Ex-Anthropic Researcher Warns AI Could Cause Human Extinction

Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, resigned in protest over the dangers of AI, stating it could 'gamble with our lives.' The company and rival OpenAI are accused of 'betting' on AI's future, with Coxon warning it could 'grow smart enough to kill us.' Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, resigned in protest over the dangers of AI. He warned that AI could grow 'smart enough to kill us' and that bad actors could misuse its technology for bioweapons. The resignation sparked a broader debate about AI safety, with some calling for stricter regulations and others dismissing the warnings as a 'setup.'

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Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic in protest over the dangers of AI.
Former Anthropic researcher Scott Detrow discussed Coxon's concerns with NPR.
Jacob Coxon warned AI could grow 'smart enough to kill us.'
Anthropic reported bad actors' efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons.
Jacob Coxon's departure sparked a broader debate about AI safety.

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11 sources · CBS News, NPR Technology, The Guardian Technology, NBC, Zeteo, The Next Web, CNET, The Hill, The Atlantic, Mother Jones, The Decoder

CBS News — Extended Interview: Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who warns AI could destroy humanity
NPR Technology — Former Anthropic researcher outlines threat of AI going rogue
CBS News — Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The Guardian Technology — Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons
NBC — Two researchers who left Anthropic and Google warn AI could become ‘uncontrollable’
The Guardian Technology — More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’
Zeteo — The AI Apocalypse? Here Are 9 AI Experts Warning It Could Kill Us All Very Soon
The Next Web — AI researchers back an extinction warning as the Pentagon rejects it
CNET — What an Ex-Anthropic Researcher’s Warning About Human Extinction Really Means
The Hill — Will AI kill all humans? Anthropic employees freak out!
The Atlantic — The Thrill of Wanting AI to Destroy the World
Mother Jones — Anthropic Staffers Again Sound the Alarm on AI Catastrophe
The Guardian US — We have started losing control of AI. It’s time to shut it down | Garrison Lovely
The Decoder — AI safety panic goes mainstream after Anthropic researcher's warnings land on CNN and Fox News

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elections

Trump's $5,000 Check Promise: Skepticism and Doubt

President Trump has promised to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections. However, some critics are skeptical, questioning the feasibility and practicality of the plan.

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President Donald Trump promised to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections.
Vice President JD Vance has doubled down on President Trump's pledge to make $5,000 payments to all adult Americans if Republicans stay in power after the midterms.
Steve Scalise said details of $5,000 dividends would 'obviously have to be worked out by Congress'.
The president offered few details of the plan but said the money would have to be spent in America.
Trump faces accusations of bribery after promising to pay Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterms.

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10 sources · Al Jazeera, CBS News, PBS NewsHour Nation, The Independent World, Truthout, France 24, The Hill, The New Republic, NPR News & Politics, Axios

Al Jazeera — Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
CBS News — Why Trump's promised $5,000 payments to Americans are unlikely to happen
CBS News — Steve Scalise says details of $5,000 dividends would "obviously have to be worked out by Congress"
PBS NewsHour Nation — Trump promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. How would that work?
The Independent World — Trump faces accusations of bribery after promising to pay Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterms
Truthout — Trump Promises Americans $5K Checks If GOP Wins Midterms, Raising Legal Questions
France 24 — What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms
The Hill — 5 things to know about Trump’s $5K dividend pledge
The Hill — Trump faces blowback with $5,000 dividend promise
The Independent World — Trump keeps promising Americans cash. They have yet to see a penny
The Hill — Fox News’s Baier presses Vance on Trump’s $5K dividend promise
The New Republic — Even MAGA World Isn’t Buying Trump’s Free Money Promise
The Independent World — How will Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ work – and is it legal?
NPR News & Politics — Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
Axios — Trump makes a familiar promise: $5,000 checks for everyone
The Independent World — Trump gives nonsensical answer when quizzed about delay for his $5,000 ‘dividends’

aiai

Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's New Congressional Map

The Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's use of a new congressional map that would have favored Republicans ahead of the midterms, setting the stage for the state to use its old electoral maps this year.

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The Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's use of a new congressional map that would have favored Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins relented on the state’s congressional maps Thursday, ending weeks of election season chaos sparked by a scheme to eke out another Republican seat in the House.
The Supreme Court rejected a brazen plot by Missouri Republican officials to hold the state’s upcoming congressional elections under an illegal map on Thursday morning, ending a weeklong jumble of due process issues.
The issue drew in the MO Supreme Court, a federal district judge, a Circuit Court of Appeals, and SCOTUS over the week.
Missouri justices find elections chief in contempt, but change to old map clears him.

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8 sources · CBS News, The Guardian US, The New Republic, Truthout, The Hill, AlterNet, The American Prospect, POLITICO

CBS News — Law professor breaks down Supreme Court's decision to block Missouri's new congressional map
The Guardian US — US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms
The New Republic — MAGA Official Barely Avoids Contempt Charge for Trying to Steal Seats
The New Republic — The Supreme Court Hits a Limit With Missouri’s Election Map Mess
Truthout — SCOTUS Blocks Gerrymandered Map in Attempt to Resolve Missouri Election Chaos
The Hill — Missouri justices find elections chief in contempt, but change to old map clears him
AlterNet — Missouri Republicans threaten to impeach entire state Supreme Court
AlterNet — Chief justice delivers icy warning to Missouri official at contempt hearing
The American Prospect — How Many Judges Does It Take to Sort Out Missouri?
AlterNet — US Supreme Court delivers another massive blow to Missouri Republicans
The Hill — Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s use of GOP-favored congressional map
POLITICO — Supreme Court appears to kill GOP redistricting hopes in Missouri - Politico
The New Republic — Supreme Court Shockingly Blocks Republican Maps in Red State
The Hill — Missouri secretary of state faces contempt hearing amid redistricting fight

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media

Jimmy Kimmel's ABC show cancels interview with Democrat due to Trump's FCC threats

Jimmy Kimmel's ABC show will not air an interview with Democrat James Talarico due to Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) threats. The decision comes after Kimmel's decision not to broadcast an interview with Texas Senate nominee Kimmel, who has pointed to Kimmel's 'self-censorship' as evidence of Trump's bid to 'control' media.

6 sources · Vox, The Hill, Ars Technica, The Verge, The New Republic, The Independent World

Vox — The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see
The Hill — FCC commissioner: Kimmel’s ‘self-censorship’ shows Trump’s bid to ‘control’ media working
Ars Technica — Kimmel's ABC show won't air interview with Democrat because of Trump FCC threats
The Verge — Another big James Talarico interview is punted to YouTube due to FCC threats
The New Republic — Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Trump’s Latest Censorship Attack Over Talarico
The Hill — Kimmel pulls Talarico interview after FCC threat
The Independent World — Jimmy Kimmel says interview with rising Democratic star won’t air on ABC amid FCC threats

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tech

Apple's iPhone Duo: A Foldable Phone That Could Be the All-in-One Device You Need

Apple's new foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is expected to be released in 2023. It is designed to be a hybrid device that combines the features of a smartphone and a tablet. The phone is expected to have a 7.8-inch display on one side and a 6.7-inch display on the other, making it a versatile device for work, entertainment, and more. The phone is also expected to have a 12MP camera on the front and a 12MP camera on the back. The phone is expected to have a 5G connection and a 128GB of storage.

5 sources · Techmeme, CNET, Wired, Engadget, The Verge

Techmeme — An interview with Apple CEO John Ternus and Greg Joswiak on making the iPhone Duo, minimizing the crease, uninspiring Android foldables, the price, and more (Mark Spoonauer/Tom's Guide)
CNET — Bye-Bye, iPad. The iPhone Duo Could Be the All-in-One You Need
Wired — Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?
Engadget — The iPhone Duo just might live up to the hype
The Verge — The iPhone Duo’s hardware doesn’t look special, but its software might be
CNET — Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn’t the Smart Display I’m Waiting For
The Verge — Where to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

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war

Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port in Yemen, raising threat to shipping

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha, putting more pressure on oil markets and raising fears of further shipping threats.

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

France 24 — Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha
PBS NewsHour World — Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port, putting more pressure on oil markets
The Independent World — Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed rebels capture key Red Sea port raising fears of further shipping threat
France 24 — Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
BBC News World — Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
The Guardian World — Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast

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disasters

At least 20 students dead in DR Congo school fire

A deadly blaze left at least 26 students dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through two schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The fire reportedly engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu, leading to a stampede as people fled the scene.

4 sources · Sky News World, BBC News World, ABC News International, Deutsche Welle World

Sky News World — At least 26 students dead after DR Congo school fire
BBC News World — More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
ABC News International — Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 24 students at 2 schools
BBC News World — Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
Deutsche Welle World — China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 25
Sky News World — At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in Chinese port

electionselections

elections

Denver sues to block ICE officers from polling sites

A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the 2024 election.

4 sources · CBS News, The New Republic, The Hill, The Independent World

CBS News — Lawsuit seeks to block deployment of ICE, federal agents to polling sites
The New Republic — Trump Admin Sued Over Plan to Send Armed ICE Agents to the Polls
The Hill — Denver sues to block ICE officers from voting sites
The Independent World — ICE sued by voting rights groups to block agents at the polls: ‘Only meant to scare people and suppress votes’

politics · 8

politicselections

Vance, Trump to Speak at GOP Midterm Convention

President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden are set to deliver keynote speeches at the Republican National Committee's first midterm convention in Dallas, Texas,…

3 sources · CBS News, The Hill, The New Republic

CBS News — Trump and Vance to speak at final night of first GOP midterm convention
The Hill — Live updates: Vance, Trump close out Day 2 of RNC midterm convention
The New Republic — Key Republican Delegates Have Decided on Trump’s Successor
The Hill — Watch live: Vance, Trump to close out Day 2 of RNC midterm convention

politicsmarkets

Joe diGenova Resigns from DOJ Probe into Trump Allegations

Joe diGenova, who led a grand conspiracy probe into Obama- and Biden-era officials, resigned from his post as Assistant Attorney General after overseeing the investigation.…

3 sources · CBS News, The Guardian World, NBC

CBS News — Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe
The Guardian World — Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president
NBC — Prosecutor who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump targets resigns without charging anyone

politicscurrent affairs

Vance Honors Charlie Kirk on Midterm Convention Speech

Vice President JD Vance, drawing on the birth of his fourth child and Charlie Kirk's one-year anniversary, spoke at the Republican midterm convention, honoring the…

2 sources · NBC, AlterNet

NBC — Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
NBC — Vance honors Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his death
AlterNet — JD Vance stuns America with series of forgettable platitudes

politics

Former Federal Judge Details Trump's Plan for 'Catastrophic End' of Democracy

A former federal judge has revealed President Donald Trump's plan to seize power on January 3, 2027, as part of a final battle for America's…

2 sources · AlterNet, The New Republic

AlterNet — Ex-federal judge reveals Trump’s plan for 'catastrophic end' of democracy
The New Republic — The Final Battle for America’s Democracy

politics

Philadelphia Inquirer editorial slams Fetterman: 'Still an embarrassment'

The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board has harshly criticized Democratic Senator John Fetterman, calling him a 'still an embarrassment' in Pennsylvania politics. The editorial board went…

2 sources · AlterNet, The Hill

AlterNet — Philly paper goes all-in against 'unstable' Fetterman in brutal takedown
The Hill — Philadelphia Inquirer editorial tears into Fetterman: ‘Still an embarrassment’

politics

Trump warns of blocking Democratic agenda if they win Congress

President Trump said he would likely be able to make deals with Democrats if they take back majorities in Congress, but warned he would also…

2 sources · The Hill, Axios

The Hill — Trump says he would ‘probably’ be able to make deals with Democrats
Axios — Trump's plan if Democrats win Congress: "I'll be a blocker"

politicsculture

Turning Point USA struggles with identity as Trump supporter group faces backlash

A political activist group that has long supported President Donald Trump, the late Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, is reportedly struggling with its identity as…

2 sources · Al Jazeera, AlterNet

Al Jazeera — A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
AlterNet — Trump fans build golden statues as Holy War devours Christian campus group

politics

Charlie Kirk's influence reshapes young conservative movement, expected to back Trump

A year after Charlie Kirk's killing, his influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His organization, Turning Point USA, is widely expected…

2 sources · PBS NewsHour Nation, El País English

PBS NewsHour Nation — A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
El País English — A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, his movement points to J. D. Vance as Trump’s political successor

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elections

Trump administration proposes changes to U.S. census to exclude illegal immigrants

The Trump administration has proposed to modify the U.S. census to only count U.S. citizens and permanent residents, excluding immigrants living in the country illegally.…

3 sources · The Hill, Axios, The Guardian US

The Hill — Trump administration proposes major 2030 census changes: What to know
Axios — Trump's census plan could reshape voting maps, eliminate race questions
The Guardian US — American democracy depends on the census. Trump is undermining it | danah boyd

electionscurrent affairs

Trump claims packed Republican convention despite empty seats

President Donald Trump, known for exaggerating event sizes, claims his Republican Party's midterms convention is 'sold out' despite numerous empty seats in the arena. The…

2 sources · The Independent World, The New Republic

The Independent World — Trump claims there are ‘no empty seats’ at Republican convention in arena with numerous empty seats
The New Republic — Trump Brags About Convention Crowd Size to Half-Empty Room
The Independent World — Empty seats and technical glitch mar ‘Trump-a-palooza’ and the president’s wild speech

electionspolitics

John Fetterman Makes Surprise Video at GOP Convention, Sparks Controversy

Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who was elected in 2020, made a surprise video appearance at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention on its opening night.…

2 sources · The Hill, The New Republic

The Hill — Fetterman fundraising off GOP midterm convention appearance
The New Republic — MAGA Celebrates After Fetterman’s Surprise Video at GOP Convention
The Hill — Stephen A. Smith: Fetterman ‘pretty much spitting in the face of Democrats who elected him’

elections

Trump Offers $5,000 to Win Election

Donald Trump, at a GOP convention, promised to offer $5,000 to Republicans who win the election. The offer was criticized as a desperate attempt to…

2 sources · Common Dreams, The Independent World

Common Dreams — Trump’s Desperate Attempt to Bribe Voters Ahead of Election is a New Low
The Independent World — Trump begs — and even bribes — Republicans for votes at his desperate, made-up ‘convention’

elections

Missouri Congressional Map Changes Confuse Voters

Rapid changes in Missouri's political map have left some voters confused about which congressional district they would have been in, triggering frustration more than confusion.

2 sources · ABC News (US), The Independent World

ABC News (US) — Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some voters
The Independent World — Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters

elections

Republican officials say it is too late to implement Trump's mail ballot order

Republican chief election officials in seven states say it is too late to implement President Trump's executive order cracking down on mail-in voting, despite the…

2 sources · The New Republic, POLITICO

The New Republic — Seven Republicans Try to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Attack on Mail Ballots
POLITICO — Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order - Politico

elections

DOJ Threatens Election Officials Over Voter Data

The Justice Department has sent letters to 30 states demanding they retain all 2024 election files, threatening their top election officials if they do not…

2 sources · The Independent World, The New Republic

The Independent World — Trump lost 23 legal battles over voter data. Now DOJ is demanding election officials hand it over
The New Republic — DOJ Threatens Charges Against State Officials Not Caving on Voter Data

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aitech

Anthropic AI models misused for surveillance and weapons

Anthropic, a company that develops AI models, has published its most detailed account of how its models have been misused, including cases where they were…

3 sources · The Next Web, Engadget, Axios

The Next Web — Anthropic details how Claude was misused for surveillance and weapons
Engadget — Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research
Axios — Governments are turning to Claude to automate spying

aidefense

Israeli documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's documentary 'NAZA' premieres at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza. The film…

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

Al Jazeera — Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
The Independent World — Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
The Guardian World — Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film

aitech

Meta's Muse AI app faces slower start compared to other apps

Meta's new AI assistant Muse has launched, but it's off to a slower start compared to the company's other apps like Meta AI and Threads.…

3 sources · TechCrunch, The Verge, The Decoder

TechCrunch — Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
The Verge — Meta’s Muse AI works and creeps me out
The Decoder — Muse can shop, write emails, and negotiate prices for users, all through WhatsApp

aiscience

Mathematicians challenge OpenAI's claim to solve Erdős problem

Two Spanish mathematicians dispute OpenAI's claim to have solved the Erdős problem, a major unsolved math challenge, saying their research is the foundation. OpenAI's GPT-6…

3 sources · El País English, The Decoder, The Verge AI

El País English — A year of work by two Spanish mathematicians versus 88 hours and €15 million by OpenAI: ‘Without our idea, AI wouldn’t have solved it’
The Decoder — GPT-6 Astra gives mathematicians a breather, and OpenAI says that's by design
The Verge AI — Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work

aispace

NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source AI Model for Future Moon Explorations

NASA and IBM have collaborated to develop an open-source AI model for future moon explorations, which could help in identifying the best locations for future…

3 sources · The Register, CNET, Engadget

The Register — NASA and IBM open source lunar mapping tools
CNET — NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source AI Model for Future Moon Explorations
Engadget — NASA and IBM made an AI model for exploring the Moon

aitech

OpenAI Asks Congress for Guidance on AI Industry Slowdown

Sources: OpenAI has sought advice from members of Congress on whether an industry-wide slowdown in AI development would be legal under antitrust law. AI leaders…

2 sources · Techmeme, Wired

Techmeme — Sources: OpenAI asked members of Congress for guidance on whether orchestrating an industry-wide slowdown in AI development would be legal under antitrust law (Maxwell Zeff/Wired)
Wired — OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

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defenseintl affairs

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Visits Canada for Military Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Canada for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking more military support for Ukraine against Russia. Canada has offered…

4 sources · PBS NewsHour World, The Guardian World, The Independent World, ABC News International

PBS NewsHour World — Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek more military support for Ukraine against Russia
The Guardian World — Canada offers air defense support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits
The Independent World — Zelensky meets with Mark Carney in Canada seeking Ukrainian military support
ABC News International — Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek further military support for Ukraine

defense

Trump's Iran War: Military Planning for Long-Term Conflict

President Donald Trump has promised to end his war in Iran, but military experts warn it could become a long-term conflict lasting through his term.…

3 sources · AlterNet, The New Republic, The Atlantic

AlterNet — US will 'pay a price' for Trump’s historic fumble: defense experts
The New Republic — Trump Advisers Secretly Issue Dire Warning About Iran War
The Atlantic — Trump Is Preparing for a Long War

defensedisasters

Israel Destroys Hezbollah Tunnels in South Lebanon

Israel says it has destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, completing what it called operational control over the…

2 sources · Al Jazeera, France 24

Al Jazeera — Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
France 24 — Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor
Al Jazeera — Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
France 24 — 🔴 Live: Israel demolition of Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon caused 4.1-magnitude quake

defenseculture

Trump Whines About Medal of Honor Despite Never Serving

President Donald Trump has expressed frustration that he cannot receive the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor, despite never serving in the Armed Forces.…

2 sources · The Independent World, The New Republic

The Independent World — Trump bemoans not being able to give himself the Medal of Honor
The New Republic — Trump Whines About How He Can’t Give Himself Medal of Honor

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crime

Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Urges Judge to Acquit Her to Avoid a Second Trial

Lindsay Clancy’s former labor and delivery nurse has asked the judge overseeing her mistrial to acquit her to avoid a second trial. Prosecutors have yet…

4 sources · The Guardian US, The Independent World, The Hill, The New Republic

The Guardian US — Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to find her not guilty after mistrial
The Independent World — Lindsay Clancy’s attorney urges judge to acquit her to avoid a second trial
The Hill — How Lindsay Clancy’s defense could prepare for a second trial
The New Republic — Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About the Law

crimehuman rights

Hong Kong activists sentenced for organizing Tiananmen Square vigils

Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been sentenced under a national security…

3 sources · The Japan Times, NBC, ABC News International

The Japan Times — Hong Kong hits Tiananmen vigil activists with yearslong jail sentences
NBC — Organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigils sentenced in national security case
ABC News International — 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers set to be sentenced in Hong Kong national security case

crime

Florida executes man in connection to 'Hog Trail Murders' series

Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., convicted of one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the 'Hog Trail Murders' in the 1990s, was…

2 sources · ABC News (US), The Guardian World

ABC News (US) — Man put to death for killing linked to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in Florida
The Guardian World — Florida executes man in connection to Hog Trail Murders
ABC News (US) — Man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to 'Hog Trail Murders' in woods

general · 2

generalpolitics

Ugandan royal succession crisis: Family rejects TV presenter as new king

In Uganda, the family of late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has rejected the choice of a popular TV presenter as the new…

4 sources · France 24, The Guardian World, BBC News World, Sky News World

France 24 — Ugandan royal succession scandal
The Guardian World — Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom
BBC News World — Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
Sky News World — Royal row engulfs Ugandan kingdom after late king's family rejects TV anchor successor

generaltech

New Mexico lawmakers urge tech giants not to rename state

Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico have called on Apple and Google to avoid renaming the state to 'New America' as President Trump has suggested, citing…

2 sources · The Hill, The Independent World

The Hill — New Mexico Democrats call on Apple, Google to keep state’s name on map
The Independent World — New Mexico leaders beg Apple and Google not to rename their state on apps like Trump wants

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techai

Tech Giants Accused of Distilling Anthropic's Claude Models

Alibaba, Moonshot, DeepSeek, and Xiaomi are among tech giants accused of trying to extract and replicate Claude's capabilities by Anthropic, a company that claims to…

3 sources · The Japan Times, TechCrunch, POLITICO

The Japan Times — Anthropic disrupts Russian, Chinese AI campaigns targeting its Claude models
TechCrunch — Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
POLITICO — Bad actors in China and Russia are already weaponizing Anthropic’s AI - Politico

techai

OpenAI calls for mandatory safety requirements for AI technology

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI is pushing for mandatory safety rules after a series of model hackings and warnings from researchers. The company warns of risks…

2 sources · The Hill, The Guardian Technology

The Hill — OpenAI calls for mandatory safety requirements
The Hill — OpenAI pushes for mandatory safety requirements after rogue agent breakouts
The Guardian Technology — OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member

health · 2

healthmarkets

Trump pledges $500 ObamaCare rebate checks to swing state residents

President Trump is promising to send $500 rebate checks to nearly 1 million Americans who the White House says were overcharged for ObamaCare coverage in…

2 sources · The Hill, The New Republic

The Hill — Trump promises Obamacare rebates to people in swing states
The New Republic — Trump Tries to Raid Treasury for Obamacare Rebates as Questions Swirl
The Hill — Trump pledges $500 ObamaCare rebate checks

healthmarkets

Trump Announces $500 Refunds for Obamacare Customers

President Donald Trump has announced plans to give $500 refunds to nearly 1 million Obamacare customers, as part of his efforts to address the financial…

2 sources · POLITICO, The Independent World

POLITICO — Trump to give $500 refunds to nearly 1 million Obamacare customers - Politico
The Independent World — Trump follows up his $5,000 ‘dividend’ payment by announcing some Americans will be getting $500 Obamacare refunds

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sportssports

49ers rout Rams in NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia, with quarterback Jimmy Purdy throwing three…

3 sources · The Guardian US, CBS News, ABC News AU World

The Guardian US — 49ers rout Rams behind Purdy’s three TDs as NFL draws 100,000 to Melbourne
CBS News — Rams and 49ers to face off in first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia
ABC News AU World — Live: 49ers dominate NFL MCG clash as Rams QB stays on the sideline
ABC News AU World — The FIFO Rams may have lost the battle for hearts and minds

marketsmarkets

President Trump Defends Timing of $5,000 Dividend Proposal

President Donald Trump defended the timing of his proposal to give every U.S. adult a $5,000 dividend — but only if Republicans maintain their majorities…

3 sources · The New Republic, The Hill, AlterNet

The New Republic — Trump Has Bonkers Excuse for Why He Won’t Just Give Out $5,000 Now
The Hill — Trump defends timing of $5,000 dividend announcement
AlterNet — Trump blames Dems when Fox News' Ingraham corners him on potential bribes

cybersecuritycybersecurity

IDScan data breach exposes 153 million driver's licenses

IDScan, a company that verifies driver's licenses, has confirmed a data breach that exposed 153 million driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents. The hackers…

3 sources · CNET, Engadget, TechCrunch

CNET — Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know
Engadget — IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses
TechCrunch — ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver’s licenses stolen

laborlabor

Labour mayors vow to cap tourist tax at 5%

Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays, with Labour mayors in England vowing to cap the…

2 sources · BBC News Politics, The Guardian World

BBC News Politics — Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
The Guardian World — Ministers face backlash from hospitality industry over ‘tourist tax’ plans
The Guardian World — Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots

courtscourts

U.S. Court Blocks USPS from Enforcing Mail Ballot Restrictions

A federal appeals court today upheld a block on the Trump administration’s restrictions on mail-in voting, as the Supreme Court considers the case. The U.S.…

2 sources · Common Dreams, The Hill

Common Dreams — U.S. Postal Service Still Blocked from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots
The Hill — Appeals court denies Trump administration’s mail ballot restrictions

warwar

Trump's 'War on Terror' Waged More Violently, Critics Say

Spencer Ackerman argues that President Trump's 'war on terror' was a construct to be waged, not ended, and that it led to Iran's war, Gaza's…

2 sources · Truthout, Democracy Now!

Truthout — “War on Terror” Led to Iran War, Gaza Genocide, and ICE Repression
Democracy Now! — "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump": Spencer Ackerman