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Ex-Google AI engineer Amar Subramanya has shared his positive first-week experience at Microsoft, where he recently became Corporate Vice President of AI after 16 years at Google. He praised the company's "low ego yet ambitious" culture, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in AI development, and noted engaging discussions with CEO Satya Nadella and AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. Want More Context? 🔎

Auckland police seized a record 40,800 tabs of LSD worth over $1 million during Operation Spin, which targeted the importation and supply of Class A drugs from the U.S. Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Sirl noted that this is the largest LSD seizure in New Zealand from a single individual. Want More Context? 🔎

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced his candidacy for the Senate to succeed retiring GOP Senator Thom Tillis, emphasizing a campaign focused on saving the middle class and criticizing policies favoring the wealthy. Cooper, a two-term governor and former state attorney general, believes the upcoming election is crucial for the future of the middle class in America, while Democratic leaders express confidence in his potential to flip the Senate seat. Want More Context? 🔎

Kidnappers in Nigeria's Zamfara state have murdered at least 35 of the 56 people abducted from Banga village, despite ransom payments. Local officials reported the attackers released 18 hostages after receiving a ransom but killed many others, raising concerns about the ineffective enforcement of laws against ransom payments and the growing kidnapping crisis in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Donald Trump criticized London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan during a news conference, labeling him a "nasty person" and claiming he has done a "terrible job." In response, Khan's spokesperson welcomed Trump's planned visit to London, highlighting the city's diversity and noting Khan's electoral success, while past tensions between the two have included accusations from both sides. Want More Context? 🔎

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