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They wanted to save us from a dark AI future. Then six people were killed
How a group of Silicon Valley math prodigies, AI researchers and internet burnouts descended into an alleged violent cult. Years before she became the peculiar central thread linking a double ...The Guardian - 21h -
Chicago Teen Killed Six People Over Nine Months in 2020, Prosecutors Say
The Cook County prosecutor said Antonio Reyes was 16 when he fatally shot the first of six people, targeting “complete strangers” in all but one of the killings.The New York Times - 6d -
How to save the future of federal data
President Trump’s executive orders on diversity, climate, gender and perhaps more to come, could lead to major changes in how future data is collected and published.The Hill - 6d -
Amazon bets savings from automation can help fuel AI spending boom
US tech giant expected to spend as much as $25bn on warehouse automation in broader efficiency driveFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
‘I want him to be prepared’: why parents are teaching their gen Alpha kids to use AI
As AI grows increasingly prevalent, some are showing their children tools from ChatGPT to Dall-E to learn and bond. Jules White used to believe his 11-year-old son needed to know how to code to be ...The Guardian - 4d -
Saving Nevada's dark skies - one license plate at a time
Nevada is one of very few places left in the country where there is so little artificial light the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye.CBS News - 4d -
Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...The Guardian - 1d -
From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs
Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
‘Our people were so innovative’: Māori art celebrated in landmark book
Toi Te Mana: An Indigenous history of Māori art showcases creative work across a diverse range of mediums. A new landmark book celebrating Māori art has clocked up a couple of impressive firsts: ...The Guardian - 6d -
DOGE Claims Credit for Killing Contracts That Were Already Dead
Elon Musk’s group claimed credit for canceling procurement agreements that had been completed years earlier, the latest in a string of public errors on its site.The New York Times - 3d -
Jenni Hermoso Was Not the Victim People Wanted Her to Be. And That’s OK.
The Luis Rubiales sentencing provides a reminder that the law is the same for everyone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Carmakers Were Given a Monthlong Reprieve From Tariffs
Also, meet the man who wants to save the world from bad sound. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 10h -
Six takeaways from Trump's big speech
The president declares "America is back" as he spars with Democrats and gives a shout-out to Elon Musk.BBC News - 14h -
PSA: The Last of Us: Escape The Dark Board Game Is Available At Amazon
The second season of The Last of Us hits HBO on April 13, continuing Joel and Ellie's journey through the bleak, fungal-infected post-apocalypse. If you need something to bide your time until it ...GameSpot - 6d -
Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel
Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
3 People Killed in Shooting Outside a Kentucky Driver’s License Office
Louisville police said they were still investigating and had not yet identified any suspects.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Three people killed in Louisville, Kentucky, motor vehicle office shooting
One person was dead at the scene and two others died at the hospital; no reported arrests nor information on the shooter. Three people were shot and killed at a motor vehicle office in Louisville, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Berlin stabbing suspect planned to kill Jewish people, police believe
Police say they are investigating whether the assailant is suffering from mental illness.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Bridge collapse in South Korea kills at least three people – video
Five 50-metre steel structures supporting a partly built highway bridge in South Korea collapsed one after another in the city of Anseong, killing at least three construction workers and injuring ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
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A Tunisian extremist is imprisoned for life for killing 3 people in a French basilica in 2020
A Tunisian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in France for the murders of three people in October 2020 in an attack linked to Islamic extremismABC News - 6d -
Boats collide on river in southern China, killing at least 11 people
A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday night, killing 11 people while five more are missingABC News - 5d -
Pakistan holds funeral prayers for 12 people killed in suicide bombing
Pakistani authorities say funeral prayers will be held in the northwest city of Bannu after a double suicide bombing at a military base there killed 12 people and wounded 30ABC News - 1d -
The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want
The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changedBBC News - 9h -
The Oscars were silent on Trump, diverging from protests of past years
No one uttered the US president’s name, and speeches bore few references to Gaza or Ukraine, focusing on the LA fires. Anora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winners . The ...The Guardian - 3d -
The top 8 takeaways from the 2025 Oscars, according to those who were there
Our team on the ground at the 2025 Oscars reflects on the night's key moments — some of which you didn't see on TV.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Economic partnership will protect the Ukrainian people and the US taxpayer
Trump’s bold international leadership aligns interests and benefits allFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Trump pleads with people of Greenland to join the US
President Trump on Tuesday said he’d welcome the people of Greenland to join the U.S. as he stressed that “I think we’re going to get” the self-governed Arctic territory within Denmark. "I also ...The Hill - 1d -
Five talking points from round three of Six Nations
Here's our round-up of the big talking points from the third round of fixtures in the 2025 tournament.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Six head coaches got A+ grades from their players in NFLPA report card
The NFL Players Association's survey of players graded teams from A to F on a wide variety of issues, and in many areas teams were found lacking.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Therapists Warn AI Mental Health Help Could Harm People
Mental health experts warn that AI tech may cause issues, adding to worries about AI displacing humans in this and other professions.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Anthropic’s Newest AI Wants to Be a Pokémon Master. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
For Anthropic, having their AI play Pokémon is more than just a game—it shows how their system is improving.Inc. - 6d -
Nvidia’s stock sinks, wiping out six months of gains as the AI trade unravels
AI stocks in general took a beating Monday, but some Nvidia-specific issues are also worrying investors.MarketWatch - 2d -
Chatbots, Like the Rest of Us, Just Want to Be Loved
A study reveals that large language models recognize when they are being studied and change their behavior to seem more likable.Wired - 16h -
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Courts and the Trump administration: Obi-Wan Kenobi saving us or speed bumps?
Despite the initial successes of litigation against the Trump administration, many are skeptical that the courts will ultimately stop the erosion of democracy, highlighting the need for a broader ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
We asked the people of Gaza how they saw their future – this is what we found | Nils Mallock
Support for Hamas is declining – no obvious alternative has emerged, but our poll shows there are reasons to be hopeful. Nils Mallock is research fellow at the XCEPT research group at King’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Couples: Koepka wants to return to Tour from LIV
Fred Couples said five-time major champion Brooks Koepka "really wants to come back" to the PGA Tour after his deal with LIV Golf ends after this season.ESPN - 1d -
Spring forward: How DOGE can save America from yet another Daylight Savings change
It seems ludicrous to change clocks twice per year, every year - can Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency finally make a change?The Hill - 17h
