Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre-Dame’s heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a staff carved from fire-scorched beams, the cathedral roared back to life on Saturday evening. For the first time since a devastating blaze on April 15, 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, … Read more

US clears export of advanced AI chips to UAE under Microsoft deal, Axios says By Reuters

(Reuters) -The U.S. government has approved the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to a Microsoft-operated facility in the United Arab Emirates as part of the company’s highly-scrutinized partnership with Emirati AI firm G42, Axios reported on Saturday, citing two people familiar with the deal. Microsoft (NASDAQ:) invested $1.5 billion in G42 earlier this year, … Read more

“60 Minutes” takes early look at a repaired Notre Dame Cathedral

“60 Minutes” takes early look at a repaired Notre Dame Cathedral – CBS News Watch CBS News Paris is celebrating after Notre Dame Cathedral reopened its doors. The 860-year-old structure was devastated by fire over five years ago, but a massive restoration effort by dedicated artisans has brought the iconic landmark back from the brink. … Read more

‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict | Syria’s War News

President-elect Donald Trump has signalled that, under his administration, the United States would cease any involvement in Syria’s long-running civil war, hinting at a possible end to support for Kurdish-led forces in the region. In a Saturday morning missive on social media, Trump addressed the surprise opposition offensive that has redrawn the battle lines in … Read more