Canada joins allies in lowering price cap on Russian oil
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AI-generated “brain rot” videos are popping up all over the internet and getting a lot of attention. Currently gaining traction among younger users, these clips feature wild characters, like a shark wearing sneakers and a ballerina with a cappuccino for a head. One startup driving this trend is OpenArt, founded by two former Google employees…
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Mexico’s central bank cuts interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75%
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