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Uthman Tijani

24 published stories at The Providence News

Uthman Tijani is a member of The Providence News editorial team.

Articles by Uthman Tijani

Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon to Take On OpenAI in High-Stakes AI Work

Tech

·4 days ago·1 min read

Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon to Take On OpenAI in High-Stakes AI Work

The new model targets complex coding, finance, cybersecurity and scientific tasks, with introductory API prices starting at $2 per million input tokens.

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Google's AI Boom Is Driving It Deeper Into Nuclear Power

Tech

·11 days ago·1 min read

Google's AI Boom Is Driving It Deeper Into Nuclear Power

Google has signed a 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy, securing electricity for its growing AI infrastructure while adding more low-carbon power to the US grid.

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Trump to Meet AI Leaders as Debate Over Safety and Regulation Intensifies

Tech

·18 days ago·1 min read

Trump to Meet AI Leaders as Debate Over Safety and Regulation Intensifies

Mark Zuckerberg, Dario Amodei, Jensen Huang and other technology executives are expected at the White House as pressure grows over how the US should manage increasingly powerful AI systems.

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Five England Players Withdraw From England Squad Ahead of Nations League

Sports

·26 days ago·1 min read

Five England Players Withdraw From England Squad Ahead of Nations League

England have lost five players from Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of a busy international break, with Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento all ruled out.

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AI Stocks Slide as Tech Leaders Warn the Industry Is Moving Too Fast

Tech

·about 1 month ago·1 min read

AI Stocks Slide as Tech Leaders Warn the Industry Is Moving Too Fast

Shares linked to artificial intelligence fell across global markets after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slower pace of AI development, with Sam Altman and other technology leaders backing the warning.

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North Korea Commissions Second Destroyer as Kim Pushes Toward a Nuclear-Capable Navy

Politics

·about 1 month ago·1 min read

North Korea Commissions Second Destroyer as Kim Pushes Toward a Nuclear-Capable Navy

Kim Jong Un says the new 5,000-ton warship will become part of North Korea's nuclear response system as Pyongyang accelerates its naval expansion, timed to a moment of rising pressure with Washington.

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OpenAI, Google and 100+ Companies Warn AI Cyberattacks Are Coming Fast. The World Has a Narrow Window to Prepare

News

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

OpenAI, Google and 100+ Companies Warn AI Cyberattacks Are Coming Fast. The World Has a Narrow Window to Prepare

The technology companies developing increasingly powerful AI systems are now calling for a global push to strengthen cyber defences before AI-powered attacks become harder to contain.

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US Strikes Iran After Weeks of Calm, Tehran Retaliates Against American Bases in Jordan

Politics

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

US Strikes Iran After Weeks of Calm, Tehran Retaliates Against American Bases in Jordan

The latest exchange has reopened a dangerous front around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy routes, as the six-month US-Israel war on Iran enters its seventh month.

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Sony and Warner Sue Anthropic Over AI Training, Seeking Billions in Copyright Damages

Technology

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

Sony and Warner Sue Anthropic Over AI Training, Seeking Billions in Copyright Damages

The lawsuit accuses the company behind Claude of using thousands of copyrighted songs without permission, escalating a growing battle over how AI companies train their models.

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Lando Norris Fights Back to Win Chaotic Dutch Grand Prix as Verstappen Crashes Out

Sports

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

Lando Norris Fights Back to Win Chaotic Dutch Grand Prix as Verstappen Crashes Out

McLaren's Lando Norris claimed a second successive victory after battling back past Kimi Antonelli in a dramatic race that ended in disappointment for home favourite Max Verstappen.

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U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse: Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs as Carney Vows to Retaliate

Business

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse: Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs as Carney Vows to Retaliate

The United States has imposed new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks broke down, and Canada is now preparing to hit back with matching measures.

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Aston Villa Agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka Deal From West Ham, Matty Cash Future in Doubt

Sports

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

Aston Villa Agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka Deal From West Ham, Matty Cash Future in Doubt

The West Ham defender is set for a move to Villa Park, with the deal expected to trigger further transfer activity involving the club.

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Meta Goes on Trial Over Claims It Deliberately Made Facebook and Instagram Addictive for Kids

Technology

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

Meta Goes on Trial Over Claims It Deliberately Made Facebook and Instagram Addictive for Kids

A coalition of US states says Meta deliberately made its platforms addictive for young users and hid the risks. The company denies the allegations, but the outcome could force major changes to Facebook and Instagram.

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Russia Warns Britain Over British-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes

Politics

·about 2 months ago·1 min read

Russia Warns Britain Over British-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes

Moscow has warned Britain that it will face "consequences" after reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia. London says the threat will not change its support for Kyiv.

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Arsenal Crush Manchester City 3-0 to Win Community Shield and Send Early Title Warning

Sports

·2 months ago·1 min read

Arsenal Crush Manchester City 3-0 to Win Community Shield and Send Early Title Warning

Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scored as Arsenal swept aside Manchester City in Cardiff to begin their title defence with a trophy.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hints Retirement Could Come After This Season

Sports

·2 months ago·1 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints Retirement Could Come After This Season

The Portugal captain says the 2026-27 season could be his final year in football as he begins planning for life beyond the game.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Secret Cascais Ceremony After Nearly a Decade Together

Sports

·2 months ago·1 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Secret Cascais Ceremony After Nearly a Decade Together

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have married in a private ceremony in Portugal, nearly a decade after they first met.

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Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court Over War Crimes and Crackdown Killings

Politics

·2 months ago·1 min read

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court Over War Crimes and Crackdown Killings

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture and other crimes committed during the country's nearly 14-year war.

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Zelensky: North Korea Preparing to Send Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia

Politics

·2 months ago·1 min read

Zelensky: North Korea Preparing to Send Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia

Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia, turning Pyongyang’s military support for Moscow into an increasingly important part of the war.

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Malawi Stun Ghana 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals and Seal First World Cup Spot

Sports

·2 months ago·1 min read

Malawi Stun Ghana 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals and Seal First World Cup Spot

The WAFCON debutants have gone from newcomers to semi-finalists, with a 2-1 victory over Ghana sending Malawi to their first-ever Women’s World Cup.

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Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh by December, Despite Death Sentence

Politics

·2 months ago·1 min read

Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh by December, Despite Death Sentence

The former prime minister insists she will return home by December, even as she faces a death sentence and a government determined to hold her accountable.

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Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal Feels Like the Transfer That Changes Everything

Sports

·2 months ago·1 min read

Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal Feels Like the Transfer That Changes Everything

Arsenal have spent years building a talented squad. Bringing in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães suggests they believe this is the moment to turn promise into trophies.

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A Deal Over the Strait of Hormuz Could Ease Global Tensions. The Hard Part Comes Next

Politics

·2 months ago·1 min read

A Deal Over the Strait of Hormuz Could Ease Global Tensions. The Hard Part Comes Next

Iran says an agreement with Oman is close, while the United States signals a breakthrough. After months of uncertainty, the world is watching to see whether promises finally turn into lasting action.

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Ceuta Migrant Surge Pushes Europe Toward Its Biggest Border Crisis in Years

Politics

·3 months ago·1 min read

Ceuta Migrant Surge Pushes Europe Toward Its Biggest Border Crisis in Years

Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco in days, leaving dozens dead and prompting Italy to suspend Schengen with Spain. Now 22 EU leaders want emergency talks, but the bloc is deeply split on what to do next.

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