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The REAL reason you're still single: Study reveals the biggest contributing factors - including being intelligent
Mayor blames ICE for'creating chaos' in Minneapolis and tells protesters to go home after illegal migrant is shot Iran confirms protest hero will NOT be executed as Trump reveals Tehran told him'the killing has stopped' after he threatened to take military action'Heads will roll!' US Marshals under fire for sending'Fugitive Task Force' to raid Timothy Busfield's mountain home 60 minutes after he turned himself in on child sex charges My Heated Rivalry fantasy became a reality... and my secret hookup will soon be leading the country Banks seize 367,000 homes as housing pain spreads across US... and it is about to get much worse Shocking truth about Minneapolis woman dragged from car by ICE while screaming that she was on her way to a doctor's appointment Inside Tiger Woods' 50th birthday bash as he cozies up to girlfriend Vanessa Trump to watch Bon Jovi Somali'fraudsters' force out YouTuber who exposed massive scandal amid fraud investigation in Minnesota Shameless Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, pushes'miracle' $150 Goop serum... but plastic surgeon suggests she's neglected to mention a far more invasive secret behind her taut face and'TILTED' eyes Danes say Trump is still set on'conquering' Greenland after'frank' talks as Sweden accuses him of exaggerating threats posed by Russia and China to seize the island The reclusive life of Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, 67, as more details emerge over who really fathered the singer's children Palm Beach elites break out in civil war over $200m'greed project'... as Don Jr's fiancée furiously intervenes Suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump receives $600k as woke liberals call him'working class hero' White House responds to Joe Rogan's warning that ICE behavior in Minneapolis resembles Hitler's Gestapo Billionaire sports tycoon becomes America's biggest landowner with latest massive purchase Elon Musk's X stops its AI tool Grok from undressing pictures of real people after huge backlash over sexualised deepfakes MAGA goes wild for new scene in Landman with Glen Powell's glamorous love Michelle Randolph My night at America's'scariest' McDonald's that is so dangerous it does not even have a DOOR, with frightened locals renaming it'McStabby's' The REAL reason you're still single: Study reveals the biggest contributing factors - including being intelligent Whether you're happily on your own or desperate for love, you might wonder why you haven't yet met your perfect match. Now, a study has revealed the main factors contributing to remaining single - and it's bad news for those who went to university. A team from the University of Zurich recruited more than 17,000 people from the UK and Germany for their study. The participants were aged 16 at the start of the study and had no prior relationship experience. They were surveyed annually up until the age of 29 with questions aimed at capturing their characteristics, attributes and sociodemographic factors.
ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in the leg
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has shot a man in the leg in the US city of Minneapolis, where an ICE agent shot dead a woman last week. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said federal officers initially pursued the man in a car chase because he was illegally in the US from Venezuela. The City of Minneapolis confirmed a man was shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. An ICE officer was also taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, the DHS said. Minneapolis city officials said on X: We understand there is anger.
Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims
A labour rights organisation claims it has found evidence of worker exploitation in a Chinese factory that makes the viral Labubu dolls. China Labor Watch (CLW), a US-based non-governmental organisation, alleges that its investigation found that one of Pop Mart's suppliers made employees work excessive overtime shifts, sign blank or incomplete contracts and did not give them paid leave. The furry Labubu dolls have surged in popularity around the world in recent years and are best known for selling toys in blind boxes, which hide its content from buyers until it is opened. Pop Mart told the BBC that it is investigating the claims. The Beijing-based toy retailer said it appreciated the details from the review and that it will firmly require companies making its toys to correct their practices if the allegations are found to be true.
Musk's X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images of real people
Elon Musk said he was'not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok. Elon Musk said he was'not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok. Musk's X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualised images of real people UK government claims vindication after Keir Starmer criticised earlier decision to keep functionality as'horrific' The UK government has claimed "vindication" after Elon Musk's X announced it had stopped its AI-powered Grok feature from editing pictures of real people to show them in revealing clothes such as bikinis, including for premium subscribers. Following a fortnight of public outcry at the tool embedded into X being used to create sexualised images of women and children, the company said it would "geoblock" the ability of users "to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar attire via the Grok account and in Grok in X", in countries where it was illegal. It said it would do this in the UK in line with law changes ministers have pledged to introduce.
X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Elon Musk's AI model Grok will no longer be able to edit photos of real people to show them in revealing clothing, after widespread concern over sexualised AI deepfakes in countries including the UK and US. We have implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of images of real people in revealing clothing such as bikinis. This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers, reads an announcement on X, which operates the Grok AI tool. The change was announced hours after California's top prosecutor said the state was probing the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes, including of children, generated by the AI model. The update expands measures that stop all users, including paid subscribers, editing images of real people in revealing outfits.
Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector
Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, with particular focus on Kyiv, as ongoing Russian strikes continue to leave thousands of residents without power. The nation is in the midst of a particularly cold winter, with overnight temperatures in Kyiv dropping to around -20C. After a special cabinet meeting, President Volodymyr Zelensky said a round-the-clock task force would be set up to deal with the damaging consequences of Russian airstrikes and worsening weather conditions. He accused Moscow of deliberately exploiting the harsh, sub-zero temperatures to target critical infrastructure, including energy distribution facilities. In recent weeks, Kyiv has been particularly affected by Russian attacks, leaving thousands of homes without regular power, heating or running water.
Australian police smash e-bikes in crackdown on unruly teens
Police say at least 25 kids used e-bikes and scooters to evade arrest and intimidate drivers. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Australian police are cracking down on groups of unruly teenagers who they say are using deceptively speedy e-bikes and scooters to engage in "antisocial riding behavior." Their solution: confiscate the popular micromobility devices and crush them. The roundup, dubbed Operation Moorhead, began last week in the suburbs of Perth in southwestern Australia.
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
California's top prosecutor has launched an investigation into the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes generated by Elon Musk's AI model Grok. Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement announcing the probe: The avalanche of reports detailing the non-consensual, sexually explicit material that xAI has produced and posted online in recent weeks is shocking. California's inquiry comes as British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns of possible action against X. In Wednesday's statement, Bonta said: This material, which depicts women and children in nude and sexually explicit situations, has been used to harass people across the internet. The Democratic prosecutor urged xAI to take immediate action.
Elon Musk's stubborn spin on Grok's sexualized images controversy
Elon Musk has been promoting Grok's popularity as if it were a piece of productivity software. Elon Musk has been promoting Grok's popularity as if it were a piece of productivity software. Today, we discuss Elon Musk's rosy depiction of Grok's image generation controversy; the seven-figure panic among Silicon Valley billionaires over a proposed wealth tax in California, though with one notable exception; and how AI and robotics have revitalized the Consumer Electronics Showcase. The firestorm over the Grok AI tool has been raging for more than a week now, and it shows no signs of dying down. Last week, I wrote about the rising backlash against Elon Musk's Grok AI tool, which in recent weeks has allowed users to generate thousands of sexualized images of women.
Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has lost confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable after Israeli football fans were banned from a match against Aston Villa. Mahmood told MPs a damning review from the policing watchdog over the intelligence that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned showed a failure of leadership. The force has apologised saying it did not deliberately distort evidence that was used by Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group for the 6 November game . Chief Constable Craig Guildford remains in post, but faces a meeting on 27 January to be questioned by Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster who has the authority to sack him. Mahmood told the Commons on Wednesday she intended to restore the power for home secretaries to dismiss chief constables who fail their communities.