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Former NATO leader says pro-Palestinian campus protesters should not ‘be applauded’
Former NATO commander James Stavridis criticized the pro-Palestinian protestors Sunday, claiming they should not be the ones who are applauded. “The young men and women who built that pier are the young Americans who should be applauded,” ...The Hill - Politics -
19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for trying to occupy UPenn building
The University of Pennsylvania said 19 protesters were arrested for trying to occupy a campus building on Friday night.ABC News - Top stories -
Jerry Seinfeld is interrupted onstage by pro-Palestinian protesters — again
Jerry Seinfeld's show in Norfolk, Va., was interrupted eight times by pro-Palestinian protesters, one of whom was wrestled to the ground by other audience members.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
What Some Colleges Promised Pro-Palestinian Protesters Over Israel-Hamas War
Several universities struck agreements with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to end disruptive encampments on their campuses. But some of those agreements are already under fire.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Mayor defends NYPD response after officers seen punching pro-Palestinian protesters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police department’s response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident.”ABC News - Top stories -
Body bags, fake blood left at University of Michigan regents' homes amid pro-Palestine protests
University officials said on Wednesday, about 30 students staged demonstrations at the residence of "at least one" board of regents member and went to several others' residences.CBS News - Top stories -
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London
Demonstrators reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict during the protest.BBC News - Top stories -
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Critics Fault ‘Aggressive’ N.Y.P.D. Response to Pro-Palestinian Rally
Officers were filmed punching three demonstrators at the protest in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The police said protesters were blocking the streets.The New York Times - Top stories -
Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan
Police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment Tuesday at the University of Michigan, less than a week after demonstrators showed up at the home of a school official and placed fake body bags on her lawn.NBC News - Top stories -
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Why an OpenAI Safety Leader Just Quit
Jan Leike explainedhis sudden resignation Friday, saying safety has "taken a backseat to shiny products" at the AI leader.Inc. - Business -
AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technologyABC News - Tech -
Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech -
Ex-Employees Raise Concerns About Safety at OpenAI
Former employees of the ChatGPT maker raised concerns that it isn’t doing enough to make sure its products don’t pose a threat to humanity.The New York Times - Business -
Biden to deliver commencement at Morehouse amid protest fears
President Biden is set to give the commencement address at Morehouse college as protests over the war in Gaza and Biden’s support of Israel have enveloped college campuses around the country. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Israeli abuse of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti ‘amounts to torture’
With thousands now held without charge, lawyers say Israel is signalling that no detainee is safe. Marwan Barghouti spends his days huddled in a cramped, dark, solitary cell, with no way to tend to his wounds, and a shoulder injury from being ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
What Getting Shot in the U.S. Taught Me About the Dehumanization of Palestinians
The dehumanization of Palestinians has become a norm.The New York Times - Top stories -
IMF warns Hunt against UK tax cuts as it flags £30bn funding gap
Fund says real departmental spending growth may rise at double the pace seen in official projectionsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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Biden delivers Morehouse commencement speech as some on campus express pro-Palestinian messages
President Joe Biden delivered the Morehouse College commencement address at Morehouse College Sunday, his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and a key opportunity for him to engage with a group of ...NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Israel Sending More Troops to Rafah Amid Warnings of Famine in Gaza
Fighting in Rafah has closed off a vital border crossing in southern Gaza, forced hundreds of thousands to flee and cut off humanitarian aid.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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2024 NFL free agency: Ravens hosting former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams on a visit, per report
Adams is one of the many talented safeties still looking for a new teamCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say
As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Britain expands AI Safety Institute to San Francisco amid scrutiny over regulatory shortcomings
The U.K. said Monday it will open a U.S. counterpart to its AI Safety Summit, a state-backed body testing advanced AI systems, in San Francisco this summer.CNBC - Business - United Kingdom -
Buccaneers Pro Bowl OT Tristan Wirfs absent from OTAs amid contract dispute, per report
Wirfs is seeking a long-term contractCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
What to Know About the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders
The International Criminal Court prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Hamas leaders. Here is a closer look at the court and the warrant.The New York Times - World -
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OpenAI’s former superalignment leader blasts company: ‘safety culture and processes have taken a backseat’
Jan Leike has taken to his personal account on X to post a lengthy thread of messages excoriating OpenAI and its leadership.VentureBeat - Tech -
A former OpenAI leader says safety has 'taken a backseat to shiny products' at the AI company
A former OpenAI leader who resigned from the company earlier this week says that product safety has “taken a backseat to shiny products” at the influential artificial intelligence companyABC News - Tech -
EU election debate: Ursula von der Leyen, Nicolas Schmit, Anders Vistisen and Sandro Gozi face off over economy – Europe live
European leaders gather for debate hosted by Bruegel and the Financial Times. Karl Nehammer, the Austrian chancellor, hosted the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak.. “The leaders committed to implementing stronger frameworks to deal with ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Democrats Take Jewish Voters for Granted
We are liberal and support Israel. The party risks losing us by pandering to its antisemitic elements.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What It's Like Being Jewish at Harvard
An alumni report on antisemitism on campus includes startling testimony from students and faculty.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The death of President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in a helicopter crash dealt an unsettling blow to the country's politics and raises questions about the succession of the presidency and that of the position of supreme leader.
The death of President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in a helicopter crash dealt an unsettling blow to the country’s politics and raises questions about the succession of the presidency and that of the position of supreme leader.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Columbia Faculty Group Passes No-Confidence Resolution Against President
Hundreds of professors at the university weighed in on the resolution, which said the president, Nemat Shafik, had committed an “unprecedented assault on student’s rights.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Columbia faculty group passes no-confidence measure on school's president
Columbia University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences approved a vote of no confidence Thursday against university President Minouche Shafik over her handling of the recent pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The vote, organized by the school’s ...The Hill - Politics -
Taking presidential debates out of commission's hands virtually guarantees fewer viewers
The two planned presidential debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump that were swiftly organized this week are good news for CNN and ABC NewsABC News - Entertainment -
Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her
Last week, the company released a chatbot with an option that sounded like the actress, who provided the voice of an A.I. system in the movie “Her.”The New York Times - Business -
Microsoft’s Team Copilot is a virtual team member that can run meetings and projects
Microsoft introduces Team Copilot, a virtual team member to run meetings, take notes, and handle project management, coming later in 2024.VentureBeat - Tech