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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Monday afternoon as calls for guardrails around artificial intelligence (AI) build after industry experts raised red flags around safety of the emerging technology. Jeffries and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) have pressed the Trump administration for transparency on how the U.S. will respond to…
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
Influencer and model Bettina Trump, the wife of Donald Trump Jr., defended the couple’s wedding gift given to them by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. “Apparently our wedding is making headlines again, so a little clarity seems in order,” Bettina Trump wrote on Instagram. “Don and I got married privately … surrounded ONLY by our family.…
Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.
Trump wants to push tempo of AI race, countering tech leaders’ call for slowdown washingtonpost.com
President Trump met with oil refiners to discuss expanding capacity, but analysts suggest that lowering gasoline prices requires legislative action to block state climate lawsuits and foreign regulations.
Umar Kremlev paid for two nights of celebration after the wedding, Donald Trump Jr. and his wife confirmed.
Today’s chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.
Even as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.
Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors.
Many noncitizens need immigration records the government has to prove their legal stay and resist deportation. The government is redacting and withholding those documents, lawyers say.
(KTLA) — Two young brothers worked quickly to rescue a group of elderly people after a fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Glendale, Calif., on Friday. Glendale firefighters responded to the burning home on the 1800 block of Mountain Street around 4:45 p.m. As the flames grew and heavy smoke billowed from…
Former CIA Director David Petraeus on Sunday was at a Ukrainian train station while a Russian drone hit a passenger train not long after a diplomatic train carried former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other foreign officials. The Ukrainian state railway, Ukrzaliznytsia, stated that the diplomatic train was at the border between Ukraine and…
British man admits drugging and raping wife over more than two decades Reuters
Isotropic analysis revealed the most likely source to be Brimham Rocks, not the nearby Plumpton Rocks.
Valve's new $1,049 VR hardware tries to revive an abandoned VR "revolution."
Why a lawyer who launched the Christian legal movement believes it’s gone astray washingtonpost.com
Netanyahu says Gaza documentary 'NAZA' is 'shocking incitement' Reuters
The Treasury secretary had dared “Bloomberg terminal bros” to bet against him and they did.
President Trump promised a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every American adult should Republicans maintain control of both the House and the Senate after the midterm elections, which would likely cost over $1 trillion in total. What do you think? The post Trump Promises Americans $5,000 If GOP Maintains Control Of Congress appeared first on The Onion.
The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.
Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple Reuters
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
The ruling by a lower court judge was another blow to President Trump’s effort to make voting by mail harder. The Supreme Court is also considering the Trump plan.
EPA to undo carbon emission limits for power plants at G20 meeting Reuters
US 10-year yields reach 5%, highest since 2023 Reuters
A man has admitted drugging his wife to rape and sexually abuse her over more than two decades.
The Swedish automaker gives its small SUV a sympathetic makeover.
Exxon Mobil shuts down Joliet refinery after power outage Reuters
Uganda will now be taking part in Prince Harry's Invictus Games next year, after the country pulled out over the "nonsense" related to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Sky News understands.
Europe facing unprecedented risk of being cut off from AI, Lagarde warns Reuters
Palantir, Nvidia curb AI model use over data fears, The Information reports Reuters
Andy Burnham's father, whose Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister, has died.
Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran - Iranian state media Reuters
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.
Saudi Arabia is racing to repair a critical oil pipeline shut down by drone attacks. The disruption threatens to remove another major source of crude from global markets.
Britain’s biggest banks will this week embark on a process to raise tens of millions of pounds to fund the development of a new payments infrastructure vehicle that could ultimately evolve into a domestic alternative to Mastercard and Visa.
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.
First off, let’s review where we are: Those are from Wednesday’s Webinar. Friday’s video is HERE and Friday’s Podcast is HERE – if that’s the way you like to consume your information and, if not – we’ve got a few thousand words for you this morning – as it’s been an interesting weekend, to say […] Source
THE HEAVENS—Shaking His head in disbelief as the color drained from His face, God, Our Heavenly Father, was reportedly horrified Monday to learn that humans had been consuming the sacred, omniscient potatoes He sent to earth. “Potatoes? As in the one part of My divine creation I painstakingly made in My image and imbued with all […] The post God Horrified To Find Humans Eating Sacred, Omniscient Potatoes appeared first on The Onion.
NEW YORK—Citing the fact that “cars are fast and everyone likes them” as justification for the new rule, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday that one player on each team would now be permitted to drive a car during games. “Wouldn’t it be fun? We think it will be fun. A car can go much […] The post NFL Announces One Player On Each Team Now Gets To Drive A Car appeared first on The Onion.
"[T]he Department submitted credible evidence that threats, doxxing, and other forms of harassment have been directed toward law enforcement charged with enforcing existing federal immigration laws."
The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
A raft of female athletes have criticised Sydney Sweeney's nude ad campaign for a sports betting company.
From Reuters (Mike Scarcella) last week, linked to yesterday by David Lat (Original Jurisdiction): The judge, Lawrence Wheeler of the… The post Oklahoma Judge's Ruling Contained AI Hallucinations appeared first on Reason Magazine.
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
Plus: Treasury to sanction ‘large bank’ on Monday for Iran dealings, and a cluster of Polymarket accounts won big on companies audited by KPMG.
Culiacán has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
9/14/1901: President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated. He appointed three members to the Supreme Court: Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Rufus Day,… The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 14, 1901 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
Plus: a Russian drone strikes a train near the Polish border, the Houthis seize Perim Island off Yemen’s coast, and elephants have impulse control.
They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
“You should move into a smaller house.” If every new retiree had a nickel for every time a family member or friend suggested the above … well, they’d … Source
Banks Move On Chain. The Hard Part Is Making Money Interoperate Banks are no longer experimenting with blockchain in isolated pilots. They are beginning to coordinate around a harder problem: how to make regulated money programmable and interoperable across institutions, networks and … Source
Novo Nordisk on Monday said it is rebranding its name to "Novo" and updating its corporate culture, as the company works to win back market share in … Source
Anthropic has signed a computing deal worth $13.7 billion over six years with Rum Group, a company with roots in social media and long-standing ties … Source
The best leadership approach takes into account an individual’s situation. Many leaders strive for “fairness.” The intent is good. They want to avoid bias, give people the opportunity to succeed, and support all their team members. However, too often in that pursuit, they are given the advice to … Source
Someone tell the president not to check the news this week. The Federal Open Market Committee will convene tomorrow and announce Wednesday whether it … Source
China's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.
An illustration showing several items related to moving, including a tool set, a vacuum, and wall hooks
Cricket, long regarded in the U.K. as the game of the upper classes, is experiencing a revival—without some of its famously haughty traditions.
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.
Congress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to voters.
Iranian officials say a meeting with Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, dealing a blow to efforts to reopen the strait.
With more than 90% of ballots processed early on Monday, the left-wing bloc was in front by approximately 20,000 votes.
After days of teasing, Oasis have finally put an end to the speculation - announcing another huge tour for 2027 following the success of their comeback last year.
‘Musk’ film is almost four hours long, engrossing and terrifying. What to know. washingtonpost.com
A man who was jailed for manslaughter over a woman's death in a speedboat crash has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting another woman.
Two men died taking part in the Great North Run, race organisers have said.
Should a federal childcare subsidy intended for working parents be extended to married couples with a parent at home?
We shouldn’t apply such a modern, simplified lens to such an old wound.
Gambling habits harm more than just the person betting.
Justin Sun says he is suing top actress Jing Tian to recover a staggering marriage fee after their romance fizzled.
A Houthi offensive in Yemen has put a second vital energy corridor in the region under the sway of Iran and its allies.
Opinion | The ‘safe’ college majors are gone. So study something useless. washingtonpost.com
He was close to a huge math breakthrough. Then he got scooped by AI. washingtonpost.com
We asked dozens of people what they want from Democrats. Here’s what they said. washingtonpost.com
LOS ANGELES—Emphasizing that late entries would not be tolerated, producers for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards issued a statement Sunday warning aging stars that the deadline to be included in this year’s “In Memoriam” segment was midnight. “Our ‘In Memoriam’ slideshow is almost complete, so if any Television Academy members are at death’s door, please […] The post Emmys Producers Warn Aging Stars Deadline For ‘In Memoriam’ Segment Midnight appeared first on The Onion.
It’s All Fun and Games Until You Give AI Your Credit Card The Atlantic
The manufacturer has a service that lets owners repair their own equipment.
U.S. companies are winning massive data center and AI deals across Africa, including a $6.2 billion project in Lesotho for hydropower and computing.
American Muslims have not built a tradition that can speak to America.
Gun violence, asylum policy and welfare reform dominate Sweden's election as Ulf Kristersson's coalition battles Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.
One yeshiva’s search for answers gives young men from around the world a sense of purpose and peace.
The Virgo Transport 8 vanished crossing the Java Sea with 240 people aboard en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, triggering an urgent search.
Top AI leaders unite to warn the technology is advancing too fast washingtonpost.com
AI Is Running Laps Around Our Political System The Atlantic
Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.
"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."
Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.
Oil prices slipped back Friday after a string of gains, but ended the week sharply higher as traders assessed growing risks to Middle East crude exports.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA—Expressing regret over her decision to star in and produce the film Practical Magic 2, co-lead Sandra Bullock told reporters Friday that she should have just had dinner with Nicole Kidman. “Honestly, when the studio came to me and asked if I wanted to do a legacy sequel, I was so excited about […] The post Sandra Bullock Regrets ‘Practical Magic 2’ After Realizing She Could’ve Just Had Dinner With Nicole Kidman appeared first on The Onion.