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2025
Computing 2020–present
OpenAI develops GPT 4b-micro, a model that suggests potential re-engineering of protein factors to enhance their effectiveness.
January 29 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Donald Trump filed a notice of appeal to the First Department with legal representation from Sullivan & Cromwell law firm, indicating potential further appeal to the New York Court of Appeals if initial appeal is unsuccessful.
January 20 2025
Computing 2020–present
DeepSeek releases DeepSeek-R1, a large language model based on DeepSeek-V3, utilizing a chain-of-thought process similar to OpenAI o1.
January 14 2025
Computing 2020–present
The New York Times, New York Daily News, and Center of Investigative Reporting hold a combined lawsuit hearing against OpenAI regarding AI-related legal issues.
January 10 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
A sentencing hearing for Donald Trump was scheduled for January 10, 2025, following delays related to his 2024 presidential election victory.
January 10 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
During the sentencing hearing, Judge Merchan ruled that Trump could attend by videoconference and suggested he would most likely issue an unconditional discharge without fine, probation, or jail time.
January 9 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
The New York Court of Appeals announced it would not block Trump's sentencing, and the U.S. Supreme Court denied his request to postpone sentencing in a 5–4 decision.
January 8 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Trump's lawyers asked both the U.S. Supreme Court and the New York Court of Appeals to stay sentencing, arguing that the case was entirely political.
January 7 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division denied Trump's request to postpone sentencing while he appeals Merchan's immunity ruling.
January 7 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
A New York appeals court scheduled a hearing for the defense on January 21 to present their arguments.
January 6 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Trump requested a delay from Judge Merchan while new appeals played out, but Merchan denied the request the same day.
January 6 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Trump appealed the decision of his conviction.
January 3 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Merchan set a new sentencing hearing for Trump on January 10, just four days after the Electoral College vote count.
January 3 2025
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Merchan upheld Trump's conviction, stating that Trump had demonstrated a lack of respect for judges and the justice system, prompting Trump to denounce the ruling as unlawful and a violation of the constitution.
2024
Computing 2020–present
The European Union approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI technologies and their deployment.
2024
Computing 2020–present
The global Internet population reached 5.5 billion, representing more than two-thirds of the world's population being online, according to the International Telecommunication Union.
2024
Computing 2020–present
The European Union approved the Cyber Resilience Act, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity standards and protections across digital infrastructure and systems.
December 17 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Donald Trump criticized Judge Merchan on Truth Social, claiming the judge was maintaining an illegal gag order to prevent him from exposing purported conflicts.
December 16 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Merchan ruled that the Supreme Court decision had no effect on Trump's conviction, stating that Trump's conduct pertained to personal acts and that any disputed evidence was harmless in light of the overwhelming evidence of guilt.
December 9 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
The prosecution denied the defense's request to dismiss the case, asserting that the trial had concluded and immunity did not apply.
December 5 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Prosecutors responded to the juror misconduct claim, stating it was based on unsupported hearsay allegations.
December 3 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
The defense suggested the case should be dismissed due to alleged grave juror misconduct, threatening to appeal if rejected.
December 2 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
The defense requested the case be dismissed, arguing it was invalid due to Trump's 2024 election bid.
November 19 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
At the presidential immunity hearing, the Manhattan DA's office consented to postpone Trump's sentencing until he leaves office.
November 12 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Merchan agreed to a request from prosecutors to pause the case for a week while they considered how Trump's election could impact the ongoing legal proceedings.
November 12 2024
Computing 2020–present
Thomas E. Kurtz, American computer scientist and educator, died at the age of 96.
October 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Oxfam and 37 other international humanitarian organizations called the evacuation orders 'forced displacement under gunfire'.
October 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Senior Israeli defense officials anonymously told Haaretz that the Israeli government was seeking annexation of large parts of the Gaza Strip.
October 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
WHO Europe had conducted 600 medical evacuations from Gaza to Europe since October 2023.
October 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
World Health Organization planned to evacuate 1,000 women and children in need of medical care.
October 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
The Norwegian Refugee Council stated more than a million displaced people in southern and central Gaza needed tent repair kits as winter approached.
October 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Israeli army ordered three hospitals (Al-Awda Hospital, Indonesia Hospital, and Kamal Adwan Hospital) to evacuate, with medics leaving behind a very limited number of staff with patients unable to be moved.
October 14 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Trump's counsel requested the Second Circuit to reconsider Hellerstein's rejection of their removal request, claiming it was based on flawed analysis.
October 10 2024
2024 Martinique social unrest
One of the deadliest days of riots, with at least one person killed, demonstrators setting fire to a police station, cars, and road barricades, and 26 police officers injured by gunfire.
October 6 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Israel ordered the mass evacuation of an estimated 300,000 people remaining in the northern Gaza Strip, with the army systematically working to empty the area.
September 2024
2024 Martinique social unrest
Widespread protests and violent confrontations begin across Martinique, triggered by high living costs and government restrictions.
September 2024
2024 Martinique social unrest
Elite riot police are deployed to Martinique, marking their first return to the territory in over 65 years following a historical incident involving the killing of young demonstrators.
September 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Netanyahu considered a plan to force out all civilians in northern Gaza and place remaining residents under a complete siege.
September 21 2024
2024 Martinique social unrest
Large-scale peaceful protests occurred across the territory, with thousands of protesters marching on highways, waving flags, and banging drums, in defiance of French government restrictions.
September 6 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Merchan postponed the sentencing hearing to November 26.
September 6 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Merchan postponed the immunity ruling to November 12, 2024, indicating that he needed more time to consider the implications of Trump's election on the proceedings.
September 3 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Hours before Judge Hellerstein rejected Trump's request to remove his case to federal court, prosecutors urged Judge Merchan to expedite the ruling on the immunity question.
September 3 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Judge Hellerstein rejected Trump's request to remove the case, stating that the payments were an unofficial act.
August 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
A leaked U.S. memo to the Israeli military urged them to change their system of mass evacuation orders.
August 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Israel ordered another evacuation of centre, east, and west Khan Younis, affecting tens of thousands of people and reducing the 'humanitarian zone' from 20% to 14% of Gaza.
August 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
UNICEF reported that more than half of all schools being used as shelters had been directly hit.
August 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
The Critical Threats Project and Institute for the Study of War analyzed that evacuation orders were no longer a reliable indicator for imminent Israeli ground operations.
August 2024
Gaza Strip evacuations
Israel's frequent evacuation orders lead some residents to stop complying, believing no part of Gaza is safer than another, while others cannot relocate due to overcrowding in designated 'safe zones'.
August 29 2024
Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York
Trump's lawyers requested the federal court for the Southern District of New York to seize control of the case.

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