Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is considering severing its relationship with Anthropic over theartificial intelligencefirm's insistence on maintaining some limitations on how the U.S. military uses its models, Axios reported on Saturday, citing an administration official.
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SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the U.S. and Britain.
Announced in 2021, AUKUS is Australia's largest-ever defence investment and will see U.S.-commanded Virginia-class submarines based in Australia from 2027, several Virginia submarines sold to Australia from around 2030, and Britain and Australia building a new class of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the A$3.9 billion as a down payment to deliver the new shipyard in Osborne, a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia state.
"Investing in the submarine construction yard at Osborne is critical to delivering Australia's conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines," Albanese said in a statement.
Official projections put the total cost of the build at A$30 billion "over coming decades", he said.
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Osborne is where Australia's ASC and Britain's BAE Systems will jointly build Australia's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the core component of the AUKUS pact. Until that work begins later this decade, the shipyard is where much of the maintenance is performed on the country's existing Collins-class submarine fleet.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said the down payment would be spent on building enabling infrastructure for the shipyard. "This is just the beginning," Malinauskas said in the statement.
In December, a Pentagon review of the AUKUS project found areas of opportunity to put the deal on the "strongest possible footing," including ensuring that Australia is moving fast enough to build its nuclear submarine capacity.
($1 = 1.4138 Australian dollars)
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Anti-Iran regime protestersgathered in major cities across the globe Saturday calling for a leadership change in a Global Day of Action Rally.
Over 250,000 protesters rallied in Munich, Germany, Saturday with the Munich Security Conference as a backdrop.
"With the number of participants recorded, this gathering is one of the largest rallies held in Munich in recent years," the Munich Police reported in a press release. "The peaceful atmosphere is particularly noteworthy, despite the high number of participants in the meeting."
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Crowds reportedly chanted "change, change, regime change" and "democracy for Iran" with green, white and red flags with lion and sun emblems waving in the air with a few "Make Iran Great Again" red hats spotted.
Exiled Iranian Crown PrinceReza Pahlavi was among the hundreds of thousands protesting, telling Reuters a possible attack on Iran will either weaken the regime or accelerate its fall.
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"It's a matter of time. We are hoping that this attack will expedite the process, and the people can be finally back in the streets and take it all the way to the ultimate regime's downfall," said Pahlavi.
He said he hopesPresident Trumpwill have the United States intervene and "have the people's back."
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On Friday, President Trump said regime change in Iran would be the "best thing" to happen while speaking to troops at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
"People are hoping that, at some point, the decision will be made that there's no use, there's no point, we're not going to get anywhere with negotiations," said Pahlavi. "Intervention is a way to save lives."
Sen. Lindsey Graham,R-S.C., was present in Munich for the security conference and echoed a similar sentiment in a sideline interview Friday.
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"There's no negotiating with these people in my view. They're hell-bent on enacting an agenda based on religion that teaches them to lie, teaches them to destroy in the name of God," said Graham.
He shared that the regime is the weakest it has been since 1979, adding, "It is a regime with American blood on its hand." And he called on protesters to "keep protesting."
The senator also took the stage at the Global Day of Action, speaking to the crowd and holding up a black "Make Iran Great Again" hat.
Large demonstrations were also held in Toronto, Melbourne, Athens, Tokyo, London and Los Angeles.
An estimated 350,000 people marched on the streets of Toronto, the city's police spokesperson, Laura Brabant, told The Associated Press.
Iranian American activist and Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Sheila Nazarian told Fox News Digital the protests across the globe represent a universal truth.
"When regimes silence their people, the people eventually find their voice. Whether in the streets of Tehran or in diaspora communities around the world," she said.
Nazarianleft Iranwhen she was 6 years old along with her family.
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"As someone who came to this country from Iran, I know firsthand that these protests are not about politics. They're about basic human dignity, women's rights and the fundamental freedom to live without fear," she added.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
Original article source:Global protests call for Iran regime change in major cities worldwide after bloody crackdown
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Harry Styles revealed in a new interview that he felt "very alone" after One Direction broke up
He opened up about his transition from a boy band member to a solo artist following the group's 2015 split, saying there is "so much room to hide" when you are in a group
The "Aperture" singer also reflected on taking his first proper break in more than a decade following the conclusion of his 22-month-long Love on Tour world tour in July 2023
Harry Stylesis sharing rare insight into his transition from a boy band member to a solo artist.
In a conversation with his friend and stylist Harry Lambert, published byThe Sunday Times Magazineon Saturday, Feb. 14, the "Aperture" singer, 32, discussed how he felt afterOne Directionbroke up in 2015 and he launched his solo career.
"When you're in a band with four other people, there's so much room to hide," he said, referring to bandmatesNiall Horan,Zayn Malik,Louis TomlinsonandLiam Payne. "There's only ever so much weight that's on your shoulders. The first couple of times on stage [without One Direction], I'd think, 'What do I do with my hands?' "
"But I also felt very alone all of a sudden," he continued. "I was lucky to have the opportunity where people were interested in what I was going to make, but I put a lot of that pressure on myself, wanting it to be correct."
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Reflecting on the release of his debut self-titled solo album in 2017, Styles explained that he wanted to push his creative exploration but worried about disappointing people.
"With that first album, I was trying to explore what music I would make by myself, but in that moment I felt there were a lot of people who had put faith in me and I didn't want to disappoint people or let them down," he said.
Elsewhere in his conversation with Lambert, Styles also opened up about taking a break and stepping out of the spotlight following the end of his 22-month-long Love on Tour world tour in July 2023. It marked the first significant break from his music career that he'd had in more than a decade.
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Styles said that at first, the idea of taking time off "felt insane."
"I didn't know if I could do it," he admitted. "But it was the right time for me — we'd finished the tour in July, and I was turning 30 in February. It was time for me to stop for a bit and pay some attention to other parts of my life."
He headed for Italy, a place he said has become "really special" to him since he spent time there during the pandemic. Rome taught him an important lesson: "how to slow down."
"Italy became so important to me because I was so used to everything moving so quickly and being on the go, but then I remember going to a café and sitting and having a coffee and thinking, 'I don't remember the last time I sat down and had a coffee — if I've ever sat down and just had a coffee,' " he said of his busy, on-the-go lifestyle.
"I was suddenly learning, through my friends, that eating a meal is more than just sitting down and refuelling," he continued. "I realized the pleasure in just being in the moment of what you're doing. The Romans are the best at that — that's their speciality. The pace they've taught me has been so special."
The three-time Grammy Award winner described the experience of stepping away from music for more than two years as "so powerful," explaining that it gave him a new understanding of himself.
"I'd always thought, or hoped, that I was the kind of person who didn't need the dopamine hits that doing this job often gives you. But I hadn't actually removed myself from it, and it's hard to eliminate the doubt that maybe if it all went away, I'd really miss it. That's always been a fear for me," he said, per theSundayTimes.
"So living my life in a way where I could really like who I am away from this world has been so powerful for me," he continued. "Without question, that has influenced the work I'm now making because it came from a place of pure freedom."
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Now, Styles is back and ready to dive into performing again. Following the much-anticipated announcement of hisfourth album,All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.(out on March 6), he revealed plans for aglobal residencyspanning 50 shows across seven cities, including Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne and Sydney from May through December, 2026.
Speaking about the title of his upcoming album, Styles said in an interview withHits Radio, "It's like a life mantra, I guess," noting that you "can't" be at the disco all the time.
"Loving and moving through your life with love and taking a break every now and then to have some fun, I think, is a really good way to approach your life," he added. "That's what I felt like I did the last couple years, and it led to positive changes in my life."
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.will be released on March 6.
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Miss Piggy revealed her best advice when it comes to conjuring confidence from within during a PEOPLE in 10 interview
The film and television icon joked, however, "I understand not everybody can have it as easy as moi"
Miss Piggy stars in The Muppet Show, which is currently streaming on Disney+
Miss Piggyhas some sage advice when it comes to conjuring confidence from within.
The film and television icon sat down exclusively with PEOPLE for a recent PEOPLE in 10 interview. During the conversation, Miss Piggy stressed the importance of being your own inner compass — and not worrying about what other people think of you.
"I understand not everybody can have it as easy as moi," theMuppets Treasure Islandstar first admitted, then adding: "I would just say, it doesn't matter how the world sees you. It's about how you see you."
"Believe in yourselfand allow yourself to make mistakes. It's okay if you do. It's okay if you don't," she continued. "I mean, you know, that's worked for me. I never make mistakes."
The multihyphenate, who recently worked withSabrina CarpenterandSeth Rogenfor 2026'sThe Muppet Show,a half-hour 50th anniversary special honoring the iconic series, also dished on her "ideal man" for Carpenter, 26.
"Oh, that's easy. Her ideal man is anyone I don't have my eyes on first," Missy Piggy told PEOPLE with her signature deadpan delivery.
When asked about the creative process behind the recent special, and specifically her collaboration with both Rogen, 43, andKermit, Miss Piggy explained, "Okay, let's get this straight. Every good idea was mine, and anything that felt like, 'Hmm, is that right? Could have been better' — that was Kermit or Seth."
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"Make sure the people know that, okay?" she added.
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The star also revealed the top five items that are on her rider for each and every gig.
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"Well, of course, there's two dozen roses. The basket of kittens, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, low-wattage light bulbs for all the overhead lights, an oil painting of myself to scale and a zen garden. I'm sorry, is that five? Did I just mention five? I lost count," Miss Piggy told PEOPLE.
As for why she says people should watch her new special? "Well, you got moi," Miss Piggy said.
"You got Sabrina Carpenter. You got Seth Rogen andMaya Rudolph, Kermit. And in that order," she continued.
The Muppet Showis currently streaming on Disney+.
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Will Smith gifted Jada Pinkett Smith dozens of life-size pillows of their entire blended family — including kids Trey, Jaden and Willow — for Valentine's Day
"Life size pillows for a family snuggle … Happy Love Day everybody," Jada wrote on Instagram
While Will and Jada have been married since 1997, the Set It Off actress revealed in 2023 that they have been separated since 2016
Will Smithwent all out this Valentine's Day.
On Saturday, Feb. 14,Jada Pinkett Smithrevealed the extravagant gift theFresh Prince of Bel-Airalum, 57, surprised her with to celebrate the holiday.
"Life size pillows for a family snuggle," Jada, 54, wrote on herInstagram Storiesalongside a video showcasing dozens of pillows lining the walls of a huge room. "Happy Love Day everybody❤️."
In addition to discovering her and Will's faces printed on pillows of various sizes, Jada found thattheir kids— Trey, 33, Jaden, 27, and Willow, 25 — each had a few pillows of their own sitting beside a collection of flower bouquets and a balloon that read, "love."
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Will's big Valentine's Day gesture came just over two weeks after he and Jada, who wed in 1997,took a trip to Paris to support Jaden's debutwith Christian Louboutin as the brand's first men's creative director atParis Fashion Week.
"Will and Jada were great," asource told PEOPLEat the time. "They drove around Paris and were very happy. They were all about this amazing, united family front to support Jaden and enjoy Fashion Week."
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While the pair makes their love for their family clear and often calls themselves a "committed team," Jada revealed in October 2023 thatshe and Will have been separatedsince 2016.
"I think we were both kind of just still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be," she toldHoda Kotbon theTodayshow at the time. She also noted that, while their separation wasn't a "divorce on paper," they had grown "exhausted with trying" by the time 2016 rolled around.
"In regards to, how do we present that to people? We hadn't figured that out," Jada added.
Will and Jada's split came long before theMen in Blackactor smackedChris Rockin the faceonstage at the 2022 Academy Awardsafter the comedian, 61, made a joke about Jada's shaved head. (Jada lives with alopecia.)
"Wehad been living separate livesand were there as family, not as husband and wife," Jada wrote of the moment in her 2023 memoir,Worthy. "But when I hear Will yell 'wife' in the chaos of the moment, an internal shift of 'Oh s--- … I am his wife!' happens instantly."
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In an interview with PEOPLE that same month, Jada reiterated that she and Will were still in the process of"figuring out" the state of their marriage.
"We've been doing some really heavy-duty work together," she explained. "We just got deep love for each other and we are going to figure out what that looks like for us."
As for how her kids helped her along the way, Jada said they played a huge role in teaching her to feel a "deep sense of self-acceptance."
"They love every part of me," she told PEOPLE. "The level of love, unconditional love that they have for me and their dad. And it's one thing to want to be the person who gives that unconditional love. And then there's, to be the recipient of that."
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at theLaredo Port of Entryseized 190,000 lethal doses of cocaine worth $6,800,000, according to a press release.
The drugs were seized from a truck delivering flowers at the World Trade Bridge inLaredo, Texason Tuesday.
A 2018 T3 International tractor and trailer was referred for inspection by a CBP officer. The vehicle had a shipment of "roses/fresh flowers."
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Officers seized a total of 211 packages containing516.76 pounds of alleged cocainefollowing a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination.
Laredo Port of Entry director Alberto Flores said in the release the "substantial" seizure "highlights the steadfast dedication of our officers in safeguarding our borders and communities from the threat of illicit drug trafficking."
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"The discovery within a shipment of roses demonstrates the vigilance and expertise of our officers," said Flores.
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He added, "Their commitment to the mission reflects the high standards of service CBP upholds, and their actions continue to make a meaningful impact in protecting our nation."
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The World Trade International Bridge connects the United States and Mexico over the Rio Grande between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.
Homeland Security Investigationsspecial agents are investigating the seizure.
Texas Border Officers Arrest 3 Fugitives Wanted For Alleged Child Sex Crimes
Over theSuper Bowl weekend, a fugitive was apprehended at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo.
A CBP officer requested a secondary examination for a 64-year-old male, Rito Bueno, matching him to an arrest warrant.
"Bueno has been wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child," read a press release at the time.
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Bueno was transported to Webb County jail in Laredo for adjudication of the warrant.
Fox News Digital reached out to CBP for additional comment.
Original article source:Over 190,000 'lethal' doses of cocaine seized in Valentine's Day week bust at southern border
