President Donald Trump has characteristically responded to the recent debate over AI safety: declaring that these concerns are part of a long series of hoaxes “generated by radical left dumocrats, with the purpose of destroying our country.” On Saturday, Trump began his reflections on AI by writing on his social network Truth Social that “many … Read more
A 77-year-old Walmart shopper died after he was allegedly attacked inside a Virginia store by the parents of a teenage employee he had confronted over a shopping cart incident involving his wife, according to US media reports. Bert Atienza died of blunt force brain trauma on June 8, a day after the attack at Walmart … Read more
The drone of news helicopters flying overhead has long been a familiar soundtrack of life in Los Angeles, and the footage they gather of high-speed chases, wildfires, and celebrity sightings is a fixture of local television. For nearly 70 years, Angelenos have gotten their news from the “eye in the sky”—from scenes of OJ Simpson’s … Read more
1. Happening NowChevron DownAn elevated threat of flash flooding is expected this weekend across the Midwest, with heavy rain affecting already flooded areas this week, including Chicago and parts of Indiana and Ohio. Happening NowThe map below shows where it is raining right now, along with any flash flood warnings in the green polygons. Heavier … Read more
Cuba blackout leaves millions without power again BBCCuba sinks into total blackout as power grid collapses again, US embassy warns Fox NewsCuba’s power grid collapses again, leaving millions without power for at least the sixth time this year CBS NewsCuba faces another national blackout amid US fuel blockade dw.comCuba’s power grid collapses again, plunging island … Read more
Thousands of people demonstrate in front of the closed Kennedy Center, shouting “Hands off!” washingtonpost.comHundreds form human chain around Kennedy Center to protest threatened demolition wusa9.comThousands protest Kennedy Center closure amid fears Trump will demolish institution The Guardian Judge orders Trump to give 30 days’ notice before any move to demolish Kennedy Center YahooPhotos of … Read more
Trump says he will require drug companies to split vaccines into more doses Washington PostTrump says some routine vaccines will be split into five separate shots. Vaccine experts say it won’t work CNNMore visits to get vaccinated, more anguish? MedscapeTrump says he will require some childhood vaccines to be divided into five shots ReutersDoctor verifies … Read more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) – Montgomery County Sheriff Marc Yamada was forced to retire immediately after the county inspector general found that an agency executive skipped work without taking leave and lied to investigators about choosing a family member for a work conference. The findings were released hours after sources told 7News that Yamada cleaned … Read more
A Sikh truck driver survived a harrowing attack in which he was beaten and then stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming highway rest stop on Sunday, according to news reports. The alleged attacker, Andrew Kris Bzdak, reportedly fled the scene before Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers arrested him, the Sacramento Bee reported. Bzdak has been charged … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — A forum designed to be the first opportunity for candidates for Delaware statewide office in the general election took an ugly turn after a U.S. House candidate misgendered his opponent. Republican U.S. House candidate Joe Arminio repeatedly referred to Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of the U.S. … Read more