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Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones

SEOUL, South Korea, July 2, 2026 (AP) — When he wanted to give a gift to his father who sacrificed much to raise him as a single parent, Lee Geon Hui settled on an unusual idea: an AI-animated video message from his late grandfather, whom his father misses dearly. Lee, 28, wrote a message and hired the Seoul-based tech company Vaice in December to make a short video clip showing a digital likeness of his grandfather delivering it. The virtual character called his father “my most precious son,” and apologized for making him help with farm work when he was

Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for apparent marriage proposal

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 (AP) — A daredevil couple scaled the Empire State Building’s antenna Wednesday and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” and peace, apparently as part of an audacious, high-altitude marriage proposal — soon followed by their arrest. The Russian climbers, who go by Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were the subject of the 2024 Netflix documentary “ Skywalkers: A Love Story ” about their “rooftopping” exploits and budding romance. Dressed in black and wearing masks but not tethers, the two balanced on a narrow ledge and appeared to kiss atop the New York skyscraper’s

SBI boosts AI-powered banking with new digital journeys for retail, corp customers

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) SBI (State Bank of India) unveiled a suite of AI-powered digital innovations to strengthen retail and business banking to mark its 71st foundation day, reaffirming its commitment to delivering intelligent and future-ready banking experiences for over 53 crore customers. The announcements span SBI’s YONO platform, introducing new customer journeys, AI-driven capabilities and industry-first features that simplify banking, empower businesses and promote financial and sustainability wellness, the bank said in a statement. For retail customers, State Bank of India (SBI) has expanded YONO with new digital journeys designed to make banking more intuitive and comprehensive, it

Gold declines Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.44 lakh/10g in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Gold prices declined by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as weak global market trends and a strong US dollar weighed on the precious metal. According to local marketmen, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity extended losses for the second straight session, depreciating Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,44,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 1,45,800 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Silver, however, continued its upward momentum for the second straight day, climbing Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,35,000 per

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