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Goldman Sachs has been working with the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to create AI agents to automate a growing number of roles within the bank, the firm’s tech chief told CNBC exclusively.The bank has, for the past six months, been working with embedded Anthropic engineers to co-develop autonomous agents in at least two specific areas: accounting for trades and transactions, and client vetting and onboarding, according to Marco Argenti, Goldman’s chief information officer.The firm is “in the early stages” of developing agents based on Anthropic’s Claude model that will collapse the amount of time these essential functions take, Argenti said.…

Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates skated to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance section of the team competition at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack in separate statements and extended condolences to the families of those killed. They instructed that all possible medical assistance be provided for those wounded.“Targeting innocent civilians is a crime against humanity,” Zardari said. “The nation stands with the affected families in this difficult time.”Sharif said he has ordered a full investigation. “Those who are responsible must be identified and punished,” he said.Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned the attack, and asked authorities to ensure the provision of best medical care to the wounded.Friday’s attack occurred as Uzbekistan…

The 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup boasts the game’s greatest names and Al Jazeera Sport picks our top five.Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoPublished On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe ICC T20 World Cup has been a showcase of the big-time – and biggest hitting – stars of cricket since the tournament’s inception in 2007.The latest edition in India and Sri Lanka will be no different, with the evolution of the shortest format of the game continuing to break records and defy the odds.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAl Jazeera…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that some cartel drug traffickers operating in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility have halted narcotics activity following recent U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.”WINNING: Some top cartel drug-traffickers in the @SOUTHCOM AOR have decided to cease all narcotics operations INDEFINITELY due to recent (highly effective) kinetic strikes in the Caribbean,” Hegsth wrote in a post on X.Hegseth credited President Donald Trump with directing the military actions, calling the effort a lifesaving deterrent.HEGSETH SAYS DEPARTMENT OF WAR ‘WILL BE PREPARED TO DELIVER’ WHATEVER TRUMP WANTS…

The Olympics return with one of the most-watched moments of any Winter Games: the opening ceremony. This year’s opening ceremony promises to redefine Olympic tradition, as Milano Cortina 2026 marks the first time a Winter Games has taken a multi-centered approach, with celebrations spreading across Italy’s Olympic venues rather than a single stadium. The ceremony at San Siro Stadium in Milan will feature blockbuster performances, the iconic Parade of Nations and the lighting of not one but two Olympic cauldrons.With the United States sending its largest-ever contingent of winter athletes to compete across 16 sports, there’s plenty of reason for fans…

Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty ImagesBitcoin bounced off its recent low on Friday after narrowly avoiding falling below the key $60,000 mark, but some market commentators suggested there’s more selling to come.Late on Thursday, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency fell below $61,000 and hovered just above the $60,000 mark. As of 4:54 a.m. ET on Friday, Bitcoin was recovering slightly, trading at $66,015. A number of factors have contributed to the bitcoin bear market, which began after bitcoin hit a record high above $126,000 in October. Why is bitcoin falling?The sell-off comes amid a continued drop in tech stocks in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least three people are dead and several others injured after a car crashed Thursday into a grocery store in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, authorities said.The crash was reported around 12:11 p.m. local time along Westwood Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).DRIVER APPEARS TO RAM U-HAUL TRUCK THROUGH CROWD DURING IRAN PROTEST IN LOS ANGELES Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department assess the scene after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store on Thursday. (KTTV)Officials confirmed that three people died at the scene.At a news briefing,…

Toronto police knew it had a trust issue before seven serving officers were charged as part of an organized crime investigation. A study completed by the police services board last year found public trust in the force was “strained,” with many concerned about misconduct and the uneven application of standards.“From the public, we heard similar concerns about mistrust, systemic bias, and a lack of visible accountability,” part of a lengthy study found.“Repeated incidents of misconduct and social media narratives reinforce skepticism, especially among youth and newcomer communities.”Those concerns spiralled into a crisis on Thursday, when York Regional Police announced they…

Nick Marshall spearheaded a long-range barrage as Tasmania took a huge step towards the NBL post-season with a record-breaking 114-70 thrashing of Brisbane.Marshall scored a career-high 31 points on 12-of-13 shooting in the one-sided affair at MyState Bank Arena on Friday night.The red-hot swingman drained 7-of-8 threes in the JackJumpers’ tally of 16, as they registered the highest team total and biggest winning margin in club history.”Once that first one kind of went in and the second one went in, it was just ‘keep shooting them’,” Marshall said.”My teammates found me, so it was good out there. It was fun.”Key…