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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (813+ words) The CEO of Anthropic, the San Francisco company behind Claude, said he thought the industry needed to reduce the speed of its work, cautioning Saturday that a swarm of AI agents might be able to take over the internet in…...
Swedish election ends in near dead heat. Preliminary results give opposition a 1-seat majority
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (499+ words) Preliminary results showed a very narrow lead for the opposition and former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s bid to return to office at the head of the left coalition. But Kristersson also said he would explore “possibilities” given the close result....
Top lawmakers agree AI’s risks are rising but say they have no quick fix
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (771+ words) As warnings rapidly mount over the pace and potential dangers of artificial intelligence development, the top Republican and Democrat in the House agreed on Sunday that Congress should put guardrails in place, but would not commit to specific policies or…...
Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (296+ words) Companies have traditionally imported goods from Asia through Gulf countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Now, some are trying a more direct approach. “The latest tensions in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, as well as those…...
Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (382+ words) Chants of “Charlie, Charlie” broke out on the second night of President Donald Trump’s midterm convention as Republicans paid tribute Thursday to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago. The normally festive and rowdy…...
Gold, gems and Renoir: France’s museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts
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Hegseth has turned the Army into a rudderless ship
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (421+ words) The sudden departure of Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, following months of tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, is a serious blow to American security. Worse, his resignation follows the forcing out of several top Army generals, including…...
Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (77+ words) The Seattle Times Most Read Local Stories - Federally protected Chinook salmon among dead fish under I-90 light rail VIEW - Spokane County deputy kills reportedly armed man outside middle school - Seattle council questions fire officials about 911 nurse line, AI use - Belltown shootings:…...
South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter’s status as heir appears solid
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (392+ words) The NIS said in a statement Thursday that even if a son exists, he is not in a position to become the successor to Kim, who took the reins of North Korea’s government after the 2011 death of his father. The…...
Boeing focuses on ‘industrial blueprint’ for next new plane
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (423+ words) Boeing continues to look toward the future, most recently by assigning a new vice president to help lead the “industrial blueprint” for Boeing’s next new commercial plane. Stephanie Pope, CEO of Boeing’s commercial airplanes division, announced three leadership changes Wednesday,…...