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EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation | X newsthirst.

The European Commission has asked X to hand over internal documents about its algorithms, as it steps up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform has breached EU rules on content moderation. The EU’s executive branch told the company it wanted to see internal documentation about its “recommender system”, which makes content suggestions…

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway scoops up more Sirius XM, boosting stake to 35% newsthirst.

Warren Buffett walks the floor and meets with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of their annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024.  David A. Grogan Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway once again scooped up shares of Sirius XM, boosting its stake in the satellite radio company to over 35%. The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate purchased roughly 2.3 million shares…

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Kelly Clarkson Hurls Clear Shade at Ex-Husband in New Music Teaser newsthirst.

Kelly Clarkson has seemingly gotten ex-husband Brandon Blackstock a present for Christmas: Some major shade. In promotion of her album “When Christmas Comes Around… Again” on Wednesday, the first-ever American Idol winner posted an “official album visualizer” via YouTube. This video featured four stockings hanging over a fireplace. Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend the…

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Germany appoints Jörg Kukies as new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts newsthirst.

Olaf Scholz, Germany’s chancellor, right, speaks with aide Joerg Kukies at the COP27 climate conference at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Islam Safwat | Bloomberg | Getty Images Jörg Kukies was appointed as Germany’s new finance minister on Thursday, as pressure mounts on Chancellor Olaf…

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Former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins appointed top civil servant in Foreign Office | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office newsthirst.

The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins has been appointed as the UK Foreign Office’s most senior civil servant, taking over from Sir Philip Barton. Robbins, who was on the shortlist last year but failed to get the civil service’s top job, was believed to be David Lammy’s favoured candidate for the role of permanent undersecretary….

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