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U.S firm Anthropic is pushing for tighter export controls, claiming NVIDIA’s AI chips are slipping into China — sometimes even hidden alongside live lobsters. NVIDIA quickly responded, saying AI companies should focus on building strong U.S. businesses rather than making accusations.

With the new AI Diffusion policy set to take effect by May 15th, the stakes in the global AI race are getting higher — and more complicated.
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PADUCAH - Longtime cashier at the Flying J truck stop, Betty Lou Hargrove, 46, has come to the defense of the so-called "parking lot hostesses" frequently seen at the popular truck stop, insisting that they are “good women with good hearts.”
“I don’t know why people make such a fuss,” Hargrove said. “They’re just out here doing their thing. Every time I’ve interacted with them, they’ve been nothing but kind and offered me free mints.”
When asked about the ongoing chatter regarding the "informal" roles of the hostesses, Hargrove shrugged. "They’ve got hearts of gold. Just because they’re standing in the lot talking with truckers doesn’t mean they’re up to no good."
Despite some public skepticism, Hargrove insists her perspective is grounded in truth. “You’d be surprised at how much love you can find by the diesel pumps!”
This is a developing story.
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Now on to the big story of the week: Apple.

Did you know that if you subscribe to YouTube Premium through the YouTube app on your iPhone, it’ll cost you $18.99 a month - but if you go to YouTube’s website, it’s only $13.99? That extra cost is because Apple charges a 30% commission on subscriptions made through iPhone apps, and companies pass that fee on to you.

The reason you’re not told about the cheaper option? Apple doesn’t allow developers to mention it in the app.

It’s a double-edged sword. Apple built a massive platform that allows developers to reach millions of iPhone users - and many developers have made fortunes off 99-cent apps. For them, the “Apple tax” is worth it.

But for big players like Spotify, Netflix, and Fortnite, that 30% fee feels more like a burden than a benefit. They argue that Apple isn’t helping them get customers - yet still takes a recurring cut each month.

Several years ago, Fortnite fought back and won part of the battle. A judge ordered Apple to allow apps to link to third-party payment options. But Apple wasn’t exactly cooperative. They either ignored the ruling or made it so difficult to implement that hardly anyone benefited. Then they added a new 27% fee on purchases that originated from the iPhone but were completed elsewhere.
 
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