As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry

Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Poll shows Americans are still deeply concerned about Israel and antisemitism

The poll makes it clear that Americans remain engaged with the war in the Middle East and continue to robustly support Israel’s right to self-defense.

The Hill - 2d

Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'

One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Who Are the Deceased Hostages Hamas Said It Handed Over to Israel?

The release came after several days of negotiations following Israel’s refusal on Saturday to exchange some Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to free.

The New York Times - 6d

Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, has died

ABC News - Feb. 18

Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84

His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84

Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98

From influential platforms, Mr. Turski, an Auschwitz survivor from Poland, warned the world of rising antisemitism and the perils of indifference to it.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88

When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.

The New York Times - 5d

New investigation into death of mother-of-two who died after abuse by partner

Demi Hannaway died in May 2021 after being the subject of physical and mental abuse at the hands of Andrew Brown.

BBC News - 5d

David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75

In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.

The New York Times - 3d

Prolific blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88

An Australian man credited with saving more than 2 million babies through decades of regular blood and plasma donations has died at age 88.

NBC News - 2d

M. Paul Friedberg, Landscape Architect Who Celebrated the City, Dies at 93

He made his mark as a designer of experimental playgrounds in New York City and then used the same ideas to reinvent urban parks across the country.

The New York Times - 2d

Laura Sessions Stepp, Who Reported on Teenage Sex, Dies at 73

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, she went on to write about “hookup culture” and young women’s sexual experiences for The Washington Post and in a best-selling book.

The New York Times - 1d

Chris Jasper, Who Helped Revitalize the Isley Brothers, Dies at 73

A classically trained pianist turned songwriter, he was a cornerstone of the soul group’s sound during its fertile second act in the 1970s.

The New York Times - 20h

Baby Seal Who Was Rescued From a Busy Connecticut Street Has Died

The seal named Chappy, which had been found flat on its stomach on a cold, snow-encrusted street in New Haven, Conn., had an intestinal disease, a necropsy showed.

The New York Times - 18h

Selwyn Raab, Tenacious Reporter Who Covered the Mob, Dies at 90

At The Times and elsewhere, he wrote about wrongful convictions, fake methadone clinics and the five powerful Mafia families in New York.

The New York Times - 17h

As many as 41% of employers plan to use AI to replace roles—but it’s not a 'jobs apocalypse,' experts say

A recent survey says that as many as 41% of employers are considering downsizing due to AI. What is the outlook for employees?

CNBC - Feb. 26

Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally

Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Who's who at the Vatican?

Other than Pope Francis, these are the most powerful people at the Vatican.

CBS News - 21h

Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

The abrupt firings have left federal workers and contractors throughout the country in flux, with many distressed over how they will pay the mortgage or rent.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Who's hosting the 2025 Oscars? All about host Conan O'Brien.

TV funnyman Conan O'Brien takes the reins as host of the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night. Here's more on plans for the 2025 Academy Awards.

CBS News - 3d

Patrick Mahomes surprises Texas Tech student who made viral 94-foot putt with free tuition

Texas Tech Red Raiders athletics will cover the student's tuition for next Fall after he sank the on-court putt on Monday.

ESPN - 5d

AI pioneers who channeled 'hedonistic' machines win computer science's top prize

Teaching machines in the way that animal trainers mold the behavior of dogs or horses has been an important method for developing artificial intelligence and one that was recognized Wednesday with ...

ABC News - 5h

G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80

G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his career

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88

A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies

After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 22

Roberta Flack, timeless R&B singer who made 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' a hit, dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the R&B singer behind the landmark hits 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' has died. She was 88.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24

Secret Service agent who jumped into limo after JFK was shot has died

"I'll live with that to my grave," a weeping Clint Hill told Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" in 1975.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Secret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93

Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who shielded first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from gunfire during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, has died, the agency said Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Ex-Secret Service agent who leapt onto back of JFK limo in Dallas dies at 93

Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of former President Kennedy’s limousine in 1963 to shield the first lady from gunfire, died on Friday at his home. He was 93. ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Clint Hill, Who Sprang to Kennedys’ Side as Shots Were Fired, Dies at 93

A Secret Service agent, he leaped onto the president’s limousine in Dallas in 1963 and was credited with saving the first lady’s life. But he was haunted by his inability to save her husband.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK's car during assassination dies at 93

Clint Hill spent decades blaming himself for Kennedy's death before re-evaluating his role.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Fans and friends remember actress Michelle Trachtenberg who died at 39 years old

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Harriet the Spy," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at the age of 39. New York City police say Trachtenberg was found ...

CBS News - 6d

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

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