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A new investigation has revealed that Chinese military researchers have reportedly utilized outputs from American AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic defense systems. The findings stem from a review of over 80 Chinese academic papers and patents conducted by Reuters, corroborated by an additional two dozen military-linked case studies independently verified by the agency.

During my recent adventure in North Cascade National Park, I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Garmin Instinct 3 to determine which smartwatch excels in outdoor hiking conditions. Wearing each device on separate wrists, I logged the data using Strava from my iPhone 16 Plus.

The United States, Iran, and Oman are inching closer to an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a potential announcement scheduled for Wednesday, according to multiple regional sources and a U.S. official. This deal, which has been under negotiation for several weeks, aims to restore the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and resume talks regarding a nuclear agreement.

Disney exceeded Wall Street expectations for earnings in its latest quarterly report, with mixed results across segments. The company's parks and streaming divisions propelled earnings, while traditional TV and theatrical releases saw a boost from the success of "Toy Story 5." Revenue for the experiences segment, encompassing theme parks and cruises, grew 10% year over year to $9.97 billion.

On Wednesday, a stabbing incident occurred in London's Covent Garden district, resulting in four individuals being injured, according to the Metropolitan Police. The incident is suspected to be related to mental health issues. A 47-year-old female suspect was apprehended at the scene and charged with having an offensive weapon and assault, authorities added.

A new study reveals that half of the world's dams could become "functionally inoperable" by 2060 due to sediment buildup in reservoirs. According to the research, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, approximately one-fifth of global reservoirs are currently at high risk of becoming sediment-filled and non-functional in the near future.

The sediment, which takes up space meant for water, poses significant threats to water security and the safety of people living near or downstream of these structures, especially as climate change intensifies.

The Senate has officially confirmed Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a significant step in reviving the agency's leadership following a year of turmoil. This 51-44 vote, with only Democratic Senator Tim Kaine backing her, signifies a move towards restoring the political stability within the Trump administration's health sector.

Schwartz, a physician with a background at the Department of Health and Human Services during the first Trump administration, is set to lead the CDC, an agency that has struggled with morale and staffing issues after lacking a full-time political leader for nearly a year.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is set to meet with senior executives of the world governing body on Wednesday, as criticism of his scrapped plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations continues to mount. The meeting, which will include Fifa's management board and key executives such as chief financial officer Thomas Peyer, aims to address the growing dissatisfaction among member associations and attempt to secure Infantino's position.