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What is DeepSeek? The Chinese OpenAI rival sparking chaos in tech markets
There's a new player in AI on the world stage: DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that's throwing tech valuations into chaos and challenging U.S. dominance in the field with an open-source model that they say they developed for a fraction of the cost of competitors.
Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, the nominations to the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, and Canadian stories and artists scored nods across several categories, including best documentary film.
The midnight book release is back, with readers flocking to events for Onyx Storm
People packed into bookstores, bars and breweries earlier this week, some decked out in dragon-rider leathers, to greet the latest book from Rebecca Yarros: Onyx Storm, a book so anticipated it's bringing back the midnight book release.
Multi-year droughts are becoming hotter, lasting longer and causing more damage: study
Droughts that stretch on for years at a time are becoming longer and more devastating for ecosystems across the globe, according to a new study.
What is the pink powder fire crews are dropping on L.A., and how does it work?
Some of the visuals coming out of Los Angeles County over the past week show a vivid pink substance coating streets, cars and plants. This is fire retardant, dropped by aerial firefighting tankers in massive plumes of red or pink to slow down fires. But how does it work, and is it safe?
'We are not doing political films': Why award-winning documentaries are being frozen out
The story of the first successful Amazon facility union and a film about Palestinian resistance in the West Bank are among the award-winning documentaries from last year that you can't find on a major streaming platform. Here's a look at the factors limiting your ability to see these films.
Neil Gaiman responds to accusations of sexual assault and rape
Writer Neil Gaiman has responded to serious allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation made against him this week, admitting that he recognized some events but claiming that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. Numerous women have accused the writer of rape, sexual assault and sexual coercion.
Cancellations and chaos continue as Hollywood reacts to ongoing L.A. fires
The toll of the devastating fires still churning through Los Angeles is compounding for the film industry as the crisis enters its third day, with more events being postponed and stars like Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Mandy Moore mourning the destruction of their homes.
Hollywood thrown into chaos as wildfires rip through L.A., forcing evacuations, cancelling premieres
Hollywood stars including Mark Hamill and Mandy Moore were among the thousands of residents sent fleeing as wildfires raged through Los Angeles, consuming homes, threatening iconic buildings and bringing the heart of the film industry to a halt, with numerous film events cancelled or postponed.
Mediterranean claimed more than 2,200 migrant lives in 2024. Here's why it could be worse this year
More than 2,200 people died or disappeared trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea last year, according to the United Nations. With more European countries championing the success of far-right policies aimed at shutting out migrants, experts are warning even more lives could be lost in 2025 without real change.