Google-backed Anthropic debuts its most powerful chatbot yet, as generative AI battle heats up
March 4, 2024
Anthropic on Monday debuted Claude 3, a chatbot and suite of AI models that it calls its fastest and most powerful yet.
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Gen AI is here to stay — here are 5 skills to help you stay relevant in the changing job market
March 4, 2024
Gen AI has become a popular tool in the workplace, and experts say people will need to reskill in order to keep up. These 5 skills will help you stay relevant.
The ‘accidental’ politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy
March 4, 2024
Yulia Navalnaya has vowed to continue her husband's political work fighting for democracy in her country — and she's not the only one.
‘Clear and convincing information’ that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence says UN Special Representative
March 4, 2024
Following a 17-day visit to Israel, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict reported on Monday that she and a team of experts had found “clear and convincing information” of rape, and sexualized torture being committed against host...
Gaza war may fuel much wider Middle East crisis, warns UN rights chief
March 4, 2024
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza continued in Egypt for a second day on Monday as the UN’s top rights official warned that the war there risked morphing into a much “wider conflagration” enveloping every country in the Middle East and beyond.
UPDATING LIVE: General Assembly President condemns ‘catastrophic, unconscionable, shameful’ conditions in Gaza
March 4, 2024
Having heard a briefing by Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), ambassadors at the General Assembly are discussing the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the critical work of the agency. The meeting f...
‘Mega election’ 2024 could be a landmark for democracy: UN rights chief
March 4, 2024
Dozens of elections taking place this year around the world will likely be “free from hatred” and respect the will of the people, but there are warning signs that several polls may not - from Bangladesh to Chad, Hungary, Russia and Senegal, UN rights c...
UN crime prevention chief pledges enhanced cooperation in Somalia
March 4, 2024
The Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly has highlighted the threats of transnational organized crime, terrorism, and corruption which is plaguing Somalia.
Kamala Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza
March 4, 2024
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris demanded Hamas agree to an immediate six-week ceasefire while urging Israel to do more to boost aid deliveries to Gaza.
Japan’s Nikkei closes above 40,000 after Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs; China ‘Two Sessions’ meeting in focus
March 4, 2024
Investors are watching the proceedings of China's "Two Sessions" meetings, which is the country's main political event for the year.
The North Sea could become a ‘central storage camp’ for carbon waste. Not everyone likes the idea
March 4, 2024
Norway's government wants to show the world it is possible to safely inject and store carbon waste under the seabed.
China breaks with tradition at annual ‘Two Sessions’ meeting by scrapping premier’s press conference
March 4, 2024
China is set this week to kick off its annual parliamentary meetings, which investors are watching closely for signals on economic stimulus.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. manufacturing struggles to recover
March 4, 2024
Hot U.S. January inflation data has muddied the overall economic outlook.
‘Last chance saloon’: UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts
March 4, 2024
Economists expect U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to use a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts at his Spring Budget on Wednesday.
Telcos are barely done rolling out 5G networks — and they’re already talking about ‘5.5G’
March 4, 2024
Telecom operators haven't yet finished rolling out 5G mobile internet. They're already talking about building "5.5G," or "5G Advanced."
U.S. Defeat in Micron Trade-Secrets Case Reveals Struggle Countering Beijing
March 4, 2024
The verdict against the Justice Department is regarded as a setback in efforts to contain Chinese corporate theft.
Singapore paid a ‘grant’ to secure Taylor Swift concerts. Good business or unfair to other countries?
March 4, 2024
Singapore's payment of a "grant" to secure Taylor Swift's concerts in the city-state prompts questions about the future of competition for musical acts and tourism dollars, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark surpasses Pete Maravich for NCAA scoring record
March 4, 2024
Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark surpasses Pete Maravich for the all-time NCAA scoring record against Ohio State on Sunday. It was Clark's final home game.
Rihanna performs concert in India at wedding for son of Asia’s richest man
March 4, 2024
Rihanna was a guest and also a performer at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant in India. Anant is the son of Asia's richest man in the world, Mukesh.
‘Saturday Night Live’ takes aim at Biden, close allies who claim president is sharp ‘behind closed doors’
March 4, 2024
"Saturday Night Live" took aim at President Biden's age on Saturday and specifically his close allies who continue to claim the president is sharp "behind closed doors."
Kristin Juszczyk creates Caitlin Clark-inspired vest ahead of final Iowa home game
March 4, 2024
Iowa star Caitlin Clark inspired Kristin Juszczyk to make a special vest to commemorate her scoring record ahead of Saturday's final home game for her.
Pompeo blasts Biden admin for making ‘same mistake’ as Obama on settlements in Jewish biblical region
March 4, 2024
President Biden's administration is under fire from former Secretary of State Pompeo for stripping Jewish Israelis of their right to live in Israel’s biblical region.
‘Fox News Sunday’ on March 3, 2024
March 4, 2024
Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ben Cardin, D-Md., and more react to the Biden and Trump border visits and discuss the president's State of the Union address.
Christian McCaffrey’s brother one-ups 49ers star at NFL Scouting Combine
March 4, 2024
Luke McCaffrey picked up some bragging rights on Saturday as he ran a quicker 40-yard dash time than his superstar running back brother Christian.
Tennessee National Guard deploying to southern border as Biden admin ‘fails to act,’ GOP gov says
March 4, 2024
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visited members of the state's National Guard ahead of their deployment to the southern border to help with the immigration crisis.
Max Verstappen’s dad: Red Bull ‘in danger of being torn apart’ amid team principal’s controversy
March 4, 2024
Max Verstappen's father offered a stark warning about the future of the Red Bull Formula One team amid the controversy surrounding its team principal.
Georgia homeowner’s rental property seized by squatters while he was caring for sick wife: ‘Very frustrating’
March 4, 2024
Georgia realtor Paul Callins told Atlanta's WSB-TV that his rental property was taken over by squatters while he was away taking care of his sick wife.
IMAX ‘ran out of seats’ for ‘Dune: Part Two’ and Legendary Entertainment is interested in ‘Part Three’
March 4, 2024
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" opened with an estimated $81.5 million at the box office, the highest of any film released so far in 2024.
Mayorkas responds to ‘SNL’ sketch that mocked WH defense of Biden’s age by continuing running trend
March 4, 2024
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reacted to a "Saturday Night Live" sketch making fun of President Biden's age and his administration's defense of him.
Giants’ Bob Melvin explains why he requires players to stand on field for national anthem
March 4, 2024
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin brought a patriotic rule to the clubhouse in spring training this year – everyone must stand for the national anthem.
Laken Riley’s mother speaks out about ‘avoidable tragedy’ after daughter’s funeral
March 4, 2024
Laken Riley's mother spoke out publicly for the first time since her daughter's murder on the University of Georgia campus in a Saturday Facebook post.
Kentucky Dem suggests child sex dolls could protect kids from pedophiles: ‘Gives them a release’
March 4, 2024
Kentucky Democratic state Sen. Karen Berg argued that child sex dolls could lower a pedophile's likelihood of abusing a child, sparking outrage from Republicans.
Single mom of triplet teens refuses to throw individual sweet 16 birthday parties: ‘Told them no’
March 4, 2024
A mom posted a personal story on Reddit, writing that her triplet teen girls want a big sweet 16 party – individual parties, that is. She said no, drawing reaction from over 2,000 people.
Jake Paul faces callouts after first-round TKO victory: ‘This is laughable’
March 4, 2024
Le'Veon Bell and Ryan Garcia came after Jake Paul after the boxer topped Ryan Bourland with a first-round TKO in his fight Saturday night in Puerto Rico.
Haley questions whether Trump will follow Constitution, backtracks on pledge to support GOP nominee
March 4, 2024
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley backtracked on a previous pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee for president during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Sydney Sweeney tackles Glen Powell affair rumors on ‘Saturday Night Live’
March 3, 2024
Sydney Sweeney hosted "Saturday Night Live" and addressed multiple rumors she'd heard about herself in the media, including an alleged affair.
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as Israel puts cease-fire agreement ‘on the table’
March 3, 2024
Israel and Hamas are engaged in last-minute negotiations, with Israel putting forward a plan on Sunday as various delegations meet in Egypt.
Rugby star takes page out of Rob Gronkowski’s book as NRL dazzles in Las Vegas
March 3, 2024
Reuben Garrick's spike after a try for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles was just one of the scoring highlights as the NRL put on a show in Las Vegas on Saturday night.