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DeepSeek’s R1 and OpenAI’s Deep Research just redefined AI — RAG, distillation, and custom models will never be the same
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South Africa has been blindsided by Donald Trump
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As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court | Suzanne Wrack
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Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods
As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
This firm has been bullish on crypto for two years — now it’s calling a top
Analysts at BCA Research say there’s all the classic signs of a top in crypto.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
‘There has been an awakening’: ancient sects on the rise in Modi’s India
Some 400 million devotees will attend this year’s Kumbh Mela festival. Pilgrims and politicians explain why it’s bigger than ever. They sat quietly together on the banks of the Ganges river, heads ...The Guardian - 2d
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Elon Musk Casts Doubt on Trump’s $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Announcement
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