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Pessimism dogs eastern Germany despite economic gains
Pessimism dogs eastern Germany despite economic gains
by  AFP

With its shiny new housing estates, scores of building sites and bustling city centre, Jena represents the fresh face of the former East Germany. But the AfD scored only 15 percent of the vote in the city in June's European elections, well below the rest of eastern Germany.

California lawmakers pass AI safety bill
California lawmakers pass AI safety bill
by  AFP

A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California's legislature on Wednesday, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.

Qantas profits descend as fares fall after Covid
Qantas profits descend as fares fall after Covid
by  AFP

Australian airline Qantas on Thursday reported a slide in net profit as post-Covid fares dropped, but said it was working to rebuild its reputation after a string of public scandals. Net profit fell 28 percent to Aus$1.25 billion ($US48 billion) for the financial year that ended June 30, the airline said.

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