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Across six top large language models, xAI’s Grok performed the worst at identifying and countering antisemitic content, according to a study published Wednesday by the Anti-Defamation League. On the other end of the spectrum, Anthropic’s Claude performed the best according to the report’s metrics, but the ADL said all models had gaps that required improvement.The ADL tested Grok, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama, Claude, Google’s Gemini, and DeepSeek by prompting models with a variety of narratives and statements falling under three categories defined by the ADL: “anti-Jewish,” “anti-Zionist,” and “extremist.” The study rated chatbots on their responses in multiple types of…

As gold prices surged to $5,300 this week, Tether and Coinbase — the two companies behind the world’s largest US dollar stablecoins — are taking different approaches to gaining exposure to the precious metal. Spot gold climbed above $5,300 per ounce on Wednesday, posting a record high of $5,311 at 3:30 am UTC, according to TradingView data.Amid the rally, Tether, issuer of USDt (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, doubled down on its gold accumulation, while Coinbase, a key partner in the USDC (USDC) stablecoin consortium, promoted access to gold futures on its platform.The contrasting strategies show the different ways crypto…

Ryan Reynolds’ rep has addressed the discourse regarding his unsealed text messages in wife Blake Lively’s ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni. “Yes, Ryan got involved — what husband wouldn’t support his wife and the mother of his children?” a rep for Reynolds, 49, said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, January 27. “He saw his wife fighting daily to stand up against sexual harassment in a private and respectful way, only to face retaliation for doing so.” The statement continued, “If anything, Ryan feels like he wasn’t angry enough. He passionately believes in and will stand up…

When Cameroon’s Constitutional Council announced on 27 October 2025 that 92-year-old President Paul Biya had won an eighth term, simmering tensions in the country boiled over – their effects spilling beyond the country’s borders. Public frustration was growing ahead of the 12 October polls. Civil society groups and the youth openly doubted whether the political system built around Mr Biya and his ruling party would ever permit a genuine change of power. Yet millions voted, reflecting a hope that elections could make a difference. But immediately after the Constitutional Council awarded Mr Biya 53.66 per cent of the vote, leading…

Nigerian streamer and TikToker Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has sparked reactions on social media after announcing that he might withdraw from university barely two days after resuming academic activities. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the 20-year-old revealed on his Instagram page on Saturday that he secured admission into a private university in Lagos to study Law. Although Peller did not disclose the name of the institution, reports claimed he was admitted to Caleb University in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos. The TikToker expressed excitement over gaining admission and also took a swipe at critics who had previously mocked his educational background. Not going back…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on Tuesday flagged off the 1st South-East Shooting Competition, describing shooting as a strategic sport for talent discovery and youth empowerment. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Umuahia, Mr Otti said that the competition was part of his administration’s efforts to expand sports development beyond conventional disciplines. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba, described shooting as a recognised Olympic sport. He also said that the sport possesses a strong potential to produce national and international champions when developed adequately at the grassroots level. He said that his…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has summoned Overland Airline over alleged exploitation of customers with costly flight tickets. Director of Consumer Protection for the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a statement posted on his verified X handle, saying the agency had a meeting with the airline. Achimugu said the airline’s argument is that tax in aviation is charged on tickets flown and not when the ticket is purchased, claiming that it has a standing agreement with the tax body. He stated that given the agency’s determination, Overland has been mandated to facilitate a refund to all passengers affected…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments and promotions across key sectors of the state, marking his first major appointments following his recent defection from New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a number of strategic appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across critical sectors of the state,” the statement said. According to the statement, Hon.…

Gunmen have abducted a man and his wife during a night attack on a private residence in Mada town, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine. “Last night, bandits stormed a private residence in Tukanawa area, Mada town of Gusau LGA, Zamfara State. They abducted Alhaji Ali (Ali Babureshi) and his wife during the invasion. “This is coming days after abducted children from the town were released. How long will communities live in fear? How long will banditry continue in Zamfara?,” Bakatsine wrote. As…

On Wednesday evening, the final Match Day of this season’s Champions League group phase, will be played across Europe. And there is a chance that all six Premier League teams in the competition could progress into the knockouts. Arsenal are almost guaranteed to finish top of the table, thanks to a perfect run so far. They host Kairat Almaty and a draw would be enough for Mikel Arteta’s men. For Liverpool, they sit in fourth place with 15 points and welcome Qarabag. Victory will seal their top-eight spot, while a draw would leave the Reds vulnerable with eight clubs also…