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Anthropic reveals AI used to test missiles, conduct dangerous biological research in threat report
Anthropic disrupts malicious plots using its Claude program, like attempts to test weapons systems, develop new drone tactics, and conduct dangerous biological research, as debate over AI safety intensifies.
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On 25th anniversary of worst terror attacks in US, most shocking display is growth of denialism
Twenty-five years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil, choices by school districts, city officials and news organizations about how to describe 9/11 are shaping what a generation with no memory of that day learns about who attacked America and why.
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Hawaii urges tourists to refrain from visiting Kauai while it recovers from hurricane
The loss of tourism is expected to hurt the island, which only sees a fraction of Hawaii's 10 million visitors, but tourism is its top economic driver, with people coming from all over the world to view its tropical landscapes, waterfalls and cliffs.
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Universal Music Group yanks catalog off of TikTok
"Ultimately TikTok is trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music," UMG asserted.
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California's new slavery reparations legislation dumps planned cash payments
Some California lawmakers oppose the bill because it would allow for racial preferences in college admissions and jobs.
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States file brief in lawsuit to force VA to cover gender affirming surgery
The federal agency provides medically necessary gender-affirming care to transgender veterans, but not gender-affirming surgical interventions due to an exclusion in the VA medical benefits package.
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Migrant shelter displaces Massachusetts community rec center
The governor claims the decision to use the recreation center to house migrants was made out of necessity.
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Two more resignations hit Arizona House of Representatives
The resignations leave four current vacancies in the House for the Democrats, the minority caucus.
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New York officials outraged over beating of NYPD officers by migrants
Five suspects were arrested but were later released without bail.
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter over 'Rust' shooting
In October 2022, Baldwin settled with Matthew Hutchins, Halyna's widower, to complete the film.
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California businesses file suit to stop emissions inventory, climate risk rules
SB 261, by State Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, requires any companies with over $500,000 in revenue conducting business in California to prepare climate-related financial risk reports disclosing the risk and measures adopted to reduce and adapt.
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Texas AG Paxton sues cities over marijuana non-enforcement policies
"I will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities," he said.
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Another Texas county declares invasion, bringing total to 52
In fiscal 2023, the greatest number of illegal border crossers were reported to have entered Texas of over 1.9 million.