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Sweden’s Loreen wins 67th Eurovision Song Contest

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Her win means Sweden equals Ireland’s record seven Eurovision wins.

Sweden has won the 67th Eurovision Song Contest with its anti-war protest show.

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The Swedish singer-songwriter Loreen started the night as runaway favourite as her song ‘tattoo’ showed support for Ukraine.

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The 39-year-old becomes the first woman to win the contest twice, after her first win in 2012.

Her win means Sweden equals Ireland’s record seven Eurovision wins.

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Eurovision will return to Sweden next year for the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s triumph with Waterloo in 1974

Shortly after the contest she told reporters she is ‘seriously overwhelmed’ to be named the winner of Eurovision this year.

“I am seriously overwhelmed,” Loreen told reporters at a press conference. “I think the key ingredient to any success is being authentic.

“And to be authentic, you need to listen to yourself, you need to know yourself, and for you to know yourself you should take a step back and don’t ask people for advice.”

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President Biden and President-elect Trump hold key meeting

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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth as his pick for Secretary of Defense.

The combat veteran has two bronze stars having served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard University.

In addition providing support to veterans he has held a recent role as a political commentator.

The Defense Department is the largest and oldest U.S. government agency, with a budget of about $850 billion.

Ricoh Danielson a U.S. Army Vet and National Security advisor joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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John Thune elected new Senate GOP Leader

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In a closed-door vote, Senator Thune takes on a pivotal leadership role as Senate Republicans look to the future.

In a significant shift within Senate Republican leadership, Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the new Senate GOP leader, taking over from long-time leader Senator Mitch McConnell.

The decision came after a secret ballot vote among GOP members, marking the end of McConnell’s influential tenure.

Thune, who has served as Senate Minority Whip, is widely recognized for his strategic acumen and steady approach to party leadership.

His appointment signals both continuity and potential change as Senate Republicans prepare to navigate a challenging legislative environment and upcoming elections.

With McConnell stepping back, questions arise about how Thune’s leadership will shape GOP strategies on key issues, from fiscal policy to judicial appointments.

Analysts note that his leadership style is expected to maintain unity while possibly adopting fresh tactics to strengthen the party’s legislative influence.

As Thune steps into this prominent role, Republicans and observers alike will watch how his leadership influences the Senate’s dynamics and the broader political landscape.

The transition reflects a pivotal moment for the GOP as it positions itself for future electoral and legislative battles.

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News sites testing AI for article summaries

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The Wall Street Journal is experimenting with AI to summarise its articles.

 

Readers will see a “Key Points” box at the top of select stories, featuring AI-generated summaries that are checked by editors. This new feature is being tested to assess reader engagement, offering bullet points that highlight key information.

The box includes a note explaining the use of AI, as WSJ explores new ways to add value for subscribers. Other news outlets, like USA Today, are also testing similar AI tools, though some caution readers to consult full articles due to potential AI errors.

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