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Republicans cop a fine for defying mask mandate

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Three house Republicans have incurred $500 fines for breaking a rule requiring masks in the House chamber.

Seven others have been issued a first offence warning, according to a Capitol offical.

The fine rises to $2,500 for a third offense which is unlikely to deter future infractions from the right-wing lawmakers.

Out of the 10 lawmakers punished only one of them has received the vaccine.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured

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