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Financiers at the Beverly Hills gathering brush aside concerns over Iran conflict and private market strains

OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends, family members, or caregivers designated as a "Trusted Contact" will be notified if OpenAI detects that a person may have discussed topics like self-harm or suicide with the chatbot. "Trusted Contact is designed around a simple, expert-validated premise: when someone may be in crisis, connecting with someone they know and trust can make a meaningful difference," OpenAI said in its announcement. "It offers another layer of support alongside the localized helplines already available … Read the full story at The Verge.
Rider is 20th fatality at North West 200 but first since 2016, race due to celebrate its centenary in 2029.
Honduras’ new president is reviewing his predecessor’s agreements with China, a process that could help the US push to reduce the Asian nation’s influence in the region and lead to recognition of Taiwan.
Cheniere Energy Inc. plunged almost 10% after posting a surprise $3.5 billion loss driven by a drop in the value of hedges as the Iran war upended natural gas markets.

An energy expert and accountability advocate, Tekeme Umukoro has demanded accountability from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over funds spent on the turnaround maintenance of Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. He made this known in a statement on Thursday. This comes as NNPCL recently announced a memorandum of understanding with Chinese firms to restart […] ‘NNPCL must account for $3.5bn wasted refinery funds before restart jamboree’ – Umokoro

Former lawmaker Nicholas Ossai endorses APC direct primaries for 2027, calling it true participatory democracy while submitting his nomination form. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027ex-lawmaker-backs-direct-primaries-submits-apc-nomination-form/
The European Central Bank will have to raise interest rates if the Iran war leaves a more lasting mark on inflation, according to Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel.

Betty Akeredolu, widow of late Ondo Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, has purchased Labour Party forms to contest the Imo East Senate seat in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/betty-akeredolu-buys-lp-senate-forms-targets-imo-east-seat/
Controversial streamer Carter Efe has publicly challenged Grammy-winning singer Wizkid to a celebrity boxing match following his recent claim to a Nigerian celebrity boxing title.
Deferred maintenance across Nigeria’s residential and commercial buildings is costing property owners billions of naira annually, according to Alpha Mead Group, which warned that the common habit of postponing repairs is quietly eroding asset value and increasing long-term costs.

NASSCO reveals over 12.3 million Nigerians are now linked to the National Social Register via NIN, enhancing transparency in social intervention programs. Read More: https://punchng.com/12-3-million-nigerians-linked-to-social-register-through-nin-says-nassco/