination, whether racial, sexual, linguistic, ethnic, ideological, age -based or based on sexual identity. Violent, racist, xenophobic or intolerant behavior is typified and the sanctions are also exposed,which reach…
While Ratu Finau Secondary School may be fielding only five athletes to this year’s Coca-Cola Games, they are adamant to stamp their mark alongside other giant schools like Marist Brothers High and Suva Grammar. Team captain Livai Nabunobuno says his teammates were quite nervous while training today at the HFC Bank Stadium with other schools, but he reminded them to have faith in the hard work they have put in over the past few months. After missing out on last year’s competition, Nabunobuno says they are looking to once again build their presence in high school athletics. He is aware…
New Zealand says it was approached by the US at the United Nations (UN) with a proposal for a scheme called “Trade Over Aid”. Photo: AFP / Mandel Ngan The United States is expected to roll out an initiative encouraging high-income countries to scale back their aid spending this month. New Zealand says it was approached by the US at the United Nations (UN) with a proposal for a scheme called “Trade Over Aid”. “New Zealand has been approached and is discussing the initiative with the US ahead of its launch,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz…
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has sanctioned two leaders of Pacific island nations for alleged corruption, accusing them both of creating openings for China to increase its influence in the region.On Tuesday, the US Department of State issued a notice alleging that the president of Palau’s Senate, Hokkons Baules, and a former mayor in the Marshall Islands, Anderson Jibas, had engaged in “significant corruption”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listNeither they nor their families will henceforth be allowed to enter the US, according to the statement.“The Trump Administration will not allow foreign public officials to steal…
Overview: Palau’s nominee for ambassador to Taiwan faced senators in a fast-tracked confirmation hearing, where concerns over patient care and citizen safety abroad took center stage. Lawmakers pressed Gaafar Uherbelau on how he would address ongoing issues affecting Palauans in Taiwan. Lawmakers raise concerns over medical referrals and evacuation plans amid rising regional tensions By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Gaafar J. Uherbelau, President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s nominee for ambassador to Taiwan, appeared before senators Wednesday for a confirmation hearing marked by an unusually fast timeline. The April 15 hearing took place just two days after his nomination and…
Api Koroisau’s hopes of a State of Origin recall appear in tatters after the Wests Tigers hooker accepted a three-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Noah Martin. The Tigers spent the weekend deliberating whether to challenge the grade-two dangerous contact charge Koroisau received following Thursday’s 33-14 win over Canberra. A downgrade would have allowed Koroisau to escape suspension with a $3000 fine, but the third-placed Tigers erred on the side of caution, entering an early guilty plea on Monday. It means Koroisau will not play again before the Origin series opener on May 27, missing clashes against Cronulla, Melbourne…
Issued by: on AIRAI, Palau — Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Christy Hanson) Date Taken: 03.05.2026 Date Posted: 03.17.2026 01:51 Photo ID: 9569714 VIRIN: 260305-A-XO892-9253 Resolution: 1669×1113 Size: 335.01 KB Location: AIRAI, PW …
Overview: Palau has declared April as Earth Month, with nationwide cleanups, reef restoration and a major push led by traditional chiefs to remove marine debris and invasive species across all 16 states. Council of Chiefs joins national push with traditional stewardship efforts across 16 states KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau has officially designated April as Earth Month, launching a nationwide campaign of environmental activities ahead of Earth Day on April 22. His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr. issued Presidential Proclamation No. 26-424, recognizing the observance and calling for collective action to protect the country’s natural resources. This year’s theme,…