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If They Were Human, They’d Be Arrested. Experts Respond to Rogue AI Breach.
One expert compared the OpenAI model hack to a dystopian thought experiment in which a machine eventually destroys humanity.
Generational Impact: Helping Human Trafficking Survivors With Housing
Ked and Michelle Frank have been on a 20-year mission to provide a safe place for survivors to go after they escape their traffickers.
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
FBI Working with DHS, ODNI on Election Integrity: FBI Director
Trump said that in 2019, China had a strategy focusing on ‘undermining domestic confidence in the US president.’
Court Rules in Favor of California AG Over Voter ID Ballot Measure Title
A judge ruled that the new title and label describing Califorina’s voter ID ballot measure, Proposition 39, were accurate and reasonable.
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National Academy of Sciences Removes Climate Chapter That Critics Allege Could Bias Judges
‘Federal judges rely on this manual to decide cases,’ the CEO of the American Energy Institute said.
Senate to Take Up College Sports Bill After August Recess
The act would prohibit colleges, athletic conferences, and organizations from preventing athletes from entering into name, image, and likeness agreements.
Hybrid and SUV Interest Reaches New Highs
Reliability, fuel efficiency, and affordability are some of the top factors considered by people when buying electrified vehicles.
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Trump Says Voters ‘Angry at Republicans,’ Not Him, Ahead of Midterms
The president was commenting on the GOP’s prospects ahead of the November elections, noting that the incumbent president tends to lose seats in the midterms.
Senate Moves Major Crypto Regulation Bill Toward Vote
The CLARITY Act would establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Homeschool Families Are Pushing for High School Sports Participation
In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports.
Judge Denies Southern Poverty Law Center’s Bid to Dismiss DOJ Indictment
The judge said the nonprofit failed to provide evidence that prosecutors were motivated by animus when bringing the charges.
Senate Republicans Delay ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ Until After August Recess
Sen. Ron Johnson said he and other lawmakers spoke to President Donald Trump about postponing the vote and he agreed.
Trump Restarts Effort to Fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
The president had earlier attempted to fire Cook but was blocked by the Supreme Court.
Trump Says Gas Prices Could Rise If US Strikes Iran Again
The president said prices are otherwise poised to fall sharply as Tehran seeks a deal to avert further attacks.
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill Authorizing Use of Tariffs to Address Trade Deficits
The bill would allow the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements with countries identified as ‘trade deficit economies.’
Suspect in Spokane Wildfire Confesses He Planned Arson for Weeks
The suspect originally denied setting the fire, according to an arrest affidavit, and remains jailed on $1 million bond.
Sen. McConnell Discharged From Rehab Facility
The 84-year-old Republican lawmaker has been absent from the Senate since June.
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA
The agency requires more data to prove efficacy for over 65s, but has licensed the first mRNA-based flu shot in the United States for those aged 50–64.
US Immigration Agency Asks Public to Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities
Tips that can be reported include ‘expressing hatred for American values,’ election fraud, and supporting terrorist ideologies.
Feds to Decertify Kentucky Organ Transplant Group
The decision follows an investigation officials said uncovered multiple safety concerns that persisted after repeated warnings and corrective action plans.
