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The Guardian - World
Georgian trans model murdered after parliament passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law
Tributes paid to Kesaria Abramidze, as ruling party and allies are accused of state campaign against minorities. A well-known Georgian transgender model has been murdered, local officials said, a ...28 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House fails to pass Speaker Johnson's government funding plan
The House voted 202 to 220 Wednesday rejecting Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend government funding for six months. Congress has until Oct. 1 to reach an agreement to keep the government open.15 hours ago - House -
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 ...15 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.16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House GOP torpedoes Speaker Johnson’s funding bill
House Republicans voted down Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to fund the government, leaving the path to averting a shutdown unclear and putting Johnson in danger of disappointing former President ...16 hours ago - House -
The Hill - Politics
Iran attempted to pass hacked Trump campaign info to Biden campaign
The FBI and other intelligence agencies revealed Wednesday that Iran attempted to share information stolen during its hack on the Trump campaign with the Biden campaign and continues to send ...17 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House votes on stopgap funding bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a partisan spending plan that is seemingly doomed to fail. Republicans who forced Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to scrap a vote last week due to ...17 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 ...20 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.20 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.21 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 ...Yesterday - 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.Yesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
Kane nets 4, passes Rooney as Bayern score 9
Harry Kane scored four times on Tuesday to bring his Champions League goal total to 34, blowing past the previous record of 30 set by Wayne Rooney for the most goals by an English player in the ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday -
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 - 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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Should Bears kick themselves for passing on Klint Kubiak as their OC?
Scoring 18.5 points per game through two weeks, Bears fans aren’t overly excited about the team’s offense. They have just one touchdown on the season, while setting up Cairo Santos for five field ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...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 Hill - Politics
Republicans sink IVF bills. Again.
Presented by Plan B One Step — Republicans derided the bill as a show vote {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans sink IVF bills. Again. In a repeat of this past June, ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill
Democrats on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Katie Britt (Ala.) to pass a GOP in vitro fertilization (IVF) access bill through unanimous consent, repeating a ...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 -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
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 -
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 -
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GameSpot - Tech
Game Pass September 2024 Additions Include A Couple Of Strategy Games
On the way Microsoft has revealed three new titles that are coming to Xbox Game Pass for the second half of September. Interestingly enough, only one of the trio will arrive on consoles: ...2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - Meta -
GameSpot - Tech
Xbox Game Pass Dumps These 9 Games Very Soon
Good bye The laws of the universe state that nothing lasts forever, and that includes titles in the Game Pass library. Microsoft has now announced the nine games leaving the Game Pass library ...2 days ago - Video Game -
GameSpot - Tech
Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today
As of today, one of the top hero shooters of all time, Overwatch 2 , is available on Game Pass. Activision Blizzard is offering some enticing incentives to get Overwatch 2 players from other ...2 days ago - Video Game -
Financial Times - Business
Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young people2 days ago -
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