ABC discontinues ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ after host’s statements on Kirk

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WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live” off the air, after comments by the late-night show’s host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted a threat by the head of the top U.S. communications regulator against Disney. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pressured broadcasters to stop airing content he has … Read more

Google, PayPal to roll out AI-powered solutions across platforms in new partnership

Google and PayPal have entered a multi-year strategic partnership to bring new AI shopping and payment experiences to their users, the companies said on Wednesday. PayPal’s shares ticked up over 3% in late afternoon trading. The digital payments company’s solutions, including PayPal-branded checkout, Hyperwallet and Payouts solutions, will now be integrated into a range of … Read more

Pakistan back in Asia Cup after referee apology

DUBAI: A controversy during the recent Pakistan-India clash in the Asia Cup was ended on Wednesday with a dramatic twist after match referee Andy Pycroft issued an apology to the Pakistan team, leading Pakistan to withdraw its threat to boycott the tournament and take part in the crucial match against the UAE. The match began … Read more

Seas of weeds, AI predicted earthquakes, and Big Tech’s endless appetite

Seas of weeds Source: REUTERS Something wicked this way comes, in the form of brown seaweed (well really it’s a type of algae). Sargassum was once presumed to only exist in the nutrient-poor waters of the Sargasso Sea. However, recent research reveals the journey of sargassum from nutrient-rich coastal areas to the open ocean via … Read more

Dozens killed in Gaza City

GAZA CITY: Huge numbers of Palestinians were fleeing Gaza City by any means on Wednesday as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes. AFP images showed a steady stream of Gazans heading south on foot, by car and on donkey carts, with their few belongings piled high as Israel bombarded the … Read more