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Nvidia in talks to buy ‘open’ model startup Reflection AI: FT

Nvidia in talks to buy ‘open’ model startup Reflection AI: FT Seeking AlphaReflection AI unveils an open-source Western answer to Chinese labs SemaforOpenAI and Anthropic Have a New Threat to Worry About—and It Isn’t China GizmodoThe U.S. has a new horse in the race to build the best open-source AI model FortuneScoop: A powerful new model from startup Reflection is set to shake up the AI race Axios

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Ichung’wah Bill seeking to scrap development authorities draws resistance from residents

Residents from across ten counties have voiced their opposition to the closure of regional development authorities, saying the institutions have enhanced the lives of marginalised communities and catalysed the delivery of critical projects at the grassroots. After Kikuyu legislator Kimani Ichung'wah introduced the Regional Development Authorities Laws (Repeal) Bill, 2026, more stakeholders have rejected the bill in its entirety, calling it a reversal of grassroots gains.Residents from across ten counties have voiced their opposition to the closure of regional development authorities, saying the institutions have enhanced the lives of marginalised communities and catalysed the delivery of critical projects at the grassroots.In public participation forums held in Isiolo and Narok counties, beneficiaries of the Ewaso Ng’iro North and Ewaso Ng’iro South development authorities, respectively, called for the institutions to be strengthened through internal restructuring and additional resource mobilisation.“The role ENNDA (Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority) plays is crucial to the livelihoods of people in Northern Kenya. Abolishing it will threaten the livelihoods of residents. Despite the Equalisation Fund and the limited allocations to our counties, this region still requires additional support and initiatives to address development disparities and marginalisation,” said Jil...

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Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel's son Silas makes acting debut in 'Matchbox'

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel's son Silas makes acting debut in 'Matchbox' USA TodayJessica Biel Reveals Her and Justin Timberlake's Son Silas Makes Cameo in Matchbox: The Movie E! NewsJessica Biel Reacts to Matchbox the Movie Being Her First Film in Over 9 Years: ‘It Kind of Blew My Mind’ (Exclusive) People.comJessica Biel's pre-teen son hated her plunging movie dress Female FirstJessica Biel Reveals It Took 11 Years of Motherhood To Feel Like Herself Yahoo

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Parents fear YouTubers are bringing ‘brain rot’ to Netflix. But are kids wising up to ‘slop’?

Parents fear YouTubers are bringing ‘brain rot’ to Netflix. But are kids wising up to ‘slop’? The GuardianAnalysis: Is Netflix taking a bite out of YouTube? BroadcastYouTube's Lead Over Netflix in TV Viewing Keeps Growing. Is Netflix Stock a Sell? The Motley FoolThe Combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Will Be The Second Most Watched Media Company Behind Only YouTube – Here is How Disney, FOX, NBCUniversal & More Stack Up | Cord Cutters NewsIncreasingly More People Watch YouTube Instead of Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Etc | Cord Cutters News

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Kounde Gets 8.5, Jesus With 8 | Barcelona Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Getafe

Kounde Gets 8.5, Jesus With 8 | Barcelona Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Getafe Yahoo SportsBarcelona 3-0 Getafe: Anthony Gordon scores first Barca goal as Catalan club equal best start to La Liga season BBCEuropean football: Gordon boosts Barcelona and Bayern battle back The GuardianWill it be Hamza's chance? Barcelona issue medical statement before Getafe clash Goal.comThe best team in the world? Barça have won 9 out of 9 OneFootball

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