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Pete Buttigieg has reacted to Donald Trump’s comments about Ohio senator Jon Husted, describing the president’s focus on Husted’s appearance as bizarre and arguing that it distracts from issues such as petrol prices and war. The former transportation secretary addressed the remarks during a get-out-the-vote rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Wednesday. Trump had recently praised Husted’s backside, hands and muscular build. Buttigieg said it was unusual for a president to pay such close attention to another politician’s physical appearance. He suggested that Trump’s emphasis on looks was another way of avoiding matters that Americans are more concerned about. Asked whether…

A man was critically injured during a robbery in west Houston on Wednesday afternoon, with police searching for the suspect involved. Houston police were called at about 2.30pm after receiving reports of what initially appeared to be a road-rage shooting. A second caller said he was being robbed by a man he knew, who was carrying a club or stick. Officers found the victim with a head injury and said he had been struck during the incident. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Investigators later concluded that no shooting or road-rage incident had taken place. Police believe…

Eight US states have sued OpenAI over alleged harm caused by ChatGPT, claiming the chatbot has encouraged users – including teenagers – to injure themselves or other people. The bipartisan legal action was brought separately in state courts by attorneys general in Iowa, Kansas, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska and West Virginia. The lawsuits allege that ChatGPT is designed to be agreeable and engaging in order to gain users’ trust. The states claim this can lead the chatbot to reinforce delusions, promote dangerous behaviour and help users plan violence, including mass shootings. They accuse OpenAI of breaching state consumer protection…

Artificial offers a scathing portrait of a manipulative liar who carries himself with the aura of a visionary, presenting a challenging depiction of Altman. Andrew Garfield’s glittering performance is the film’s strongest element. Yet despite the actor’s portrayal, the work is unlikely to have Altman reaching for the ‘Like’ button.

Citigroup chief executive Jane Fraser has said the bank’s next phase will be defined by a drive for excellence, after it reported its strongest third-quarter revenue in a decade. Speaking virtually at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, Fraser said much of the difficult work involved in reshaping Citi had been completed. The bank’s first woman chief executive said the focus would now turn to outperforming its strongest rivals. “We’re definitely in the more fun part of everything that’s going on. We’ve got a lot of the heavy lifting behind us,” Fraser said during a conversation with leadership editor Claire Zillman.…

Hilary Swank is pregnant with her third child at the age of 52, announcing the news in a video shared online with her husband, Philip Schneider, and their twins. In the clip, the family danced in the dark while dressed as glow-in-the-dark stick figures. Swank then turned around to reveal a baby figure on her stomach, signalling that she and Schneider are expecting another child. The actress captioned the video: “A lot of people have been asking what project I’m doing next, this one releases in December.” Swank gave birth to twins Aya and Ohm three years ago. The forthcoming…

Tottenham are reportedly interested in Atletico Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone, with manager Roberto De Zerbi considering attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window. Reports from Spain claim Spurs have identified the 23-year-old Argentina international as a possible addition to their squad. His ability to play in wide attacking positions could provide De Zerbi with greater depth and versatility in the final third. Tottenham interest in Giuliano Simeone faces Atletico hurdle Simeone has become an important member of Diego Simeone’s Atletico squad, while his energetic style is understood to have increased his appeal to Tottenham. Any deal would be difficult…

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an Ace Hardware store in Seagoville, Texas, early on Wednesday, 14 October, after flames broke out in an external storage area and slowed traffic on US Highway 175. The Seagoville Fire Department was called to the store at 550 North US Highway 175 at about 6.11am. Smoke rising from the building was visible on cameras operated by the Texas Department of Transportation. Fire crews brought the fire under control before it could spread further. The store sustained minor smoke and water damage inside, while traffic in the area was affected as emergency services dealt with…

Pope Leo XIV has issued his first public statement since being diagnosed with lung cancer, thanking Catholics for their prayers as he recovers in hospital in Rome. The Pope underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday during which doctors removed the lower lobe of one of his lungs. Medical staff later diagnosed him with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. In a message to Catholics attending a symposium marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s document Amoris laetitia, Leo said he had been unable to join them in person. “I thank you warmly for your prayers and for the…

AI-generated photos on dating apps are prompting users to question whether profiles present a genuine picture of the person behind them, with some singles now actively looking for images they believe have not been digitally altered. Marissa, a 31-year-old marketing professional from Boston, said she regularly encounters profiles featuring minor edits, such as removing someone from a photograph. On other occasions, the images appear to have been created almost entirely by artificial intelligence. One Bumble profile showed a man in a suit tiling a bathroom wall. “AI aside, I’m not sure what the appeal is there,” Marissa said. She asked…