Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case over AI training

The Trump administration has filed a brief in support of OpenAI in a lawsuit against the New York Times over how it trains its AI technology using millions of news articles. The case is closely watched and could have significant implications for AI development and copyright law. The Trump administration is backing OpenAI in a lawsuit against the New York Times over how it builds its AI technology using copyrighted material. The case centers on whether OpenAI's use of copyrighted material for AI training constitutes fair use. The New York Times and other media companies are accusing OpenAI of misusing their material to train AI systems without compensation. The lawsuit is closely watched and could have significant implications for AI development and copyright law.

5 key facts

The Trump administration is supporting OpenAI in a lawsuit against the New York Times over how it builds its AI technology using millions of news articles.
The lawsuit centers on whether OpenAI's use of copyrighted material for AI training constitutes fair use.
The New York Times and other media companies are accusing OpenAI of misusing their material to train AI systems without compensation.
The Trump administration's support for OpenAI could lead to a precedent in AI development that could impact the way AI is trained and used.
The case highlights the tension between AI development and copyright law, and the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes.

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10 sources · The Guardian Technology, ABC News (US), The Independent World, Wired, The Intercept, CNET, The Decoder, TechCrunch, The Verge, The Hill

The Guardian Technology — Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
ABC News (US) — Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots
The Independent World — Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots
Wired — Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit
The Intercept — Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles
CNET — Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in Publishers’ Copyright Lawsuits
The Decoder — US Department of Justice backs fair use for AI training in landmark copyright case
TechCrunch — US government sides with OpenAI on issue of training LLMs on copyrighted material
The Verge — The Trump administration is supporting OpenAI in the NYT copyright lawsuit
The Hill — Trump admin backs OpenAI ‘fair use’ argument in suit from New York Times

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war

Trump Threatens More Strikes as Iran Death Toll Rises

US President Donald Trump has warned that the US is 'prepared to hit Iran anytime we want' after the latest exchange of fire between the two countries. The latest attack, which saw 18 people killed, has raised tensions between the two nations.

8 sources · The Independent World, CBS News, Al Jazeera, France 24, PBS NewsHour World, The Hill, NPR World, NBC

The Independent World — Iran-US war latest: Trump warns he’s ‘prepared’ to launch fresh attack ‘any time we want’
CBS News — Trump says U.S. prepared to hit Iran "anytime we want" after "very heavy attack"
Al Jazeera — Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
France 24 — Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike
Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Trump says US ready to strike Iran ‘at any time’
CBS News — Trump says U.S. issued a "very heavy attack," on Iran and is "prepared to do another one anytime"
PBS NewsHour World — U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran targets American allies in Gulf region
CBS News — Iran accuses U.S. of war crime after strike allegedly kills at least 4 at wedding
The Hill — Live updates: US, Iran ramp up strikes; incumbents hold on in Massachusetts
PBS NewsHour World — Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a wedding was hit
NPR World — Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
NBC — US and Iran Trade New Strikes as the War Enters its 7th Month

aiai

New York City Bans AI in Elementary and Middle Schools

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 1-year moratorium on the use of AI in elementary and middle school classrooms, removing student-facing AI software and companion chatbots for around 600 students from 2-K through eighth grade. The decision comes a week before New York City's neighboring state, Norway, also banned AI in primary schools.

5 key facts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 1-year moratorium on the use of AI in elementary and middle school classrooms.
NYC public schools are taking a year without generative AI tools.
NYC, the nation's largest school district, bans AI for students through 8th grade.
Danielle Giunta, first deputy chancellor of NYC public schools, announced the decision.
Norway did the same thing three months ago.

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8 sources · CBS News, POLITICO, The Next Web, Mother Jones, Engadget, ABC News (US), The Guardian Technology, The Verge AI

CBS News — New York City bans AI in elementary and middle schools
POLITICO — NYC school system unveils aggressive restrictions on AI amid nationwide push - Politico
The Next Web — New York bans AI in primary school, three months after Norway did
Mother Jones — Mamdani Issues AI Moratorium In NYC Schools
Engadget — NYC bans the use of generative AI tools in public schools for students through eighth grade
ABC News (US) — NYC, the nation's largest school district, bans AI for students through 8th grade
The Guardian Technology — New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
The Verge AI — NYC bans AI use for students until they reach high school
POLITICO — NYC school system to ban AI for elementary, middle school students - Politico

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crime

Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

A Maltese court has acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and drawing attention to Malta's culture of impunity in the European Union's smallest state.

8 sources · Al Jazeera, CBS News, France 24, Sky News World, ABC News International, NPR World, The Guardian World, BBC News World

Al Jazeera — Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
CBS News — Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist
France 24 — Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist murder case
France 24 — Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
Sky News World — Maltese businessman cleared over murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
ABC News International — Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist
NPR World — A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia
The Guardian World — Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
BBC News World — Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

aiai

Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash: New AI Model for Security and Efficiency

Google has released a new version of its Gemini Flash AI model, Gemini 3.8, which is designed to enhance security and efficiency. The company claims the new model works harder than its predecessor and is expected to cost more. The model is part of Google's ongoing efforts to improve its AI capabilities and compete in the market.

8 sources · VentureBeat, The Verge, The Register, Ars Technica, MarkTechPost, The Decoder, Simon Willison, Google DeepMind

VentureBeat — Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash is built for agents, while its Cyber twin hunts vulnerabilities
The Verge — Google says its new Gemini 3.8 Flash model ‘works harder’ but might cost more
The Register — With Gemini 3.8 Flash, Google reminds everyone it's still in the race
Ars Technica — Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks
MarkTechPost — Google DeepMind Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber: One Core Model, Two Access Envelopes
The Decoder — Gemini 3.8 Flash is Google's third budget model in six weeks while frontier models remain MIA
Simon Willison — llm-gemini 0.34
Google DeepMind — Introducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber

crimecrime

crime

Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked in murder trial

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial in California remains deadlocked after two days of deliberations, with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The judge ordered jurors to continue deliberating on Thursday.

7 sources · CBS News, NBC, PBS NewsHour World, The Hill, The Guardian US, The Independent World, BBC News World

CBS News — Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked, ends day without verdict
NBC — Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked again as judge orders jurors to keep deliberating
PBS NewsHour World — News Wrap: Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked and unable to reach verdict
The Hill — Lindsay Clancy can’t handle another trial, her lawyer says
The Guardian US — Lindsay Clancy jurors sent home for the day after twice failing to reach verdict
The Independent World — Lindsay Clancy trial: What happens if there’s a hung jury as judge gives ‘dynamite’ instruction
The Hill — Lindsay Clancy trial jurors sent home again after judge sends stern message on deadlock
BBC News World — Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case
PBS NewsHour Nation — Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial goes home after a fifth day without a verdict
PBS NewsHour Nation — If the Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury can't reach a verdict, what happens next?
PBS NewsHour Nation — Judge questions Lindsay Clancy jury about a woman accused of filming them, lawyer says

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crime

Two killed, at least five injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting

Two people are dead and at least five others are injured, including three officers, after a shooting near 15 East Grant Street Wednesday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, according to police. The suspect is dead, and several officers were injured in the shooting, including one who was killed.

7 sources · CBS News, NBC, Al Jazeera, The Independent World, The Hill, France 24, The Guardian World

CBS News — 2 killed, at least 5 others injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting
NBC — 3 killed, including gunman, in Minneapolis mass shooting
Al Jazeera — Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers
The Independent World — 2 killed and suspect dead after apartment block shooting in downtown Minneapolis
The Hill — 2 people killed, suspect dead after shooting in Minneapolis apartment building
CBS News — 2 killed, multiple injured and gunman dead after mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis
France 24 — Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves three dead, multiple injured
CBS News — At least 1 killed, 6 injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital says
NBC — 3 dead, including suspect, in Minneapolis apartment building shooting that wounded 5 others
The Guardian World — Suspect and two victims dead at apartment shooting in downtown Minneapolis

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crime

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge, avoids jail time

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida after a crash near his home in March. He was arrested after his SUV clipped a truck and rolled over on its side on a beachside residential road. Woods told officers he was looking at his phone and changing the radio at the time of the crash. He was sentenced to five years of driving license suspension and avoided jail time.

7 sources · The Japan Times, PBS NewsHour Nation, The Hill, ABC News AU World, The Independent World, The Guardian US, Sky News World

The Japan Times — Tiger Woods loses driver’s license for five years but avoids jail time in plea deal
PBS NewsHour Nation — Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
The Hill — Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge, gets license suspended for 5 years
ABC News AU World — Tiger Woods loses driving licence for five years after plea deal
The Independent World — Tiger Woods’ driver’s license suspended for five years after plea deal in DUI case
The Hill — Tiger Woods changes plea in latest DUI case
The Guardian US — Tiger Woods handed five-year driving ban after no-contest plea over crash
Sky News World — Tiger Woods gets five-year driving ban and fine after entering car crash plea deal
The Hill — Trump calls Tiger Woods plea deal ‘very fair’

business · 6

businesscourts

US court rules against Google's ad exchange sale

A US federal judge has ruled that Google will not have to sell its advertising exchange, leaving remedies from three American antitrust cases largely behavioural.…

7 sources · The Next Web, TechCrunch, Al Jazeera, The Guardian Technology, Engadget, Ars Technica, The Hill

The Next Web — A US court says Google keeps its ad exchange. The Commission said only a sale would work
TechCrunch — Google spared from ad-business breakup, but judge orders changes to how it operates
Al Jazeera — US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business
The Guardian Technology — Google defeats US justice department bid to force ad tech sale
Engadget — Google won't be forced to sell its ad exchange following antitrust ruling
Ars Technica — US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case
The Hill — Judge rules Google does not have to break up ad tech business

businessenergy

Oil giant Chevron to invest $7 billion in Venezuelan projects after Trump deal

Oil giant Chevron has pledged to double its Venezuelan oil production with a $7 billion investment after the U.S. reached a deal with Caracas, expanding…

5 sources · CBS News, PBS NewsHour World, France 24, NPR World, The Hill

CBS News — Oil giant Chevron to invest $7 billion in Venezuelan projects after Trump deal
PBS NewsHour World — U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
France 24 — US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
France 24 — Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye
NPR World — Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
The Hill — Chevron announces deal to expand its oil production in Venezuela

businessmarkets

Trump $1 gold coins sold out, with prices rising

One dollar gold-colored coins featuring President Trump’s image sold out hours after they were released on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U. S. Mint’s website.…

5 sources · The Hill, CBS News, POLITICO, Axios, The New Republic

The Hill — Trump coins already out of stock at US Mint
CBS News — $1 gold Trump coins are on sale, but they'll cost you more than $1 apiece
POLITICO — US Mint begins circulation, sale of Trump $1 coins - Politico
Axios — The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky
The New Republic — Trump Isn’t Even Pretending Not to Rip People Off With His New Coins
The Hill — US Mint officially launches $1 coin featuring Trump

businesssports

NBA fines LA Clippers $40 million for salary cap violations

The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $40 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year following an investigation into salary cap violations connected…

5 sources · ABC News AU World, The Japan Times, NBC, The Guardian World, The Hill

ABC News AU World — LA Clippers fined $40m over 'flagrant' rules breaches
The Japan Times — NBA hits Clippers and Steve Ballmer with historic punishments in cap circumvention case
NBC — NBA hits Los Angeles Clippers with major penalties over salary cap probe
NBC — NBA suspends Clippers owner for a year, docks team first-round draft picks in Kawhi Leonard probe
The Guardian World — Clippers docked five first-round draft picks and fined $30m over Kawhi Leonard scandal
The Hill — SEC investigating Daktronics in Kawhi Leonard case

businessintl affairs

Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in Response to Trump's Order

Apple Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users after President Trump's controversial order. The move is part of…

4 sources · The Independent World, The Guardian World, Axios, The Hill

The Independent World — Trump says Apple Maps has now changed Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for him: ‘Complete, ratified and binding’
The Guardian World — Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Axios — After Trump renamed Lake Ontario, Americans aren't buying his Canada fight
The Hill — Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario name after Trump request

businesstech

Microsoft shifts reporting structure, adds Azure revenue to quarterly reports

Microsoft has reorganized its reporting structure, merging three segments into two: Agents and Infra (including Azure and Microsoft 365) and Devices and Consumer. The company…

2 sources · Techmeme, The Next Web

Techmeme — Microsoft shifts from three reporting segments to two: Agents and Infra, including Microsoft 365 and Azure, and Devices and Consumer, with Windows and Xbox (Stephen Nakrosis/Wall Street Journal)
Techmeme — Microsoft will start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as part of a shift in its reporting structure, under which Azure revenue grew 42% YoY to $29.42B in Q4 (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
The Next Web — Microsoft finally puts a dollar figure on Azure, and narrows what Azure means

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aitech

Uber Launches UK's First Robotaxis with Safety Drivers

Uber has launched 15 self-driving taxis in the UK, with safety drivers inside. The company plans to expand its robotaxi service in the future.

6 sources · BBC News Tech, Techmeme, CNET, Engadget, The Verge, The Guardian Technology

BBC News Tech — Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
Techmeme — Uber launches London's first commercial robotaxi service; the vehicles use Wayve's autonomous driving tech and will initially have human safety drivers (Andrew J. Hawkins/The Verge)
CNET — Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service
Engadget — Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors)
The Verge — Uber beats Waymo as first to launch robotaxis in London
The Guardian Technology — Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

aicrime

OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, alleging that its ChatGPT bot played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in Canada. The company…

5 sources · Al Jazeera, The Verge AI, The Guardian World, NPR Technology, TechCrunch AI

Al Jazeera — OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy
The Verge AI — OpenAI accused of ‘aiding and abetting’ Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in dozens of new lawsuits
The Guardian World — Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims file 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI
NPR Technology — New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting
TechCrunch AI — OpenAI faces 30 more lawsuits tied to Tumbler Ridge shooting

aicybersecurity

OpenAI's Astra model raises safety concerns for AI researchers

OpenAI's new Astra model, which uses 'recurrent depth' to operate outside sequential thinking, has alarmed AI safety experts. The company is on the cusp of…

4 sources · TechCrunch, The Verge, The Hill, The Decoder

TechCrunch — OpenAI’s new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts
The Verge — Researchers fear safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release
The Hill — OpenAI: New model needs more safety measures before launch
The Decoder — OpenAI calls Astra its most dangerous model yet - watching what it does is only getting harder

aibusiness

Uber to Lay Off 3,300 Workers Globally

Uber, the ride-sharing company, is planning to cut 3,300 jobs worldwide, aiming to simplify operations and reduce management layers. The company is also asking most…

3 sources · BBC News Tech, Engadget, TechCrunch

BBC News Tech — Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
Engadget — Uber is cutting around 3,000 jobs in the name of efficiency
TechCrunch — Uber is laying off 10% of staff, or 3,300 people

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defense

Republican Senator Urges Trump to Fire Defense Secretary Hegseth Over 'Inept Management'

Republican Senator Thom Tillis is calling on President Trump to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of 'inept management' as the US military…

3 sources · Al Jazeera, The Independent World, The Hill

Al Jazeera — Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth
The Independent World — Republican Senator calls on Trump to fire Hegseth for ‘inept management’
The Hill — Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over ‘inept management’ of military

defenseintl affairs

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after record-setting deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a massive aircraft carrier, has arrived in Thailand after completing a 280-day deployment in the Middle East. The ship will remain…

3 sources · The Independent World, The Hill, ABC News International

The Independent World — USS Lincoln docks with rusted metal and chipped paint after record-setting stint at sea
The Hill — USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand
ABC News International — The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment

defenseculture

George Clooney criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for mocking Canadian military cadets

Actor George Clooney has called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's social media post mocking Canadian military cadets 'ashamed' and questioned his 'sense of decency'. The post,…

3 sources · The Independent World, The Guardian World, The Hill

The Independent World — George Clooney rips Hegseth over body-shaming post of Canadian cadet: ‘What’s wrong with you?’
The Guardian World — Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadets: ‘Literally they’re kids’
The Hill — Clooney rips Hegseth’s post knocking Canadian military: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

defenseintl affairs

USS Lincoln sailors arrive in Thailand's 'Sin City' after decades of sex tourism

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a warship docked in Thailand, is hosting sailors and Marines for rest and recuperation. The seaside resort of Pattaya, once notorious…

2 sources · The Independent World, ABC News International

The Independent World — Hello, sailors! USS Lincoln’s port-deprived troops finally get to hit the town in Thailand’s ‘Sin City’
The Independent World — Russians, sex tourism and now 5,000 US sailors: What to know about Pattaya as USS Abraham Lincoln finally docks
ABC News International — Pattaya, once Thailand's 'Sin City,' beckons weary sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln

courts · 3

courtsimmigration

Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth, citing Supreme Court…

7 sources · POLITICO, AP News, CBS News, Al Jazeera, The Hill, NBC, The Independent World

POLITICO — Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order aimed at ‘birth tourism’ - Politico
AP News — A judge blocks Trump’s new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent
CBS News — Judge blocks Trump's latest effort to narrow birthright citizenship
Al Jazeera — US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship
The Hill — Federal judge blocks Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
NBC — Federal judge blocks Trump’s latest order limiting birthright citizenship
The Independent World — Fresh blow for Trump as judge blocks latest attempt to ‘strip’ birthright citizenship from newborns
The Hill — Watch: House panel examines birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling

courtspolitics

US House rejects constitutional amendment to limit Supreme Court size

Republican Mike Johnson slammed Democrats for voting against the amendment to defend the integrity of the Supreme Court. The House failed to pass a Republican…

4 sources · Al Jazeera, The Hill, CBS News, NBC

Al Jazeera — US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
The Hill — Democrats block proposed constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court justices to nine
CBS News — House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
NBC — House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court at 9 justices

courtscrime

Venezuelan leader Maduro seeks immunity in drug trafficking case

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds of immunity,…

3 sources · ABC News (US), The Japan Times, Al Jazeera

ABC News (US) — Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
The Japan Times — Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges
Al Jazeera — Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges

crime · 3

crimedisasters

Year of Murders: Trump’s Boat Strikes Killed Hundreds of Civilians

A year ago, the Trump administration began indiscriminately attacking small watercraft traversing the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of hundreds…

3 sources · The New Republic, Mother Jones, Democracy Now!

The New Republic — “Year of Murders”: Trump’s Boat Strikes Killed Hundreds of Civilians
Mother Jones — Pete Hegseth’s Year of Blowing Up Boats
Democracy Now! — "Went to Sea and Never Came Back": Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes

crimecybersecurity

Massive Data Breach Investigated: Driver's License Photos Stolen from ID Verification Service

The FBI is investigating a massive data breach that has exposed more than 153 million driver's license photos stolen from an ID verification service. The…

3 sources · Ars Technica, TechCrunch, Engadget

Ars Technica — I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
TechCrunch — It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service
Engadget — Digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses leaked to the dark web

crimeintelligence

US journalist sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government

An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States.…

2 sources · ABC News (US), AP News

ABC News (US) — US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison
ABC News International — A US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for acting as an illegal agent for China
AP News — A US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for acting as an illegal agent for China

disasters · 3

disasters

Coast Guard plane carrying DHS secretary makes emergency landing after engine failure

A Coast Guard plane carrying Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin had to make an emergency landing on Wednesday after an engine failure.…

3 sources · NBC, The Hill, POLITICO

NBC — Coast Guard plane carrying DHS secretary makes emergency landing after engine failure
The Hill — Mullin’s airplane made emergency landing after engine failure
POLITICO — Markwayne Mullin safe after Coast Guard jet makes emergency landing due to engine failure - Politico

disasters

Chicago River bridge stuck for hours after lifting for boat

A major bridge over the Chicago River got stuck for more than four hours Wednesday after it lifted up to allow a boat to pass,…

3 sources · AP News, ABC News (US), The Hill

AP News — Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass
ABC News (US) — Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass
The Hill — Popular downtown Chicago bridge stuck in up position due to heat

disasters

Nepal families hold symbolic funerals as thousands still missing

Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies, with thousands still missing and aid hampered by treacherous conditions in communities…

3 sources · Al Jazeera, The Guardian Environment, BBC News World

Al Jazeera — Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing
The Guardian Environment — After the flood: human suffering on an unfathomable scale in Nepal’s worst-hit districts
BBC News World — 'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal

culture · 3

cultureintl affairs

Trump 'happy' about Harry and Meghan's UK return

President Trump praised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to the UK after six years in the US, saying he was 'happy about it'…

3 sources · The Hill, The Guardian World, The Independent World

The Hill — Trump says he’s ‘happy’ Harry and Meghan left US for Britain
The Guardian World — Trump ‘happy’ about Harry and Meghan UK return: ‘I was not a fan’
The Independent World — Trump ‘happy’ to see Harry and Meghan leave the US as he declares himself ‘not a fan’

culture

King Charles III and Macron share Bayeux tapestry loan

French King Charles III and British Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron view the 11th-century Bayeux tapestry loan at the British Museum, symbolizing a shared history and…

3 sources · The Guardian World, France 24, Deutsche Welle World

The Guardian World — Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles
France 24 — 🔴 Live: Macron and Charles III visit historic Bayeux tapestry exhibition together
Deutsche Welle World — Macron visits Bayeux Tapestry with King Charles, PM Andy Burnham

culture

Kennedy Center removes controversial 'Blue' sculpture

The Kennedy Center is set to take down a 2019 sculpture known as 'Blue,' a tall, blue stick figure designed by Joel Shapiro, amid a…

3 sources · ABC News (US), The Hill, The Independent World

ABC News (US) — Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds
The Hill — Kennedy Center removing landmark sculpture from grounds
The Independent World — Too ‘Blue’ for Trump: Workers begin tearing down beloved sculpture at Kennedy Center as takeover battle continues

war · 2

wardisasters

US missile strike in Iran kills four, including children

A barrage of US missile and drone attacks on a wedding ceremony in southern Iran killed at least five people, including four children, prompting fears…

5 sources · France 24, Truthout, BBC News World, The Guardian World, The Independent World

France 24 — Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding
Truthout — US Fatally Bombs Wedding in Iran, Killing 4, Including Children
BBC News World — Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
The Guardian World — Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills four people at wedding
The Guardian US — Iran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – video
The Independent World — Iran accuses US of killing four in strike on wedding ceremony and vows ‘devastating’ response

wartech

Ukraine warns Russian airspace unsafe due to drones

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that his country's drones will make Russia's airspace completely unsafe for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of…

3 sources · France 24, BBC News World, The Independent World

France 24 — Ukraine warns Russian airspace ‘not safe’ in message to UN aviation watchdog
France 24 — Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
BBC News World — Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
The Independent World — What Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace means for the future of war and air travel

immigration · 2

immigrationgeneral

Spain's Ceuta Migrant Crisis: Protests and Calls for Calm

Tens of thousands of people across Spain have rallied against the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis, with opposition parties accusing Prime Minister Pedro…

5 sources · Al Jazeera, BBC News World, Sky News World, ABC News International, France 24

Al Jazeera — Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Al Jazeera — Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta’s migration crisis festers a month on
BBC News World — Protests in Spain against government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Sky News World — Nationwide migrant protests prompt appeals for calm in Spain's North African territory
ABC News International — Tensions tied to Ceuta migrant crisis overshadow a date usually reserved for celebration
France 24 — 🔴 Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush

immigrationpolitics

DOJ orders states to report undocumented immigrants to federal government

The US Department of Justice has issued a new legal interpretation requiring states to report all undocumented immigrants to the federal government, including those seeking…

4 sources · The Hill, NBC, The Guardian US, POLITICO

The Hill — DOJ opinion urges states to report migrants lacking permanent legal status
NBC — DOJ says states have to report undocumented immigrants to get federal funding
The Guardian US — Justice department orders US states to expand how they report undocumented immigrants
POLITICO — DOJ says states must report all undocumented immigrants — or lose federal funds - Politico

intl affairs · 2

intl affairscrime

Russia accused of placing explosives-laden drone at German airport, escalating tensions

Berlin blames Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport, accusing it of placing explosives-laden drones at the site. Germany has introduced new sanctions…

4 sources · BBC News World, The Independent World, France 24, ABC News International

BBC News World — EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
The Independent World — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow threatens direct strike on Germany in escalating tensions with Europe and UK
France 24 — Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport
The Independent World — Germany identifies Russian suspects behind Leipzig airport drone attack, say reports
ABC News International — EU struggles for effective answer after Germany blames Russia for foiled drone attack

intl affairsgeneral

Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz After Himself Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz, despite the waterway not being under U.S. control, after himself. The proposal comes amid renewed…

4 sources · Al Jazeera, The New Republic, The Hill, France 24

Al Jazeera — Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war
The New Republic — Trump Proposes New Name for Yet Another Body of Water
The Hill — Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself
France 24 — 🔴 Live: Trump suggests renaming Hormuz 'Trump Strait'

elections · 2

electionspolitics

Massachusetts Democratic incumbent Ed Markey beats primary challenger Seth Moulton

In a close race, Massachusetts Democratic incumbent Ed Markey defeated primary challenger Seth Moulton, bucking a national trend of incumbent defeats. Markey, who turned 80…

4 sources · PBS NewsHour Nation, Truthout, The Nation, The Intercept

PBS NewsHour Nation — Democratic strategist on the new anti-partisan swing voters
Truthout — Sen. Ed Markey Prevails Against Primary Challenger Seth Moulton
The Nation — Old and On the Way: How Ed Markey Dispatched Seth Moulton in Massachusetts
The Intercept — Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race

electionstech

USPS Mail-In Ballot System Under Scrutiny: Whistleblower Warns of Potential Issues

A whistleblower inside the U. S. Postal Service has raised concerns about the agency's rush to implement a new system for handling election mail, which…

3 sources · PBS NewsHour Nation, The Hill, France 24

PBS NewsHour Nation — Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system
The Hill — Whistleblower: USPS secretly rushing new requirements for mail-in voting
France 24 — US postal whistleblower warns thousands of midterm ballots could be lost

markets · 2

marketsintl affairs

Trump’s Oil Deal in Venezuela: A Return to Colonial Control

Donald Trump's deal with Venezuela's leaders gives the US control over the country's oil, marking the end of modern Venezuela's social contract. The move is…

3 sources · Jacobin, POLITICO, The Hill

Jacobin — Trump’s Oil Deal Is a Return to Venezuela’s Colonial Past
POLITICO — Trump’s oil deal could scuttle Venezuelan democracy, opposition fears - Politico
The Hill — The Venezuelan oil deal is a strategic victory for Trump’s new Monroe Doctrine

marketsintl affairs

Dutch Central Bank Moves Gold to London in 'Crisis Preparedness' Move

The Dutch central bank has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves from North America to London, citing 'increasing geopolitical unrest' as the…

3 sources · The Guardian World, BBC News World, ABC News International

The Guardian World — Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
BBC News World — Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
ABC News International — Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

Around the World · 4

generalgeneral

Ninety percent of Americans believe government corruption is widespread

A new Gallup survey shows that 89% of Americans perceive widespread corruption in the U.S. government, a 20-year high following President Trump's return to office.…

5 sources · Truthout, The Hill, Axios, The Independent World, POLITICO

Truthout — Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Say There’s “Widespread” Corruption in US Government
The Hill — Perceptions of government corruption at record high: Gallup
Axios — Nearly 9 in 10 Americans report widespread government corruption after Trump's return
The Independent World — Ninety percent of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, poll says
POLITICO — Almost 90 percent of Americans say there is widespread corruption in government - Politico

transportationtransportation

South African aviation authorities investigate close flyovers during rugby match

South African authorities are reviewing a dramatic passenger jet flypast over Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a rugby match against New Zealand, which saw two…

3 sources · ABC News AU World, BBC News World, ABC News International

ABC News AU World — Aviation authorities to review low flyover at Cape Town rugby match
BBC News World — South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby
ABC News International — South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

climateclimate

UN report warns Earth will overshoot 1.5C warming limit

Climate scientists now aim to minimize time spent above the limit from the Paris Agreement. The report said the overshoot is not a point of…

3 sources · Vox, Engadget, Truthout

Vox — The world is whiffing on its biggest climate goal
Engadget — UN report says global warming will surpass the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius
Truthout — UN Report Says Earth Will Overshoot 1.5C Warming, Emission Cuts Can Limit Damage

politicspolitics

Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron's visit to No 10

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will aim to centre talks with French president Macron on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU…

2 sources · The Guardian World, BBC News Politics

The Guardian World — Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10
BBC News Politics — Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge
BBC News Politics — Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
BBC News Politics — 'Friendly fire' at Andy Burnham's first PMQs