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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has offered reassurance on Auston Matthews’ future with the franchise. After discussions with the captain and his representatives, Chayka said Matthews is still motivated to win in Toronto. The update comes as the Maple Leafs enter a pivotal offseason after a disappointing campaign and major organizational changes.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns humanity is on the cusp of Artificial general Intelligence, potentially within four years, urging immediate preparation. He views current AI agents as a societal stress test and highlights the risks of recursive self-improvement. Hassabis also criticized tech companies for laying off engineers, advocating for increased productivity instead.

The Philippines earthquake death toll has climbed to 46, with a supermarket employee's body recovered in general Santos City. Most new fatalities are from Davao Occidental, victims of landslides and building collapses. The powerful tremor also triggered tsunami warnings and affected neighboring countries, with waves recorded as far as Japan.

In light of the increasingly volatile situation in the Middle East, UN Secretary-general António Guterres has expressed his deep concerns, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and adherence to ceasefire agreements in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza.

The Israeli Consulate in Mumbai announced plans to erect a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel, commemorating his coronation anniversary. Consul general Yaniv Revach highlighted the initiative as a symbol of strong India-Israel ties and historical connections with the Indian Jewish community. The project aims to foster greater awareness and strengthen bilateral friendship.

Renowned constitutional law and parliamentary affairs expert Subhash C Kashyap passed away at 97. Kashyap, a former Lok Sabha secretary general and Padma Bhushan recipient, was a widely consulted authority on parliamentary procedures. His extensive writings on Parliament made him a significant figure in political science and law.

Florida has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT fuels mass shootings, drives suicides, and addicts minors. The state claims the company knowingly released an unsafe product in a race for AI dominance. Attorney general Uthmeier stated the lawsuit seeks accountability for the harms caused, particularly to children and parents.

The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused's right to a fair trial includes access to prosecution documents, even if classified under the Official Secrets Act. The court ordered the government to provide highly confidential documents to retired Major general V.K. Singh, facing charges for revealing secrets in his book, emphasizing fair trial rights.

As the US Air Force navigates significant MQ-9 Reaper drone losses during its operations in the Middle East, they're turning to general Atomics for surplus aircraft. With their drone inventory shrinking, the military is also salvaging retired Predator drones for essential components. This strategy underscores the hurdles in keeping their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities at peak performance.

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee. She admitted to redaction errors in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi defended the Justice Department's actions under her leadership. Democrats and survivors criticized the closed-door interview format. They demanded greater transparency and accountability in the handling of these sensitive documents.

Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, has taken a notable step by abolishing an unpopular draft rule that disqualified candidates with more than two children from government employment. This seemingly outdated regulation, in effect since 2001, had previously branded having more than two children as a misconduct issue for established staff.

MDMK's Durai Vaiko expressed deep dissatisfaction with contesting on the DMK's 'rising sun' symbol, feeling "insulted" and "humiliated." He stated that the party's general council on June 27 will decide its future course, emphasizing the importance of contesting under its own banner for political identity.

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