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Democrats in key House, Senate races sign AI regulation pledge amid data center scrutiny

Democrats in key House, Senate races sign AI regulation pledge amid data center scrutiny

Eighteen House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates have signed a pledge to push for beefed-up regulations on the AI industry, as the rapidly-evolving technology continues to impact Americans. The candidates, 17 Democrats and one…

West Point Climate Professor Says He Was Fired for Refusing to ‘Defy Science’

West Point Climate Professor Says He Was Fired for Refusing to ‘Defy Science’

Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing the U. S. Military Academy, where he was a professor of geography and the only climate scientist, after being fired.

Judge rejects Minnesota push to extradite ICE officer from Texas

Judge rejects Minnesota push to extradite ICE officer from Texas

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday rejected a push from Minnesota officials to force the extradition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan migrant in the leg during the height of…

He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He’ll Be White House Counsel.

He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He’ll Be White House Counsel.

Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.

Crowley, Tiffany tied in Wisconsin governor’s race: Poll

Crowley, Tiffany tied in Wisconsin governor’s race: Poll

Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany are tied in a new poll of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, suggesting a tight race in the presidential swing state. In the Marquette Law School Poll, 44 percent of registered voter…

Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99

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Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Slava ‘Sal’ Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam…

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Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers

Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers

The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.

Advocacy group says no legislation means New Zealand falling behind in gender pay gap

Data shows women trail by 5.3 percent when it comes to the average hourly rate in New Zealand.

Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary

Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary

Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.

Bill Gates: AI will either be ‘greatest equalizer’ or ‘worst source of injustice’

Bill Gates: AI will either be ‘greatest equalizer’ or ‘worst source of injustice’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued Tuesday that AI will either be the “greatest equalizer ever invented” or the “worst source of injustice,” calling for society to act quickly to prepare for the technology’s impacts. In an essay…

Maine Republican governor nominee requests ICE at polling places during midterms

Maine Republican governor nominee requests ICE at polling places during midterms

Bobby Charles, the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Maine, recently said he wants the Trump administration to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and U.S. Marshals to polling sites in the state. In audio obtained…

Mark Brown's Cook Islands Party set to govern for historic fifth consecutive term

Mark Brown's governing Cook Islands Party is set to return to power for a historic fifth consecutive term after securing an absolute majority in the 2026 general election.