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Germany saw heightened political tension as Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel clashed in parliament following the AfD’s significant victory in Saxony-Anhalt, where they secured 44% of the vote. The AfD’s success, praised by US President Donald Trump, marks a historic shift, and the party is now exploring potential alliances to form a government. Simultaneously, Europe’s royalty gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the funeral of King Harald V, who died August 28th after a 35-year reign, with numerous heads of state and European royals in attendance.
Across the globe, a wave of extreme heat and humidity is impacting millions. Alerts are in effect from California to Kentucky, with forecasts reaching 116 degrees in Indio, California, and 106 degrees in Dallas. Cooler conditions are expected by Saturday. Elsewhere, Google announced a €13 billion investment in Finland’s AI infrastructure, its largest single investment in Europe, and Apple entered the foldable phone market with the release of the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999.
Finally, concerns surrounding artificial intelligence are escalating. An Anthropic researcher issued a warning about potential loss of control over AI by late 2027, while OpenAI's chief scientist cautioned about inadequate preparedness for the advancement of machine intelligence. North Korea has also reportedly built a two-story uranium enrichment facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex.
Across the globe, a wave of extreme heat and humidity is impacting millions. Alerts are in effect from California to Kentucky, with forecasts reaching 116 degrees in Indio, California, and 106 degrees in Dallas. Cooler conditions are expected by Saturday. Elsewhere, Google announced a €13 billion investment in Finland’s AI infrastructure, its largest single investment in Europe, and Apple entered the foldable phone market with the release of the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999.
Finally, concerns surrounding artificial intelligence are escalating. An Anthropic researcher issued a warning about potential loss of control over AI by late 2027, while OpenAI's chief scientist cautioned about inadequate preparedness for the advancement of machine intelligence. North Korea has also reportedly built a two-story uranium enrichment facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex.