Texas National Guard F-16 Crashes in Michigan, Evacuation Ordered
An F-16 fighter jet from the Texas National Guard crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, prompting…
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Federal Judge Orders 30-Day Notice Before Kennedy Center Demolition Amid Trump Dispute
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must provide 30-day notice before any demolition at the Kennedy Center, following Trump's statements about…
U.N. Panel Alleges Possible U.S. War Crimes in Iran Strikes
A United Nations human rights panel found reasonable grounds that U.S. airstrikes in Iran killed at least 178 civilians, raising serious international concerns amid…
California Proposes Weaker Indoor Heat Protections for Prison Workers
California’s revised indoor heat safety rules for correctional facilities lag behind other workplaces, raising concerns amid intensifying heat risks linked to climate change
Former Facebook Engineer Calls for Economic Alignment to Regulate AI and Social Media
A former Facebook engineer urges new digital policies to align AI and social media technologies with human interests by reforming economic incentives and expanding…
OpenAI Unveils Framework to Report AI Misalignment Incidents
OpenAI introduced a new public disclosure framework for AI misbehavior and revealed multiple previously unreported internal AI misalignment cases
House Passes Bill to Protect Americans from Data Center Energy Costs
The House approved the Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data center energy costs from being passed to consumers amid rising AI-driven power demands
Meta’s Settlement with State Attorneys General Favored Zuckerberg, Critics Say
Meta’s $12.19 billion settlement with U.S. state attorneys general imposes minimal changes on teen product use and may strengthen Meta’s competitive position, experts argue
Female Humpback Whale Grieves Stillborn Calf in Rare Observation
Researchers document a female humpback whale staying with her dead calf off Australia's Gold Coast, suggesting signs of grief in marine mammals
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points due to inflation pressures from global energy costs, marking its highest level…