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AI videos stole a comedian’s joke. Then its creator taunted her | CNN Business

Julia Jasunas, a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles, recently found a joke she posted to Instagram was stolen by an AI-generated porn account. It only gets weirder from there. CNN’s Jon Sarlin reports.

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Russian court jails rights lawyer for 12 years on treason charge

Prosecutors say the woman shared security details with Ukraine, while her lawyers argue the information was not secret.

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Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group

Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secures win for Italy.

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Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group

Specialist Thomas Iglesias was given a Joint Service Commendation Medal for the execution of his duties after Wednesday's incident.

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Microsoft outage sees Teams, Outlook and Copilot suffer 'connectivity issues'

Users worldwide report issues after tech giant says its infrastructure has been hit by "elevated load"

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Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland

The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.

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A cheese that’s been sitting on a shelf for two years is named the world’s best

A 24-month-aged French Comté from JuraFlore has been named the world’s best cheese at the World Cheese Awards in Spain, beating 5,329 rivals

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Regional security dominates European talks in Dublin amid hybrid attacks

European nations discuss security collaboration and an envoy for Ukraine peace talks during the summit in Ireland.

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Democrats gather in Denver to debate party’s future after US midterm wins

Majority Democrats’ What’s Next conference brings lawmakers and potential 2028 contenders to Denver.

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What we know about Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people

Two construction workers and two children were killed when a residential building fell into an adjacent construction site on Wednesday.

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Why did Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resign, and who is Colette Kress?

Huang has stepped down amid revelations about extramarital affairs and allegations of Chinese espionage.

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Duran Duran's Roger Taylor quits Birmingham band over tinnitus

The 66-year-old said his condition has been getting steadily worse, leading to him quit the band.

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Meanwhile in Asia | CNN

Four billion voices. One region shaping the global conversation. Go beyond the headlines each week with CNN’s Ivan Watson and Kunal Sehgal - bringing you the voices and stories from Asia that matter.

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SpaceX is set to make an audacious grab for ‘holy grail’ of rocketry. Here are the risks

If all goes according to plan, SpaceX will put on an extraordinary show beginning just minutes after liftoff.

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‘Her hands are as cold as ice’: Gaza families struggle to keep warm

Flooded tents and high prices leave Gaza families struggling to keep children warm as winter approaches.

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UAE says 14 killed, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident

Ministry says a driver lost control of his truck, causing a collision and fire involving 18 vehicles.

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Arch Manning Plummets in New NFL Draft 2027 Big Board Rankings Released by Dane Brugler

Arch Manning's draft stock has taken a major hit over No. 6 Texas' 7-2 start to the season.

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Migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico bound for US after midterms

Many migrants stranded in southern Mexico say the Democrats’ win in Congress has given them new hope of entering the US.

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‘Greater Israel’: How Christian Zionism infiltrated US policy

Israel, the US, Christian Zionism and the search for Armageddon.

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Right to record | CNN

They say they’re defending free speech. Critics say they’re profiting from provocation. CNN goes inside the world of “First Amendment auditors” who monetize outrage and confrontation.

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Data center defiance | CNN

AI’s boom is sparking a new U.S. flashpoint: data centers. CNN visits communities across the country who are pushing back on massive projects that demand huge power and water, including one region already dubbed “Data Center Alley.”

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Best Team Fits for Top 10 Bargain Free Agents After 2026 NFL Trade Deadline

The 2026 NFL trade deadline has passed, but teams can still fill roster needs with free-agent signings. Typically, clubs make these moves to add depth, though a veteran on fresh legs could provide the boost needed to fuel a deep playoff run.

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Biggest MLB GM Meetings Takeaways to Kick Off 2026-27 MLB Free Agency

With a lockout expected to begin on December 2, the MLB portion of this year's Winter Meetings is expected to be canceled. That could explain why the GM Meetings were buzzier than usual.

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This winter, it’s polar vortex versus El Niño. Round one starts now

This winter is shaping up to be very unusual as a record-early polar vortex disruption meets a historically strong El Niño.

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Iran war live: Tehran warns of wider retaliation; Israel kills in Gaza

Israel orders military to step up preparations for a possible attack on Iran, as Tehran says will retaliate if attacked.

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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields

For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis

Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.

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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.

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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit

China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.

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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.

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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success

It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe

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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge

Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …

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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors

The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.

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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet

Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.

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