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Rugby player falls to his death from French bridge
Samoan Kelly Meafua jumped from a bridge in France following the team’s final game of the season
32-year-old Kelly Meafua jumped from a bridge in France into the River Tarn, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Meafua was unable to be revived by his teammate, Christopher Vaotoa, who jumped in to save him.
Vaotoa was taken to the hospital with hypothermia and is reportedly in a stable condition.
The pair had been out celebrating their recent win in a French second division match.
His club, Montauban, has expressed their deepest shock and condolences to his wife, children, and teammates.
“The entire club is shocked and everyone is thinking of his wife, his children, his teammates and more generally everyone who loves the club,”
“Kelly was a player who was well liked by everybody. His joy for life was infectious and radiant. Today we have lost a player, a friend and a brother.”
Montauban club statement
The back-row forward was well-liked by many, as tributes flow in for the beloved star.
Meafua was a talented player, born in Samoa, who later moved to New Zealand. He began playing Rugby when he was 20 and also played professional Rugby in Australia.
He moved to France in 2015 to continue his Rugby career.
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OpenAI and Instacart launch grocery shopping inside ChatGPT
OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.
OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.
OpenAI has partnered with Instacart to bring a revolutionary grocery shopping experience directly into ChatGPT. Users can now shop, check out, and pay for groceries seamlessly without leaving the app. This integration is designed to make online shopping faster, smarter, and more convenient than ever.
Karen Sutherland from Uni SC joins us to explain how the Instant Checkout feature works and how users can activate the Instacart app within ChatGPT. We also dive into Stripe’s role in ensuring secure payments and explore how OpenAI is differentiating itself in the growing agentic commerce market.
The discussion also covers user feedback so far, the Agentic Commerce Protocol that powers the app, and what future integrations or features OpenAI might roll out. Learn how this partnership fits into OpenAI’s broader business strategy and the challenges of scaling the service across platforms.
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Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for under-16s
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.
Australia has made history, becoming the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. From midnight, platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram will be blocked for young users across the nation. The move marks one of the strongest regulatory actions ever taken on youth online safety.
The new law requires ten major digital platforms to comply or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. The decision comes amid growing global concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, with other countries watching closely as they consider similar measures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ban is designed to support young Australians and reduce harmful pressures created by constant digital engagement. While platforms are preparing to use age-inference technology to comply, critics warn the ban could isolate vulnerable teens.
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U.S. approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China amid tensions
U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.
U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.
The U.S. Commerce Department has approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, signaling a cautious compromise in the ongoing technology standoff between the two countries. This decision reflects efforts to balance national security concerns with continued technological collaboration.
Nvidia shares jumped 2% following the announcement, showing investor optimism about the move. Analysts are closely watching how Chinese firms will respond and whether they will aggressively pursue these high-performance AI chips.
Despite the approval, concerns remain about the potential military applications of AI technology. Officials emphasize that the decision aims to protect U.S. interests while navigating complex international tech dynamics.
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