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Ed Sheeran apologizes for 'making mistakes,' says situation in Gaza 'unjustifiable'
Opening act Macklemore was dropped from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments.
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Opening act Macklemore was dropped from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments. A Punta Gorda, Florida, woman is facing a second-degree felony charge after Charlotte County investigators said home surveillance video appeared to show her engaging in sexual activity with the family dog, an allegation she has denied. Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.
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Florida woman charged with felony over alleged sex act with dog
A Punta Gorda, Florida, woman is facing a second-degree felony charge after Charlotte County investigators said home surveillance video appeared to show her engaging in sexual activity with the family dog, an allegation she has denied.
The New York Times
Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.
Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.
The New York Times
Civil Rights Groups Sue to Keep Armed Agents Away From Voting Sites
The lawsuit argues that the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement and suggestions that it could send agents to polling stations violate the Voting Rights Act.
CBS News
Rep. Rick Larsen says lawmakers "need to get serious" about AI
From terror groups to possible existential threats to rogue bots, safety concerns over artificial intelligence have grown in recent weeks. Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington joins CBS News to discuss how Congress can act.
CBS News
Congressman breaks down bipartisan FRONTIER Act on AI oversight
Rep. Jay Obernolte, co-chair of the Congressional AI Caucus, joins CBS News to discuss AI industry leaders' existential warnings about the threat the technology poses to humans. He also discusses the FRONTIER Act he introduced to strengthen oversight on AI.
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Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species
Inadvertently killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would no longer be considered illegal under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act
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Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species
Inadvertently killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would no longer be considered illegal under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act
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Maryland-based pharmacy settles False Claims Act allegations for $5.3 million
Remedi SeniorCare Holding Corp., headquartered in Towson, Maryland, has agreed to pay more than $5.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare and Medicaid for prescription drugs dispensed without valid prescriptions, the Justice Department announced.
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Chelsea Handler denies firing ex-opener over Palestine comments
Comedian Chelsea Handler is disputing allegations from a former opening act, Salma Hindy, who says she lost work on Handler's tour after raising concerns about Handler's associates' comments on the Israel-Hamas war. Hindy said she was moved to come forward after rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following his own pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.
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Senate clears path for Protect College Sports Act; floor vote next week
Congress' most serious attempt to regulate college sports passed a procedural hurdle Thursday, paving the way for a vote on the bill next week.
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Trump threatens to hit EU with new tariffs over Canada overture
President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on products from the European Union if he concludes the bloc's proposal to make Canada its first "associate member" amounts to a hostile act toward the U.S.
ESPN
Protect College Sports Act clears first major hurdle in Senate
Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate after the chamber voted 74-24 Tuesday to begin consideration of the Protect College Sports Act.
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Senate Democrats block Clarity Act that would have set rules for cryptocurrency
Senate Democrats blocked a major cryptocurrency bill on Tuesday, delivering a setback for President Trump's tech agenda.
CBS News
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
CBS News
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
The New York Times
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
ABC News
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality; pledges $1B to expand access
Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities
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Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returns
Proponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks
ABC News
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge
CBS News
Arkansas head coach John Calipari explains why he's backing the Protect College Sports Act
President Trump is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act. It would establish new guidelines and protections for name, image and likeness payments, and regulate issues like the transfer portal and how much teams can spend on their rosters. University of Arkansas head coach John Calipari joins to discuss his support for the bill.
ESPN
Patriots' Kraft on Macklemore: Won't provide platform for 'hate speech'
Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium due in part to a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community."
ESPN
Cruz expects Senate vote on Protect College Sports Act this week or next
With college football in full swing, proponents of the Protect College Sports Act have launched an all-out blitz to push the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.
The New York Times
As A.I. Fears Rise, Experts Suggest Focusing on the Humans in Charge
Warnings from industry leaders about doomsday scenarios ignore the power that people have to control how artificial intelligence is used, policy experts say. They are urging lawmakers to act now.
washingtontimes
Congress pushed to act now to stop looming crisis for America's electric grid
America's electrical grid is hurtling toward a crisis point, according to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.