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Italy's data protection watchdog has warned Italian publisher GEDI not to share its personal data archives with ChatGPT owner OpenAI, it said on Friday, citing concern over potential breaches of EU rules. GEDI, owned by the Agnelli family's holding company Exor, announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI in September to bring Italian-language content from the publisher's portfolio of news outlets to users of the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence startup. In Italy, GEDI publishes daily newspapers la Repubblica and La Stampa.

Thousands of teachers, health care workers, trash collectors and others walked off their jobs across Italy on Friday to protest a decline in spending power, persistently low salaries and government policies they say have weakened public services

Justin Sun created waves on Friday by fulfilling a quirky promise: eating a $6.2 million Rs 52,45,89,440) artwork titled Comedian, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall. This unusual event took place at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong, drawing a crowd of journalists and influencers eager to witness the spectacle. According to Associated Press, the artwork, a conceptual piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was purchased by Sun during a Sotheby’s auction in New York. Reflecting on his acquisition, Sun admitted to a moment of disbelief upon winning the bid. “In the first 10 seconds, I couldn’t believe it,” he shared. “But soon after, I realized this could become something big.”

Justin Sun on Friday fulfilled a promise he made after spending $6.2 million on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall — by eating the fruit. At one of Hong Kong's priciest hotels, Sun chomped down on a banana in front of dozens of journalists and influencers after giving a speech hailing the work as «iconic» and drew parallels between conceptual art and cryptocurrency. «It's much better than other bananas,» Sun said after getting his first taste.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There is a famous wine region whose wines I’ve largely overlooked lately. My cellar is proof: I have exactly four bottles of Rioja to my name.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Real wages are growing again as the rise in inflation abates, but remain below their prepandemic levels in many parts of the rich world even as they surge in China and Russia, according to a report released Thursday by the United Nations. In its annual survey of wage developments, the U.N.’s International Labour Organization said wage inequality within countries has fallen since the start of this century, with the decline being most pronounced in poorer countries.

IDEAS 2024) to export defence products and equipment including advanced drones, fighter jets, commercial and logistic ships, electronic warfare equipment, and radars, Ministry of Defence Production Secretary Lt Gen (Retd) Chiragh Haider told PTI. Haider said the 12th edition of IDEAS held last week amidst tight security in Karachi was a big success and ended with a lot of potential export agreements.

Gina Loudon, who is an eminent MAGA media personality, pretty recently, criticized the film adaptation of ‘Wicked’ while claiming it was ‘offensive’ and ‘racist’ towards white people, reported Daily Beast. According to Daily Beast, during her show on Real America’s Voice, she mistakenly identified pop star Ariana Grande as ‘obviously’ Hispanic in spite of Ariana Grande being Italian-American. Gina Loudon expressed her disappointment with the film's portrayal of characters while particularly criticizing the casting of Ariana Grande as Glinda, whom she described as a ‘ditzy, blonde and white villain’. She also placed an argument that this representation perpetuates negative stereotypes about white people. Daily Beast asserted that in spite of the film's success at the box office which grossed near about $165 million in its opening weekend, Gina Loudon dismissed it as a product of ‘Holly-weird’ and part of a broader ‘woke’ agenda.

space exploration. However, despite the exciting prospects, mining this celestial body remains a long-term goal due to significant technological and economic hurdles.

Bitcoin surged by 9% over the past week and 31% since its September low, as markets bet on a potential Trump victory in the US election on 5 November.

Italian lender UniCredit on Monday offered to snap up its domestic rival Banco BPM for roughly 10 billion euros ($10.5 billion) in a move it says is separate from its pursuit of German bank Commerzbank.

A spate of iconic rebrands in recent weeks have left some people reeling in a consumerist society where what we buy says a lot about who we are

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. America’s gross national debt is $36trn, or $107,000 per person. It is rising fast and will probably soon be rising even faster.

«Pleased to inaugurate the new Chancery of the Embassy of India in Rome today. It befits the continued expansion of India-Italy partnership in recent years. Will also help us serve better the Indian community in Italy,» he said in a post on X. Speaking on the occasion, Jaishankar said India regards Italy as a key partner, a very crucial one in Europe, and a very influential one in the Mediterranean.

Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Tarangini, participated in joint sailing with the Italian sail ship Amerigo Vespucci here, Defence officials said on Sunday. The exercise conducted off the Kochi coast highlights the Indian Navy's commitment to global seafaring traditions and fostering international partnerships, it said. In a post on 'X', the Defence PRO said: "#INSTarangini & Italy's Amerigo Vespucci showcased maritime camaraderie during a Joint Sail off #Kochi on 22 Nov 24. Enhancing training, interoperability & friendship, this collaboration reflects a shared vision for global seafaring excellence." The ships jointly exercised various sail manoeuvers, enhancing training cooperation, interoperability and sharing of best practices, a Defence release said.

Indian craftsmanship and modern design excellence, DIVIANA says it has opened a luxury furniture flagship showroom in Milan, Italy. Situated in the Montenapoleone Fashion District in Via Monte di Pieta, this 3200 sqft. The company says the showroom is a testament to India’s growing leadership in global design.

Cyprus’ energy minister says ExxonMobil could partner up with a consortium composed of Eni of Italy and Total of France to jointly develop gas deposits they’ve discovered close to each other off the island nation’s southern coast

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian textile exports are showing signs of recovery in FY25, with demand from European markets playing a crucial role in boosting figures, according to data from the ministry of commerce and industry. Exports to Europe during the April-October period reached $5.66 billion, marking a 6.39% increase compared to $5.32 billion in the same period of FY24.

Ferrari, albeit one that strays from the automaker’s usual playbook. The Purosangue (named after an Italian word that means thoroughbred) is the first Prancing Horse with four doors, two of which are rear-hinged and open in a dramatic fashion. This is a Ferrari you can take along the beaten path; though it is highly unlikely its owners will ever do that. But the overwhelming silence and vastness of the desert roads formed a perfect backdrop to soak in the Purosangue’s guttural-yet-refined engine roar. The Purosangue is not a low-slung track monster with a singular focus of pursuing relentless speed, but an all-weather, practical supercar. Its silhouette is more crossover-like, and its bonnet is stretched because of the huge V12 engine up front. Its headlamps have an angry stare, yet it transfixes you in a mesmerising way.

If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep

Numerous celebrities have expressed their wish to leave America in favour of a new life overseas ahead of his inauguration in January; many of them made their intentions known long before the election even happened, as quoted in a report by MarketWatch. A lot of celebrities, including Sharon Stone, are searching for a better life overseas. Stone, an A-lister, has revealed that she is considering a house in Italy, while Cher made clear her drastic steps if Trump were to fight his way into the White House again before the election.