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Apple announced Apple AI, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT with a focus on privacy, distinguishing it from Microsoft and Google. Despite predictions, France's far-right National Rally fell short of a majority after Macron dissolved parliament, reflecting a broader European trend where far-right gains did not materialize, though some liberal and green seats were lost. The U.N. Security Council passed a U.S.-drafted ceasefire proposal for Gaza with China and Russia not blocking it, aiming for an 8-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Donald Trump had a virtual pre-sentencing interview for his hush money trial verdict. Malawi's vice president went missing in the Viphya mountains, prompting a large search effort. Civil Rights leader Rev. James Lawson Jr. passed away at 95, known for his nonviolent protest strategies. A study discovered African elephants use distinct calls akin to human names, potentially altering understanding of language evolution. Bulletin Brief Apple’s New AI (NBC, Reuters) Far Right Falls Short (Reuters, CNN) U.N. Security Council Passes U.S. Created Ceasefire Proposal (NBC, AP) Pre-Sentencing Interview For Trump (NBC) VP Of Malawi Missing In The Mountains (AP) Civil Rights Leader Rev. Lawson Jr Passes Away (AP) African Elephants Have Names… kind of (CBS)