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ABC News - Tech
California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes6 hours ago - California -
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The Hill - Politics
California court slams state water regulators for overstepping authority in key agricultural hub
A California Superior Court has cracked down on state regulators for penalizing a key agricultural region's water managers, chastising officials for potentially unlawful behavior. Judge Kathy ...12 hours ago - California -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sexual-assault lawsuit against James Dolan, Harvey Weinstein tossed in California
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harvey Weinstein and Madison Square Garden Chief Executive James Dolan of sexual assault.12 hours ago - California -
Inc. - Business
California Governor Signs Two Laws to Protect Entertainers From AI Misuse
Gavin Newsomratifies legislation guardingprotect performers from unauthorizeddigital replicas in audio and visual productions.14 hours ago - California -
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ABC News - World
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
DOJ sues owner, operator of vessel that destroyed Baltimore bridge
The Department of Justice is pursuing a civil negligence case against the owner and operator of the Dali, a ship that rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, causing millions in ...17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
In the San Bernardino Mountains, another wildfire has forced residents to flee, the latest reminder that they must accept the risks of climate change if they want to remain.19 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday toward its east coast, South Korea and Japan said.Yesterday - North Korea -
ABC News - Sports
California-born Brian Goorjian leaves as head coach of Australian men's basketball team
California-born Brian Goorjian is leaving as head coach of the Australian men’s basketball team after four Olympics and two stints in charge of the BoomersYesterday - California -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 electionYesterday - California -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...Yesterday - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Pipeline explosion injured at least four, fire continues to burn
The pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, forced evacuations and injured at least four people. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
California's Farm to School program is bringing business and climate-friendly practices to farms: Report
Food producers who have participated in California's state-funded "Farm to School" grant program are benefiting from significant growth in their business revenues, a new progress report has found. ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaint
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaintYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consentYesterday - California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Netanyahu Allies Make the Case for Firing Israel's Defense Minister
Sacking Yoav Gallant would remove the anchor of Israel’s relationship with the U.S. and a fierce advocate of a cease-fire in Gaza.Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon
Vast, diverse parts of Brazil are burning at the same time, forcing officials to rethink how to protect crucial ecosystems like the Amazon.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ronaldo's Saudi club fires coach after slow start
Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, is looking for a new coach after firing Luis Castro on Tuesday in the second managerial change since the Portugal star's arrival.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consentYesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
‘There’s a fire here’: four young boys died trapped home alone, court hears
Neighbours tried desperately to rescue three- and four-year-old twins allegedly locked in rubbish-strewn home. Four young boys who died after being left alone in a rubbish-strewn home cried ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Putin’s attempt to destroy Ukraine's nationhood backfired
Ukrainians are no longer a ragtag bunch of people thrown together by fate.Yesterday - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
EU's top diplomat warns 'tomorrow is already too late' for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The European Union’s top diplomat is warning that every day that passes without a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war risks the lives of the hostages held by the militants and the lives of those in ...Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Corey Lewandowski Was Fired in 2016. Why Is He Back at Trump’s Side?
Donald Trump often finds comfort in Mr. Lewandowski’s feisty instincts and off-color humor. But some Trump aides worry about his penchant for making his own headlines.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump assassination attempt suspect didn't fire gun, Secret Service says
The suspect in what appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in court Monday, one day after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Houston-area pipeline fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for thousands
A natural liquid gas pipeline erupted near Houston on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate homes and businesses as shelter-in-place orders covered multiple schools.2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Brazilian firefighters rescue baby marmoset from forest fire
Firefighters in Brazil rescued a baby marmoset from a forest fire in Pau Furado State Park, cradling it and giving it water out of a bottle cap.5 days ago