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OpenAI has introduced new features for developers, including updates to the o1 model and improvements to the Realtime API. The company promises to improve performance and reduce prices for services, including WebRTC support.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle published a holiday card with photos of their children. Fans were amazed by the long hair of three-year-old Princess Lilibeth, who has not been seen since 2022.

The French territory of Mayotte was hit by a powerful cyclone with wind speeds of over 225 km/h. Rescuers are searching for survivors among the destroyed settlements, and the population is experiencing an acute shortage of water and food.

An EF1 tornado struck northern California, injuring 4 people and damaging cars. Other US states were also affected by the storm, causing heavy snowfall and one death in Nebraska.

Meta has asked the California Attorney General to block the change of OpenAI's status. The company believes that this will set a dangerous precedent for the abuse of tax benefits.

An archive with 12 unreleased Michael Jackson songs recorded in 1989-1991 was discovered in a California warehouse. Among the finds are a unique duet with LL Cool J and personal conversations with the singer during the recording.

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling the Malibu Canyons Fire, which has covered 6 square miles of territory. More than 10,000 people have been evacuated and 7,500 buildings are under threat.

The Duke of Sussex said that he and Meghan Markle plan to stay in the United States because of the safety and future of their children. The family has been living in Montecito, California, since 2020 after leaving the royal family.

An earthquake of magnitude 7 points occurred off the northern coast of California at a depth of 10 km. Due to the threat of a tsunami, residents of coastal areas were evacuated inland, and later the warning was canceled.

In Piedmont, a Tesla crashed into a cement wall and caught fire, killing three high school students and injuring one. The crash was reported by an IPhone from the car, and police are investigating speed as a possible cause of the incident.

The reality TV star presented her new D&GxSKIMS lingerie collection in a provocative photo shoot with a Catholic rosary. Fans criticized Kim for disrespecting religious symbols.

Police release a report on the 2017 investigation into alleged sexual assault by Pete Hagel. The candidate for US Secretary of Defense denies the allegations, and Trump continues to support him.

OpenAI and Common Sense Media have launched a Free Online Course for K12 teachers on using ChatGPT in education. The course has already been implemented in dozens of schools in the United States, but some teachers have expressed concern.

One of the strongest storms in a decade hit the northwestern United States with winds of over 121 km/h. The storm left more than 129,000 customers without power and caused widespread destruction.

A fisherman filmed a great white shark almost 4 meters long near the islands of Porquerolles and Por Croix in France. The species is listed as endangered on the Red List.

The Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm Park caused 22 people to hang in the air for more than 2 hours due to a technical malfunction. Mechanics used a crane to evacuate all passengers, and two were hospitalized.

SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base, 13 of which have Direct to Cell capability. The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket made its 20th flight.

A single-engine airplane crashed near a race track in Southern California during the NHRA finals. Three of the four passengers were injured, two of them seriously.

Grimmway Farms recalls organic carrots due to E. coli contamination in 18 US states. There have been 39 cases of the disease, 15 hospitalizations and one death.

A dead belted fish, considered a mythical harbinger of natural disasters, has been found on the coast of California. This is only the second case in three months and the 21st since 1901.

The first case of clade I monkeypox infection was reported in California after a patient returned from East Africa. The patient has been treated and is in self-isolation at home, and the CDC is monitoring his contacts.

A group of fraudsters tried to obtain insurance payments by staging a bear attack on a car. Using a bear costume and special devices, they caused $142,000 in damage.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor could retire, allowing Biden to nominate Harris to fill her seat. Democrats have a majority in the Senate through January, giving them a chance to confirm the nominee.

The Republicans have 212 seats against 200 for the Democrats, with 218 needed to control the House of Representatives. The final result depends on 23 districts where the vote count is still ongoing.

An uncontrolled wildfire has spread to at least 8,290 hectares near Los Angeles, destroying 132 homes. Due to strong winds, 400 homes were evacuated and the fire is only 5% contained.

The FBI is investigating a series of anonymous racist messages sent to black citizens in various US states after Trump's victory. The messages contain references to slavery and have caused nationwide concern.

Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would vote for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. The former Republican governor criticized both parties and especially Donald Trump.

A California state court has sentenced David DePaul to life in prison for assaulting Nancy Pelosi's husband. Earlier, a federal court had already sentenced him to 30 years behind bars.

Iran has executed 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmaghd on charges of the 2008 Shiraz terrorist attack. Amnesty International claims an unfair trial and forced confessions, while the EU condemns the execution.

A Los Angeles prosecutor has recommended a review of the sentence of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. New evidence of sexual abuse by their father has emerged.