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ABC News - World
North Korea's Kim is bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing 2 types of missiles
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has supervised successful tests of two types of missiles as he ordered officials to bolster up his country’s military capabilities to repel U.S.-led threats25 minutes ago - North Korea -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time
A second judge has refused to grant bail to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Tests show electric vehicles may pose safety threat to U.S. roads
New crash tests indicate the safety infrastructure lining the nation's roads may not be strong enough to handle impacts from some electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier than their gas-powered ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House panel advances Kids Online Safety Act despite pushback
A House panel advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Wednesday, pushing forward legislation intended to boost online privacy and safety for children. The House Energy and Commerce ...12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will lead the gathering, scheduled three weeks after the election.12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety
As parent company Meta faces dozens of lawsuits and a push for restrictions from Congress, it rolls out a safety measure that critics find wanting.13 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
JPMorgan creates new role overseeing junior bankers as Wall Street wrestles with workload concerns
JPMorgan Chase has created a new global role overseeing all junior bankers in an effort to better manage their workload after the death of a Bank of America associate in May forced Wall Street to ...13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Why These Innovators Are Concerned About a Power Grid Crisis
In an era of extreme weather and AI demand, tech and policy experts at the Fast Company Innovation Festival discuss how to create a resilient grid.14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
JPMorgan creates new role overseeing junior bankers as Wall Street wrestles with workload concerns
The move shows how JPMorgan Chase, the biggest American investment bank by revenue, is responding to the latest untimely death on Wall Street.14 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
McIlroy expresses concerns over Poulter's Ryder Cup captaincy hopes
Rory McIlroy believes it will be difficult for Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood to be a future Ryder Cup captain because they no longer have a connection with Europe’s emerging stars after defecting to ...16 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 ...16 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Weight of EVs prompts safety concerns about impact of crashes
Guardrails and barriers, typically tested against vehicles weighing around 5,000 pounds, are now being challenged by electric vehicles that often weigh more.17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Electric vehicles raise safety concerns as to whether guardrails can handle car's excess weight
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether ...18 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing ...20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Senators, parents ramp up pressure on House to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Senators and parents are ratcheting up pressure on House lawmakers this week to push forward with legislation aimed at increasing children’s digital safety and privacy as a House committee prepares ...21 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
College in Springfield, Ohio, Cancels Athletic Events Over Security Concerns
Wittenberg University, a Division III school, had multiple teams slated to compete in events between Tuesday and Sunday.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon's Return-to-Office Plans Spark Concern and Debate Among Employees
Corporate staffers grumbled after the e-commerce giant told workers to be in the office full time starting next year.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty shares how Bill Belichick perfectly predicted wind patterns
Belichick is regarded as one of the smartest minds in football for a reasonYesterday -
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 - 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 -
NBC News - Top stories
OceanGate CEO put profits over safety ahead of Titan's fatal voyage, ex-employee says
In a desire to get a working submersible to the Titanic wreck site as fast as possible, the Titan was built at a risk to safety, with cost-cutting measures and poor engineering permitted by CEO ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio cancels all athletic contests due to security concerns
Springfield, Ohio has seen a massive influx of threats of violence due to viral false stories about Haitian immigrantsYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
FAA wants to fine SpaceX $633,000 for alleged safety violations during 2 Florida launches
SpaceX faces $633,000 in fines for alleged safety violations during two Florida launches last yearYesterday - Florida -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Widow of man killed in Baltimore bridge collapse speaks out, calls for better safety protections
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.Yesterday - Meta -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young peopleYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.2 days ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...2 days ago