OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces pressure
OpenAI's decision to hold back the model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow…
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Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years
One of the youngest women sent to death row is set to be executed in Tennessee. If carried out as scheduled Wednesday,…
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Cornell fraternity rape case is reopened as new details emerge
New York prosecutors are reexamining an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The…
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Trump's immigration push has largely spared farms. Idaho dairymen worry it won't last.
America's farms have largely escaped the president's aggressive immigration crackdown. But as ICE sweeps continue…
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The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and…
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SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of…
Read at source →What we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo
What we know — and still don't — about the suspected terror plot near a U.K. air base. Trump rejects Iran's offer to…
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5 men arrested near a U.S.-run base bailed as UK police probe if there's an Iran link
Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed. They are investigating a possible link to Iran,…
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How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans
D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back…
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Schools are experimenting with AI with little evidence or policy to guide them
Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work.…
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Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's…
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Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest Spain's housing crisis and the eviction of an…
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Nantucket shipwreck uncovered by Nor'easter
The local newspaper in Nantucket got a tip: 'I found what I believe to be a shipwreck uncovered by the storm.'
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Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.
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South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week
On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities.
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Trump wants to remove a question about race in the census. We look back at the history
The Trump administration wants to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the next U.S. census. Since 1790, the topic…
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Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango…
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5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected…
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OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says…
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OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark…
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Powerful nor'easter brings winds, floods to East Coast
Thousands of people are without power across the East Coast as a nor'easter rips through the area. Forecasters expect…
Read at source →Windy weddings and rocky cruises: How East Coasters are braving the nor'easter this weekend
Northeast states saw rising tides and widespread power outages on Saturday as the storm ripped through the region.…
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Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The…
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The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of…
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Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial…
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Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape
Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.
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CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the…
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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown…
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Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false
On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating that all of her…
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Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit
Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first…
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Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rains
Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing…
Read at source →Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speech
Trump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving…
Read at source →Why this Pokémon set is dropping in value
How does one price a cemetery plot? Are they using dynamic pricing to figure it out? We tackle that question and many…
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Fill in the blank in the quiz: Trump's says his triumphal arch will include _____
Plus: It's a very special week! But which one?
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Years after storms, clean-up crews meticulously separate the sentimental from the wreckage
Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years.…
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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here's why you should care
The U.S. has tapped into its strategic oil reserve to help drive down rising gasoline prices in the wake of the war…
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