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The Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed Anthropic and OpenAI as it examines potential consumer protection violations linked to their artificial intelligence products. The agency sent civil investigative demands to the two companies on Wednesday, seeking documents covering safety incidents, privacy policies and safeguards, according to a person familiar with the matter. The action follows the FTC’s announcement two weeks ago that it was investigating the companies as part of a probe launched during the summer. The agency has declined to comment further. Anthropic and OpenAI have faced public scrutiny after several incidents in which their AI models allegedly behaved unpredictably…

China and North Korea have opened a long-delayed road bridge across their border, highlighting closer ties as Pyongyang seeks to ease its economic isolation through stronger relations with Beijing and Moscow. The New Yalu River Bridge links the Chinese city of Dandong with Sinuiju in North Korea. A launch ceremony was held on Thursday, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported. State media footage showed trucks carrying the national flags of both countries lined up on the four-lane crossing, which was decorated with Chinese and North Korean flags. In a video address, Chinese Premier Li Qiang described the bridge as a…

Dentons’ chief executive has urged business leaders to make trust and human connection a central priority, warning that the drive for speed, scale and efficiency must not weaken the relationships on which successful organisations depend. Technology has made it easier for businesses to reach customers and colleagues across borders, while reducing the routine demands of daily work. But the Dentons leader argues that progress must be balanced with opportunities for genuine personal contact. Informal encounters, such as conversations in a lift, over coffee or in a corridor, can create connections that are difficult to replicate through scheduled virtual meetings. They…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made their first official joint appearance since moving back to the UK during a visit to Nottingham on Thursday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took part in activities across the city, visiting Himmah Hub, a community action group focused on food poverty, and the Community Recording Studio. The couple also met supporters gathered outside. Meghan reportedly told one well-wisher: “It’s great to be back.” The Nottingham visit carried particular significance for the couple, as it was also the setting for their first official outing together in 2017. Meghan Markle’s Nottingham appearance For the engagement,…

Arda Güler has reportedly agreed a new contract with Real Madrid that would keep him at the Bernabéu until 2031, ending hopes of a summer move for the highly rated midfielder. The 21-year-old had attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester after struggling to establish himself as a regular in the Real Madrid side. However, his position at the Spanish club appears to have strengthened in recent weeks. Arda Güler’s new contract at Real Madrid Güler’s new deal was reported by TeamTalk as José Mourinho continues to reshape the squad following his return to Real Madrid. There had been speculation that…

Minnesota’s new in-person early voting system will open on Friday, 16 October, allowing voters to place completed ballots directly into a counting machine rather than returning them in envelopes. The change is intended to make early voting operate more like voting on Election Day. The state’s secretary of state, Steve Simon, outlined the arrangements ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and answered questions about concerns over the possible presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near polling places. How early voting will work in Minnesota Voters using an early voting centre will complete their ballot before feeding it into a…

Alex de Minaur was beaten by soon-to-be-crowned world No. 1 Alexander Zverev in the quarter-final of the Shanghai Masters. The German proved too strong for the Australian No. 1, ending de Minaur’s run at the tournament.

Mike Tyson’s wife told the High Court that the former heavyweight pulled out of a £1.5 million advertising campaign because it would have made him look “ridiculous” while speaking to a giant pigeon on screen. Tyson and his company, Tyrannic LLC, are being sued by Medier Ltd, the promoters of online gaming brand Rabona. The company alleges that they breached a sponsorship agreement made in January 2024. The proposed campaign would have featured Tyson taking part in a livestream with four presenters, including one dressed as a giant pigeon. He was also expected to share childhood stories, teach the character…

Abby Care, a US home-care startup that trains family members to become certified, paid caregivers, has raised $82 million in a Series C funding round led by Transformation Capital. The company, founded by Havi Nguyen in 2022, operates as a Medicaid provider and works with health plans to organise care at home for families with complex needs. CVS Health Ventures, Frist Cressey Ventures and Pivotal Ventures joined as new investors, while Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital and Sequoia also participated. Abby Care describes itself as an AI-native business focused on supporting relatives who are already closely involved in a patient’s care.…

Sally Rooney’s books are to be withdrawn from UK booksellers after the Irish author and her publisher, Faber, agreed to halt supplies over her support for Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organisation in Britain. Rooney, whose bestselling novels include Normal People and Conversations with Friends, had said she intended to use proceeds from her work to support the group. Both books have been adapted for television. Faber said current UK legislation meant it could not pass earnings from Rooney’s work to the author, creating what it described as an “unconscionable situation for a publisher”. In an article…