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Video shows freight train derailing after crashing into tractor-trailer in Texas

One person was killed and four were injured after a freight train crashed into a tractor-trailer, and then it derailed and hit the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, Texas, officials said. ...

CBS News - 1h

Train conductor’s bilingual morning greeting raises hackles in Belgium

Ilyass Alba welcomed passengers onboard a rush-hour train in Dutch and French – flouting strict language rules. A ticket inspector’s bilingual greeting to a Flemish train passenger has created a ...

The Guardian - 2h

UK considers sending troops to Ukraine to train military

Defence secretary John Healey to set out proposals for stepping up support to Kyiv

Financial Times - 5h

As Russia's threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland

Yahoo News - 11h

UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians

Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine.

BBC News - 14h

Senate passes annual defense bill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate clears defense bill after Democratic opposition The Senate ...

The Hill - 20h

UK kicks off review into training AI models on copyrighted content

The U.K. government said Tuesday it's consulting on measures to regulate the use of copyrighted content by tech companies to train their AI models.

CNBC - 1d

UK looks at forcing greater transparency on AI training models

Consultation could see easier access to copyrighted works but require tech groups to be clearer on what they have used

Financial Times - 2d

A Mild Defense of Lara Trump

The Senate takes itself seriously, but its members aren’t always public-servant all-stars.

The New York Times - 3d

Mayo: Comment on Pats' offense was 'defensive'

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo again had to clarify one of his comments, this time for what could have been seen as a slight toward OC Alex Van Pelt after Sunday's loss.

ESPN - 3d

First high-speed train connecting Berlin and Paris sets off

Yahoo News - 3d

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

Germany and France have launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

ABC News - 3d

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

Yahoo News - 3d

Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers

Yahoo News - 4d

'Train thieves snatched my phone and took £21,000 from my accounts'

Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes.

BBC News - 6d

Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.

Wired - Dec. 12

Will This Man Be New Jersey Transit’s ‘Train Daddy’?

Kris Kolluri, who until recently managed the project to build a $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River to New York City, will become the agency’s chief executive.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

Injured Draper cancels Alcaraz training week

British number one Jack Draper cancells a training week with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz because of a hip injury.

BBC News - Dec. 11

US condemns Taliban banning women from medical training

The State Department on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s newest order preventing women from studying medical courses, citing years of mistreatment. “This directive, the latest in a series of ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages

Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.

BBC News - Dec. 11

This woman has trained thousands of people to help others have a ‘good death’

It may be time to change the way we view — and plan for — death

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Good luck reforming the Department of Defense

Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.

The Hill - Dec. 10

Crow says Secret Service isn’t 'developing' skills, employee training

The ranking member for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said the Secret Service isn’t “developing” the skills or training for ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

Palantir, Anduril Partner on AI training for Defense

Palantir’s AI platform and Anduril’s systems will help with the retention and distribution of government defense data.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain

An emergency alert came into effect at 1am on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’

Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare. The Taliban’s ban on Afghan women attending nursing and midwife courses has been ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.

Wired - Dec. 6

The V.I.P. Trains Shuttling World Leaders Like Biden to War-Torn Ukraine

With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman has ankle surgery, is expected to be ready for spring training

Freeman won World Series MVP while hampered with the ankle injury

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids.

While bikes with training wheels teach kids to pedal, steer and brake, balance bikes focus on the balance aspect from the start.

CBS News - Dec. 5

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trump mulls replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after new allegations surfaced about Hegseth from his own ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CBS News - Dec. 4