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White House talks COVID origins

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3 years ago

February 28, 2023

Biden admin says no consensus over origins of the pandemic despite two government agencies saying it likely leaked from the Wuhan lab

The U.S. Department of Energy has joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in their assessment that COVID-19 likely leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

This is the latest of several collapses in the COVID-policy that locked-down, masked-up and mandated the United States—and the world—for over two years.

During the White House press briefing John Kirby, the National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications said there is not an intelligence community consensus on how exactly COVID was started.

“There is not a consensus right now in the U.S. government about exactly how Covid started,” Kirby said during the briefing.

“We’re just not there yet,” he said.

“If we have something that is ready to be briefed to the American people and the Congress, we will do that.”

Back in 2020, former President Donald Trump said he had a high degree of confidence that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was the origin of the virus.

When asked what gives him a high degree of confidence, Trump said, “I can’t tell you that. I’m not allowed to tell you that.”

Following the revelation, Republicans are pushing for the release of evidence to the public.

“Obviously millions of deaths, huge economic impacts, and it would once again show that the Chinese Communist Party is not only a menace, but the nature of these regimes is to lie to the world and we need to make that clear to people,” said Senator Dan Sullivan.

With the Department of Energy in agreement with the FBI that the origins of COVID-19 likely originated from the Wuhan lab – China’s government rejected the assessment and accused the agency of engaging in a political smear.

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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

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December 12, 2025

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SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.

Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.

Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.

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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

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December 12, 2025

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Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.

As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.

The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.

Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.

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