Five Canadian news media publishers have sued OpenAI Inc for breaching copyright by scraping content to train artificial intelligence products like ChatGPT — opening another front against the US$157 billion (RM698.22 billion) startup.

OpenAI sued by top Canadian news publishers over copyright

Recently, Malaysians and Americans shared a striking political moment. In Malaysia, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak issued a rare apology for his role in the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal. Responses from Malaysians to Najib’s apology have been sharply divided.

MySay: Najib’s apology and Trump’s return to the US presidency: What is happening to normal and truth?

China's factory activity expanded modestly for a second straight month in November, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to a string of recent data suggesting a blitz of stimulus is finally trickling through the world's second-largest economy.

China November factory activity expands for second month as Trump threats loom

The flood situation in seven out of nine affected states has worsened on Saturday morning, with the number of evacuees at relief centres (PPS) surpassing 120,000, compared to 106,505 reported on Friday night.

Flood worsens, evacuees exceed 120,000

Much has been reported about the Sarawak government’s negotiations via Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) for the Bornean state’s rights to regulate the oil and gas (O&G) developments within its boundaries. Next door, however, information on Sabah’s progress has seemed scant by comparison, given that both states are on a similar quest.

Sabah’s O&G aspirations quietly brewing

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing of the next interest rate hike was "approaching" as the economy was moving in line with the central bank's forecasts, the Nikkei newspaper reported, leaving open the chance of a December rate increase.

BOJ's Ueda says rate hike timing 'approaching' — report

US trade officials announced on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.

US sets tariffs for solar panels from Southeast Asian nations

Global stock markets rallied on Friday, with Wall Street crowning November with its biggest monthly gain in a year on post-election growth hopes, while the dollar eased amid prospects for firmer rates in Japan and easing in Europe.

Stocks rally, dollar droops in abbreviated session

Oil prices edged lower on Friday and posted a weekly decline of more than 3%, pressured by easing concern over supply risks from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and the prospect of increased supply in 2025 even as Opec+ is expected to extend output cuts.

Oil settles down as ease of supply risks drives weekly loss

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, lifted by technology stocks such as Nvidia, while retail was in focus as the holiday shopping season kicked off.

S&P 500, Dow close at record highs on tech, retail in focus

An investment vehicle linked to Berjaya Group’s Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Berjaya Food Bhd (KL:BJFOOD) with a 8.09% stake.

Vincent Tan-linked vehicle emerges as substantial shareholder in Berjaya Food with 8.09% stake

Much has been reported about the Sarawak government’s negotiations via Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) for the Bornean state’s rights to regulate the oil and gas (O&amp;G) developments within its boundaries. Next door, however, information on Sabah’s progress has seemed scant by comparison, given that both states are on a similar quest.

The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, lifted by technology stocks such as Nvidia, while retail was in focus as the holiday shopping season kicked off.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing of the next interest rate hike was "approaching" as the economy was moving in line with the central bank's forecasts, the Nikkei newspaper reported, leaving open the chance of a December rate increase.

The flood situation in seven out of nine affected states has worsened on Saturday morning, with the number of evacuees at relief centres (PPS) surpassing 120,000, compared to 106,505 reported on Friday night.

China's factory activity expanded modestly for a second straight month in November, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to a string of recent data suggesting a blitz of stimulus is finally trickling through the world's second-largest economy.

Five Canadian news media publishers have sued OpenAI Inc for breaching copyright by scraping content to train artificial intelligence products like ChatGPT — opening another front against the US$157 billion (RM698.22 billion) startup.

Recently, Malaysians and Americans shared a striking political moment. In Malaysia, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak issued a rare apology for his role in the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal. Responses from Malaysians to Najib’s apology have been sharply divided.

I HAVE a running joke with my boyfriend about cell phone chargers in cars.

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ITALY has chosen Neapolitan pizza as its candidate for protection under Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Italian media repor...

Italy offers Neapolitan pizza for Unesco heritage menu

THE awards season kicked off on Sunday in Los Angeles with the 72nd Golden Globes Awards. Here’s a look at some of Tinseltown’s fashion hits and misses at the event recognising the movie industry for its work.

Garb Galore

THE net overall impact of this year’s 28% plunge in oil prices is positive for the global economy. But it isn’t universal, and it comes with negative dimensions that need to be well understood, lest they end up reversing the benefits.

The good comes from the boost that lower oil prices ...

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