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Groks image generation tool, once accessible to all, has been restricted to paying subscribers only following a massive backlash over explicit and non-consensual content. The tool was used to create sexualized images of women, violent scenes, and even images of children, leading to calls for a ban in the UK. Regulators threatened fines and penalties, and the public Grok account was heavily restricted. However, a separate Grok app allows non-payers to create explicit content privately. Experts and lawmakers are pushing for the feature to be completely shut down. Checkout Solipillow.com

Chen Zhi, a high-profile Cambodian tycoon with ties to the government, was extradited to China for running massive cyber fraud operations. Despite his lavish lifestyle and donations, he was accused of raking in millions daily from pig butchering scams. The US and UK sanctioned him last year, and after international pressure, Cambodia arrested him and liquidated his bank. China hailed the arrest as a win, vowing to issue warrants for more gang members, signaling a potential shift in combating global scam operations. Checkout Solipillow.com

Adelaide Writers Week faces backlash as staff, authors, and booksellers protest the removal of Palestinian author Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah. High-profile writers like Zadie Smith and Peter Greste boycott the festival, arguing for open debate. The boards decision, made without consulting staff, sparks accusations of anti-Palestinian racism and censorship. Local booksellers rally in support of Abdel-Fattah, and more withdrawals are expected as the controversy escalates. Checkout Solipillow.com

A tragic crash on the Monaro Highway resulted in a fatality, marking the first road death of 2026 in the Australian Capital Territory. A 25-year-old man lost his life after his car collided with a truck, while two others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The ACT Polices Major Collisions Team is investigating, and witnesses are urged to come forward with information. Checkout Solipillow.com

Police in Western Australia are searching for Kenneth John Giles, a 58-year-old man wanted for a shooting that left a woman injured. The incident, treated as family and domestic violence, occurred north of Mullewa. The woman is stable in hospital, but Giles remains at large in the vast Midwest Gascoyne district, a search area larger than Victoria. Giles, a skilled bushman, is believed to be surviving off the land. He is described as 173cm tall, medium build, with brown hair and eyes. He may be driving a white Nissan Patrol ute with plates one BIY three three six. The search involves extra teams from Perth, including the Tactical Response Group and Police Air Wing. Locals are urged to call Triple Zero if they spot Giles. Checkout Solipillow.com

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns faces scrutiny over a 2014 Labor fundraiser at Sunny Seafood restaurant, where records show a low donor count despite a reported large crowd. Minns, who cant recall details, suggests group table purchases explain the discrepancy. A former state Labor politician questions the low donation amount, while Minns denies any plot to dodge donation laws. The Independent Commission Against Corruption and the New South Wales Electoral Commission have investigated, but the electoral commission is gagged from commenting. The government plans to change this with a bill to allow the electoral commission to publish audit results. Checkout Solipillow.com

Spains Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has taken a firm stance against the USs recent military intervention in Venezuela, condemning it as an illegal intervention and a dangerous precedent. He has linked this stance to broader global issues and has rejected US threats to Denmarks territory. Spain has offered to mediate in the Venezuela crisis and has seen the release of five Spanish prisoners. Despite Sanchezs criticism, the White House has not reacted significantly. Checkout Solipillow.com

Adelaide Writers Week faces backlash as dozens of top authors boycott, including Trent Dalton and Helen Garner, over the removal of Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival scrambles to update its program amid growing criticism and withdrawals, highlighting tensions over free speech and cultural events in Australia. Checkout Solipillow.com

Senior public servants in South Australia deny allegations of government interference in algal bloom research, claiming staff were urged to work faster, not slower. Prominent ecologist Faith Coleman stands by her claims of being told otherwise, prompting her resignation from two government panels. The government, however, emphasizes accelerated efforts and investments in technology to combat the unprecedented natural disaster. Checkout Solipillow.com