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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T15:28:57+00:00

Teen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chatsOpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence – who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches on Tuesday, is tailored for children aged 13 to 17 with stronger protections including content restrictions around things such as suicide, self-harm and romantic or sexual chats. It also provides

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Amazon Seller Services revenue surges by 15% in FY26

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T15:25:31+00:00

Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of the e-commerce major, crossed the ₹35,000 crore-mark in revenues in FY26 indicating strong volume growth

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Organic and exciting

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T15:25:29+00:00

Gorkha Haat’s success story can be replicated in Bihar

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Satcom witnessing remarkable phase of technological evolution: Experts

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T15:16:12+00:00

According to BIF, India has a digital connectivity opportunity worth Rs. ₹1 lakh crore at a conservative estimate, which can be largely achieved through Satcom services.

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Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against him

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T15:14:30+00:00

Bonnier Books will no longer publish UK’s top-selling true crime author following Guardian investigationThe main publisher of the bestselling true crime writer Christopher Berry-Dee has dropped the author following a Guardian investigation into allegations of violence and sexual abuse against him, which he denies. Waterstones has also removed his books from sale.“We are shocked and appalled by the very serious allegations relating to Christopher Berry-Dee, and our thoughts are with those affected,” said the publisher Bonnier Books in a statement to the Guardian. Continue reading...

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Ентоні Бурден та ще три ексцентричні шеф-кухарі з кінофільмів

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-18T15:03:00+00:00

В український прокат виходить фільм про відомого американського шеф-кухаря, письменника та ведучого Ентоні Бурдена. УНІАН розповідає про фільм та згадує інші стрічки, де незвичайні шефи постають головними героями.

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PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommend

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:50+00:00

Triptorelin, already listed for prostate cancer, should have unrestricted use, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government should fund treatment for thousands of women with breast cancer or endometriosis, and children with gender dysphoria, according to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme’s advisory committee.The committee met urgently in July in response to AstraZeneca’s announcement it would remove Zoladex from the market, risking leaving more than 7,500 women with breast cancer without an alternative tre

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Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods as taps run dry for thousands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:04+00:00

Forecasters say ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ will not reverse widespread drought conditionsFloods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil.While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the coming days, it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressure on wildlife, farmers, firefighters and water resources. Continue reading...

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Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:04+00:00

‘First meaningful rain for a long time’ is forecast but water firms continue to ask customers to restrict useFloods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil.While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the coming days, it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressure on wildlife, farmers, firefighters and water resources. Continue reading...

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Belgian firefighters push to encircle ‘largest wildfire in a century’ – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T14:39:10+00:00

The blaze charring peatland, pine trees and hiking trails grew over the weekend to half the size of ManhattanSome first pictures from this morning’s earthquakes in Granada are emerging on social media…Andalusian president Juanma Moreno urged residents to maintain “maximum caution” as more seismic movements and aftershocks may happen. Continue reading...

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