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    US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in Bold Military Raid, Sparking International Outcry and Geopolitical Shifts

    In a dramatic predawn operation on January 3, 2026, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas, with President Trump announcing plans for a transitional government amid drug trafficking charges and economic turmoil.

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    India Demands Action from X Corp on Grok AI Misuse in 'Grok Bikini' Trend

    The Indian government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to X Corp regarding the misuse of its Grok AI in generating non-consensual indecent images of women, highlighting global concerns over digital harassment and privacy violations.

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    The Grok 'Bikini Trend': AI-Generated Images Spark Debate on Consent and Digital Ethics

    A viral trend on X involving xAI's Grok chatbot generating bikini images from user photos has ignited concerns over privacy violations, non-consensual edits, and the broader dangers of generative AI.

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    MiniMax Introduces M2.1: A Groundbreaking Open-Source AI Model for Multilingual Programming Excellence

    MiniMax has announced M2.1, an advanced open-source AI model specializing in multilingual programming languages such as Rust, Java, and Go, achieving a leading 72.5% score on the SWE-bench Multilingual benchmark and surpassing competitors like Gemini 3 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.5.

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    Z.ai Releases GLM-4.7: A Comprehensive Upgrade Over GLM-4.6 in AI Capabilities

    Z.ai's latest GLM-4.7 model introduces significant improvements over GLM-4.6 in coding, reasoning, and tool usage, with new features enhancing multi-turn stability and strong benchmark gains.

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    OpenAI Unveils 'Your Year with ChatGPT' Recap Feature Amid Growing Concerns Over AI Moderation

    OpenAI has launched a personalized year-end recap for ChatGPT users, highlighting 2025 interactions, but the rollout coincides with user criticisms of recent updates that impose stricter content controls.

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    Gold Surges to New All-Time High Amid Fed Rate Cuts and Geopolitical Tensions

    On December 22, 2025, gold prices hit a record high exceeding $4,400 per ounce, marking the precious metal's strongest annual performance in over four decades, fueled by monetary policy easing, safe-haven demand, and economic uncertainties.

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    Silver Hits Record High Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets and Geopolitical Tensions

    Silver prices have surged to a new all-time high, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, escalating geopolitical tensions, and strong industrial demand, marking a significant year-to-date increase.

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    Russian Lawmaker Proposes Nighttime Social Media Blackout for Childless Couples to Boost Birth Rates

    A Russian parliament member has suggested restricting social media access for childless couples between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. to encourage higher birth rates, amid ongoing demographic challenges exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict, as reported in multiple credible sources.

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    OpenAI Rolls Out Personalization Sliders in ChatGPT Amid User Backlash Over Model Shifts

    OpenAI has introduced new sliders in ChatGPT's personalization settings, allowing users to adjust traits like warmth and enthusiasm, as the company faces criticism from the #keep4o campaign regarding shifts to newer, more cautious AI models.

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