Tuesday, August 4, 2026
200 storyies ingested on this day, in publish-time order. The companion daily editorial runs through the day's main themes in a single voice.
Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race
Are summer sandals killing your feet?
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.…
The city closing down streets so children can play
In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.…
New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force
The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.…
CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats
MasterCraft Boat Holdings today said it is adding CarPlay to its upcoming Crest and Balise Pontoons. The company is working with Savvy Navvy to bring CarPlay and on-water navigatio…
South Korean Navy Phasing Out U.S. Air Defence Missiles for Superior Locally Developed KSAM-IIs
OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue in cyber tests, UK watchdog says
AI Security Institute warns tools undertook ‘potentially harmful activity directed at real people and organisations’…
Former Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in Virginia - AP News
Former Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in Virginia AP News…
Virginia Senate race to battle top intel Dem takes shape after redistricting delays
A Republican nominee emerged to challenge Sen. Mark Warner in a three-way Virginia Senate race that includes independent candidate Mark Moran.…
Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan gives stars two choices: 'Make sure that you don't f--k up... or you quit'
Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan gives actors two choices on his sets: accept the challenge or quit. The "Lioness" star reveals his approach.…
Ex-Patriots star on whether Tom Brady could face same HOF fate as Bill Belichick: 'Crazy to think about'
Danny Amendola says he's getting his suit ready for Tom Brady's Hall of Fame induction, but after Bill Belichick's shocking snub, nothing is certain.…
Virginia voters cement swing-district rematch after Dems’ redistricting fail
Elaine Luria secures the Democratic nomination in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, setting up a high-stakes rematch with Rep. Jennifer Kiggans.…
OpenAI says one of its models exploited a website after third-party AI security lab Irregular mistakenly gave it access to the internet during evaluations (Wired)
Wired : OpenAI says one of its models exploited a website after third-party AI security lab Irregular mistakenly gave it access to the internet during evaluations — Rogue AI agents…
libexpat now funded by the City of Munich for up to 6 months
Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent
T-Mobile's next Un-carrier move introduces new 36-month plans to keep customers locked in longer
It's the start of something new…
SpaceX's revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth
On their first earnings call since SpaceX's June public offering, executives said the company is pouring funds into rocket development, Starlink satellites and AI.…
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller - AP News
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller AP News…
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts - AP News
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts AP News…
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan - AP News
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan AP News…
Guatemala's Fuego volcano intensifies, prompts preventive evacuations - reuters.com
Guatemala's Fuego volcano intensifies, prompts preventive evacuations reuters.com…
This Is How Insane Michigan Democrats Have Become
Apparently, in Michigan Democrat Party politics, you can never be antisemitic enough. If you support Israel's mere right to exist, you will be excommunicated from polite company.…
Susan Collins Announces Opposition to Todd Blanche - Here's What He'll Need to Be Confirmed
As RedState reported, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche for permanent DOJ Attorney General to the Senate floo…
Musk’s SpaceX unnerves investors with lavish AI spending plans
Shares slide in pre-market trading even as group says its quarterly revenues nearly doubled…
Goldie Hawn dances in her bathing suit during European family vacation
Kate Hudson's Instagram video captures Goldie Hawn dancing with an oversized bottle of wine during their family vacation trip to Greece beach.…
AP test scores sky-rocketed after pandemic — raising grade inflation criticism for college prep courses
In 2021, just 17% of of high school students taking the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition test earned top marks on the exam. Four years later, that number ballo…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott effectively pauses new data center projects pending statewide grid audit
Greg Abbott paused new data center interconnection requests as ERCOT reviews over 474 gigawatts of pending applications threatening Texas grid reliability.…
Congressional Black Caucus plays hardball with Jeffries-skeptic DSA Democrats
Some members of the Congressional Black Caucus want a condition for incoming Democrats seeking to join their ranks: You have to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y…
Justin Herbert lights up Chargers defense, zero room for excuses any longer
SAN DIEGO – The imagination runs wild when Justin Herbert starts cooking like he did Tuesday at Chargers training camp. The ball jumps out of his hand – quick, effortless, precise …
Historian blasts Smithsonian’s activism shift after first visit in over a decade: ‘Completely different place’
Historian Dr. Jody Edward Ginn accused the Smithsonian of abandoning its educational mission for political activism after a recent museum visit.…
Handcuffs or Bust: Rand Paul Cranks Legal Heat on Fauci Up to Eleven
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) started Tuesday off by teasing the coming markup of contempt charges against Anthony Fauci, and ended it by sharing those charges with the world.…
Armed man with armour-piercing bullets arrested near Trump's California golf course
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the golf course.…
Ohio house of horrors mom requests mental health evaluation
The mother of 16 “almost feral” children who were kept in a feces-covered, sickening house of horrors has requested a competency evaluation to determine whether her mental conditio…
Protesters occupy 200-year-old tree at US-Mexico border to stop its destruction: ‘She’s our Statue of Liberty’
Demonstrators stage ‘tree sit’ in Arizona town to stop felling of ancient cottonwood grove to make way for border wall…
Biggest Questions From White House Meet With OpenAI, Google, Anthropic - Business Insider
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Coupang reports Q2 revenue up 4% YoY to $8.9B and an operating loss of $556M, vs. $361M est., due to a $409M data breach fine; CPNG drops 7%+ after hours (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg)
Luria Wins Democratic House Primary, Setting Up a Fall Rematch With Kiggans
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamourising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.…
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.…
LIVE: Election Results - Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington
It's Tuesday evening, and we're back again — with primaries in five states this time: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington.…
Falcons selected two pass rushers in NFL's 2025 draft and neither might be available to start 2026
The Falcons fear Jalon Walker tore his ACL in training camp, while James Pearce Jr. faces a possible NFL conduct policy suspension to start season.…
Michele Tafoya blasts WNBA activism, says Sophie Cunningham is a hero for women's sports
Michele Tafoya says the WNBA has morphed from a celebration of women's basketball into "activism on display," citing Cheryl Reeve's bench attire.…
Dow, S&P 500 close at record on AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopes - Reuters
Dow, S&P 500 close at record on AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopes Reuters…
Supreme Court Announces First Arguments for October Term
The Supreme Court will hear seven arguments in early October on cases including immigrant detention and the environment. The high court on Tuesday released its schedule for oral ar…
More than half of some US weapons stockpiles used in Iran war, raising concerns about China threat
CSIS warns depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles from the Iran war could embolden China as President Xi watches munitions levels amid Taiwan tensions.…
Trump Tests the Definition of <em>Insider Trading</em>
A new Truth Social subscription service is another way for the president to profit from his office.…
Hasan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed mock Carville’s threats to leave the Democratic Party
Hasan Piker and Abdul El-Sayed mocked James Carville for threatening to leave the Democratic Party over Piker's rising influence.…
Paramount CEO David Ellison confident about closing Warner Bros. deal despite lawsuit: ‘We’ll win at trial’
Paramount reported mixed second-quarter results, with higher streaming and studio revenue offsetting declines in television.…
Trump admin revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in escalating diplomatic feud
The move follows Brazil’s refusal to grant visas to two U.S. diplomats and its delay in approving President Trump’s nominee for ambassador.…
Democratic mayor sorrowfully shuts down encampment of violent protesters after lethal police shooting of Corey Ruiz
A violent encampment that included dozens of homeless people was dismantled by order of the Democratic mayor, who sounded very sorrowful and reluctant about the decision. The encam…
Braelon Allen didn’t sugercoat importance of his Jets season after injury — with simple goal in mind
Allen didn’t sugarcoat the significance of the upcoming season. It’s incredibly important, after appearing in only four games last year due to a major knee injury.…
Adonai Mitchell embracing Geno Smith connection after Jets’ QB carousel
Despite playing just eight games with the Jets in 2025, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is set to work with his fourth starting quarterback in green and white.…
Man arrested at Trump golf course ahead of president’s visit allegedly had weapons cache
A man allegedly photographing security preparations at Trump National Golf Club was found with weapons, body armor and concerning notebooks.…
Maryland Democrats pass redistricting amendment that could target lone Republican House seat — if voters approve
Currently, Republicans only hold one of the state’s eight house seats. Democrats stand to gain total control of Maryland's congressional delegation if voters approve the redistrict…
Some celebs are spending their Hamptons summer saving a historical NYC church
Marisa Tomei and Matthew Broderick lead a Hamptons reading of 'The Big Chill,' with tickets costing up to $10,000 to save a local theater.…
Candidate Who Promised Not to Take Corporate Money Allegedly Took Corporate Money
A recent NOTUS review of financial records found that the congressional campaign of Paige Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, accepted funding from political committees …
Roommate from hell murder probe as California man’s body found in shallow grave
Investigators initially thought he traveled to Oregon.…
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company aims to build out ground-based infrastructure to complement its satellite network for "a true mobile service" (Reuters)
El-Sayed Leads Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Polls Show
Don’t screw this up, Marvel
In less than a week, Spider-Man: Brand New Day raked in $1 billion worldwide and had the biggest box office opening weekend in Hollywood history. The feature has been a reminder of…
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.…
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.…
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds
Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsolete…
Campaign warns of perils UK waters can pose for dogs and owners
Dogs Trust points to hundreds of incidents over recent years, some involving deaths of pets or people…
'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.…
Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwave
Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.…
Watch out — Microsoft login pages are being abused as hackers try and lure in unlucky victims, here's what to look out for
Attackers sent victims to a legitimate Microsoft login page and then asked them to approve app permissions.…
What Was on the Minds of Michigan Voters? Many Cited the Economy and Trump.
We finally learned to center a div, then browsers added sidebars
centering a page in the browser window instead of the webview.…
‘Baffling’: White House won’t publicly release AI model evaluation framework it reviewed today with OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and others - Fortune
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Ask HN: What is a good format for a tool to report data to a LLM?
Texas to slow down data centre construction amid AI boom
Developers must disclose more information before new sites are built…
World's First AI Consumer Twin Marketplace for Research
Bluepill AI - Instant consumer insights with AI customers.…
AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make t…
OK, Well, There Are Even More AI Agent Hacking Incidents
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.…
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.…
The 9 best e-readers weve ever tested
You won't miss the feeling of paper with these e-readers.…
Charity Commission to investigate donations to illegal Israeli settlements
Official action by regulator for England and Wales comes after formal complaint made by Labour MP about the funds…
OpenAI publicly pushes back against Apple lawsuit after new filing - SiliconANGLE
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Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.…
OpenAI: Here's What Apple's Trade Secret Theft Lawsuit Gets Wrong - PCMag
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Gwern reties from fulltime writing to launch Guardian Angel Inc
Tearing Down Aircraft Weather Radar Avionics
If you’re flying high in the sky, it’s useful to know if there’s turbulence, heavy rain, or other nasty weather ahead. Onboard weather radar is a useful tool that pilots use to sc……
Haley Stevens’s accent briefly dominated the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
Woman awarded £20k in indirect sex discrimination case against hotel
Anna Owens said she felt "betrayed and deflated" when the arrangements she had verbally agreed were changed by a new manager.…
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like
Google unveiled the Googlebook laptop in May, explaining that several OEMs would be joining in with their own take on the AI-ready machine. Thanks to Digital Citizen,...…
An LLM agent attempts to compromise a project on GitHub
The AI Security Institute has released a detailed report on an security incident of its own mak [...]…
How to watch every Spider-Man movie for *FREE* – stream all 10 feature films from anywhere
How to watch every Spiderman movie for free from anywhere, from Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland's Peter Parker to Shameik Moore's Miles Morales.…
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, August 5 (game #885)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going…
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, August 5 (game #1151)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going…
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, August 5 (game #1654)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going…
Transcoding is the part everyone gets wrong, and the fix is usually a cheaper GPU than you think
You don't have to rebuild your entire server…
When to Expect Results in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Washington and Kansas
MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, finds peer review
UK’s Secret Intelligence Service described as having ‘a taste for dirty tricks’ and ‘extraordinary’…
Texas AG Ken Paxton Joins Coalition Pressing OpenAI Over Security Incident Involving GPT Models - Dallas Express
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AISI, OpenAI report more ‘unsanctioned’ model hacks - CyberScoop
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Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot
The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.…
It’s Primary Night in Michigan and Four Other States
White House will exempt ‘open’ AI systems from security review - The Washington Post
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Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration’s request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed “unearned grace” on the Oath Keepers defendants “by wiping their reco…
9to5Mac Daily: August 4, 2026 – The latest Apple vs OpenAI drama
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...…
Starlink Mobile Won't Just Be Satellites, But a Ground Network Too
The company plans to use tech from Starlink dishes to develop low-cost cellular equipment, creating a hybrid terrestrial/satellite network with Starlink Mobile.…
OpenAI Dumps Apple Employees' Text Messages to Fight Trade Secret Suit - Decrypt
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
DuckDB – Data power tools for your laptop, now in Clojure (2023)
A well-written, *FAST* data science database for your laptop.…
Cybercrime is costing the world trillions every year - new report says victims lose an average of nearly $10,000 in every hit
An increasingly expensive situation at a global scale…
'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.…
Has Google Chrome been randomly signing you out of your accounts? [Poll]
A weird issue floating around Google Chrome users for the past couple of months randomly signs users out of their...…
Elon Musk repeatedly one-upped his execs on SpaceX’s first earnings call
Musk kept inflating the already-big promises being made by SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen and Gwynne Shotwell on the company's first call.…
AI stock sell-off slams hedge funds as Whale Rock loses 21.7% in July
KiroCrew – Amazon's AI Harness
Kiro Crew is the persistent, open source development workspace that remembers your context, learns how you work, and coordinates across your unique tools and workflows, so you come…
An internal TikTok doc shows it withheld a safeguarded algorithm from 10% of US users, including a 16-year-old who was fed self-harm content and died by suicide (Olivia Carville/Bloomberg)
How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster that killed a climbing legend
Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.…
Clearlake partners with OpenAI to expand AI adoption across portfolio - Alternatives Watch
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White House Readies A.I. Framework to Review Security Risks
The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has closed
Electronic Arts is once again a privately held company, but it's saddled with $20 billion in new debt.…
Maryland Lawmakers Back Amendment Giving Democrats 2028 Advantage
Lucid’s turnaround plan hinges on $1.4B in cash savings, robotaxis
Lucid's new CEO Silvio Napoli listed four must-win priorities, including the successful launch of its midsize EV, finishing a factory in Saudi Arabia, cutting expenses, and robotax…
Trump advisers tell AI firms they will not safety-test open-weight models, sources say - Reuters
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AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge: INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, accordin…
Big Tech Is Finally Paying for the AI Disaster It Created [video]
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.…
OpenAI settles claims of discrimination against US workers for $3.2 million - Politico
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Ghostgrid AI
The AI that tells installers exactly where everything goes. Physics-based thermal analysis and precise placement recommendations for home AI hardware.…
What are credit default swaps and why are they spooking AI investors?
How to get the best hotel deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
We’ve partnered with hotels around Moscone West during Disrupt, taking place October 13 to 15, to secure the best prices available for attendees.…
Show HN: AI product evaluation methodoloy at huby
Texas hits pause on 1,800 data center projects to scrutinize power and water demands
The state wants more information before granting access. Abbott said applicants must provide tax break details, power use and generation data, water use and cooling plans, steps...…
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret
The Trump administration shared the details of its plan with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs on Tuesday. For now, the public remains in the dark.…
Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple
Pavel Durov claims there's “a potential systemic risk” for platforms with user-generated content.…
Trump killed the Digital Equity Act, but US was forced to bring part of it back
$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.…
Safety testers find more examples of OpenAI, Anthropic models hacking during testing - cnbc.com
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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets"
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.…
Security Incident INC-2026-07-28-01 – UK AI Security Institute [pdf]
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Abdul El-Sayed wants to find out whether a progressive can win in Michigan.
To prevail, Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters’ skepticism of Israel.
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.…
Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September
Apple is going to announce at least five new devices next month at its annual iPhone-centric event, though it's possible we'll also get devices that were waiting on Siri AI. Here's…
Perplexity has successfully overturned Amazon's injunction on its AI shopping bot
Amazon's public fight with Perplexity over online shopping started in November 2025.…
Democrat exits Senate race in South Dakota, clearing way for independent
Steam survey shows GPUs with 16GB are now the most popular graphics cards — and that really doesn't bode well for gamers' wallets
With more GPU price hikes apparently inbound, gamers are going to struggle to get the VRAM they crave.…
'Tools don't have independent values — their values are human values': Quote of the day by Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li on building ethical AI
Developing AI as a tool means recognizing that its values are reflected in the values of those who build and deploy it…
PC Prices Are So Bad Now, Companies Are Selling You Old Components Like New
Companies like Gigabyte want you to 'upgrade' to already-outmoded components.…
Now you can securely link multiple phones to one Signal account
Signal in sync.…
AMD doubles data center revenue year over year, but gaming revenue plunged by 31% — CEO Lisa Su says prices have 'weighed on' consumer demand but is 'optimistic' about client market
Gaming will continue to decline, says AMD, while data center continues to grow.…
OpenAI Dumps Apple Employees' Text Messages to Fight Trade Secret Suit - Yahoo Finance
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OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue in cyber tests, UK watchdog says - Financial Times
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Match reports Q2 revenue down 1% YoY to $853M, vs. $856.6M est., 13.3M paying users, vs. 13.4M est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; MTCH drops 8%+ after hours (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)
Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts
Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
A terminally-ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.…
I tried 3 self-hosted Claude alternatives on the same documents, and one crushed the others
The tool itself matters more than the model when you're talking with files…
OpenAI agrees to $3.2 million settlement after feds accuse it of discriminating against U.S. workers in favor of green card seekers - The Press Democrat
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Third-party cyber evaluations involving OpenAI models
OpenAI explains recent third-party cybersecurity evaluation incidents and outlines new safeguards to strengthen AI model testing and evaluation.…
OpenAI's advanced models have gone live for government use - Nextgov/FCW
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
AI music generator Suno loses copyright infringement legal case
AI music generator Suno has lost a copyright infringement lawsuit to German licensing agency GEMA.…
We just got our first real look at how small X's ad business is
Advertisers seem to be spending a whole lot less than they used to on the platform.…
Couple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room
Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Travelodge.…
US midterm primary elections live updates: High-stakes Michigan Senate race among key contests in five states
Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas and Virginia head to polls to select candidates who will appear on November ballots…
SpaceX's first public earnings statement shows the financials of an AI company in 2026
That's a lot of capital expenditure.…
Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 to put baggage in overhead lockers
Airline says struggling to find room in overhead lockers on planes a ‘stressful part of the airport experience’…
An Englishman ate his first pecan pie and fell for American diners
Henry Oliver’s first slice of pecan pie, à la mode for $4, turned him into a believer in the American diner.…
China cut its oil imports in half. No one knows why.
China quietly cut its oil imports in half after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz. No one knows how, or why.…
This AI writing tool humanizes your drafts before anyone notices a bot wrote them
UmanWrite is an AI writing platform that humanizes AI-generated content, checks it against AI detectors, and adapts to your voice…
Baby monitors now want to predict who your kid will become
Nanit's own branding firm admits its job was overcoming the word “surveillance.” Now it wants to predict your kid's personality.…
The startup selling proof that a human wrote your manuscript
Authorship proof for novelists: Vellumproof seals every draft, first manuscript free, $5 a month for more.…
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million in settlement over hiring foreign workers - sjvsun.com
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Your old PC just got Bluetooth 5.4 for $7
Plug-and-play for Windows 8.1 and newer…
'For the Children!' Ceuta Edition
You had to know there was going to be money involved as soon as you saw the combination of 'migrants' and those lovely humanitarians from the non-governmental organizations (NGOs),…
Mamdani is nothing but hostile to NYC business community — but leaders still won’t stand up to him
Mayor Mamdani to the business community: “Drop Dead.” And the business community is falling to the floor and rolling over.…
Air Force says two advanced stealthy aircraft are ahead of schedule, with first delivery set for 2027
The B-21 Raider stealth bomber program accelerated 25% after a $4.5 billion funding boost, with Northrop Grumman targeting seven bombers annually.…
Wisconsin judge rules paper absentee ballots discriminate against disabled voters
A Wisconsin judge ruled Tuesday that the state’s absentee voting system discriminates against disabled voters by denying them the ability to cast ballots privately and independentl…
SpaceX quarterly revenue surges in debut results as satellite, AI businesses surge - Reuters
SpaceX quarterly revenue surges in debut results as satellite, AI businesses surge Reuters…
New: Trump, Pentagon Reject Claims of Exhausted US Arsenal
There's been an awful lot of discussion about the United States' current face-off with Iran: Should the administration talk to Iran? Should we continue bombing them into the Stone …
What is the process to replace Chuck Edwards if he drops his reelection bid?
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) is facing growing questions about his political future representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, as the House Ethics Committee revealed a…
Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.…
Woman admits stabbing Cal Fire captain wife to death years after killing estranged husband
The wife of a Cal Fire captain confessed Tuesday to stabbing her to death in their Ramona home in San Diego County.…
California animal rescue owner with 117 dead dogs found in mass grave unleashes on ‘Gestapo’ cops
The embattled owner of Miranda's Rescue in Northern California has accused a local sheriff of "Gestapo tactics" as they investigate allegations of dozens of dead dogs on the proper…
Senators coach reveals that even he was surprised by team's blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade
Travis Green admits he was surprised and even a little mad when Brady Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers after taking the Ottawa Senators job.…
BYD debuts first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex car as sales surge - Reuters
BYD debuts first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex car as sales surge Reuters…
Iran or Incompetence? Where the Minnesota Water Hack Investigation Stands
President Trump rejected the Iran explanation on Friday and blamed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz instead. At a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump was asked about the cyberatt…
Judge Not by the Flask, but by What It Contains: The Courage of Boy George
One of my favorite lines in the Talmud is, “Judge not by the flask, but by what it contains.” (Pirkei Avot 4:27). Just because someone dresses the part of being holy while they are…
Yes, the Show Has Drawn Raves. But Some of the Objects Are Not Real.
When the New York Historical realized that sunlight in its new wing would potentially damage some items on display, it scrambled to reproduce or remove them.…
Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro seeks full court rehearing in Jan. 6 committee contempt case
EXCLUSIVE — White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday asked the full federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., to reconsider its decision upholding his contempt of Congre…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée Georgina Rodriguez shuts down body shamers over bikini photo
The model and influencer noted that her "body is news again" every summer.…
All the president’s construction projects
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Former Democratic Operative Evan Barker Tells All
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