Norwegian files complaint after ChatGPT falsely said he had murdered his children

Arve Hjalmar Holmen, who has never been accused of or convicted of a crime, says chatbot’s response to prompt was defamatory. A Norwegian man has filed a complaint against the company behind ...

The Guardian - Mar. 21

Flannery O’Connor at 100: should we still read her?

She died before she was 40, leaving behind a body of blazingly original short fiction set in America’s segregated south. But her reputation has been tarnished by accusations of racism. A month ...

The Guardian - 3d

Schumer Says He’ll Vote for GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a shutdown that would only empower Mr. Trump.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur

Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

Democratic and Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database on thousands of children had been deleted.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Most student borrowers are behind on payments. Here’s how to make them pay up

The payment pause broke the student loan program, and the damage will take a long time to fix. But the Trump administration must take responsibility for cleaning up the mess where the Biden ...

The Hill - Mar. 21

Tim Walz Attacks Musk With Language From the Trump Playbook

The Minnesota governor derided Elon Musk, a naturalized United States citizen, as a “South African nepo baby.”

The New York Times - Mar. 19

Trump secures pay hike for wildland firefighters as DOGE cuts staff

Wildland firefighters will keep a 4-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump.

CBS News - Mar. 20

Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat

Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - Mar. 13

Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown

Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Teen of former Yankees star apparently died by asphyxiation after eating, Costa Rica officials say

Miller Gardner, the teen son of ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner appears to have died by asphyxiation after possibly getting sick from eating something during a family vacation in Costa Rica, ...

NBC News - 3d

Teen son of ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner didn't die by asphyxia, Costa Rica officials now say

Costa Rica officials reversed a preliminary cause of death for the teen son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner, saying Miller Gardner did not die by asphyxia after eating something that ...

NBC News - 2d

Democrat wins special election for Minnesota state House seat

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate David Gottfried is projected to win a special election for a seat in the Minnesota House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gottfried, a pro bono ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Left Behind | Sunday on 60 Minutes

60 Minutes was with the Environmental Protection Agency as crews removed hazardous waste left behind after the Los Angeles wildfires – including electric vehicles with batteries that can explode ...

CBS News - 5h

Left Behind | Sunday on 60 Minutes

60 Minutes was with the Environmental Protection Agency as crews removed hazardous waste left behind after the Los Angeles wildfires – including electric vehicles with batteries that can explode ...

CBS News - 4h

Trump calls out perceived opponents in Justice Department speech

President Donald Trump made a rare appearance at the Justice Department on Friday where he accused DOJ officials of weaponizing their power and illegally targeting him and his allies for political ...

NBC News - Mar. 15

Trump: Bezos a 'good guy,' trying to be 'more fair' with Washington Post coverage

President Trump praised billionaire Jeff Bezos over the changes he has implemented at The Washington Post, some of which have sparked internal backlash and led to accusations the tech and media ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump Pulled $400 million From Columbia. Other Schools Could Be Next.

The administration has circulated a list that includes nine other campuses, accusing them of failure to address antisemitism.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

US had productive talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says

But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of dragging out ceasefire talks so it can continue the war.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

The lawsuit accuses the government of dismantling the department by executive fiat without the required approval of Congress.

The New York Times - 4d

Germany says it 'will not give in' as Trump announces 25% tariffs on all car imports

Major economies vow to retaliate, with China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules.

BBC News - 1d

Arizona State hockey eliminates Minnesota Duluth in Game 2 of NCHC quarterfinals

The Arizona State Sun Devils hockey program hosted Minnesota Duluth in Game 2 of the NCHC quarterfinals.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Rondale Moore snubs the Tennessee Titans, signs with the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings signed WR Rondale Moore, who visited the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Iowa baseball alters schedule for upcoming series vs. Minnesota

Due to looming inclement weather in the Minneapolis, Minn., this weekend, Iowa baseball and Minnesota have made changes to their three-game series.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Former NFL QB and Minnesota native added to CFL list

A former first-round pick and Minnesota native is joining the Canadian Football League for the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Former NFL QB and Minnesota native added to CFL list

A former first-round pick and Minnesota native is joining the Canadian Football League for the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Maher denounces Trump ‘lies’ at joint address: ‘Bored with that s---’

Comedian Bill Maher roasted President Trump on his show Friday night, claiming Trump's joint address to Congress was entrenched with "lies." “I’m bored with that s---! OK? This is what he does. ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

How Trump Insists on Thanks From Zelensky and Other Foreign Leaders

It’s not unusual for presidents to want to hear some words of gratitude. But the friction usually happens behind closed doors.

The New York Times - 4d

House Republicans eye hearings on Judge Boasberg, bill to rein in federal judges

As President Donald Trump's battle with the judiciary escalates, House Republicans are eyeing ways to rein in judges from blocking parts of his agenda.

ABC News - 3d

Trump congratulates Schumer for doing ‘right thing’ on CR

President Trump on Friday congratulated Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) for opting to vote to advance the House-Republican drafted six-month government funding bill, despite pushback ...

The Hill - Mar. 14