2 h. ago Cop killer dies after ‘botched’ firing squad execution; witness in the room reveals how it happened

A botched firing squad execution left Mikal Mahdi conscious and in agony for up to a minute, after bullets missed his heart, a pathologist alleges.

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2 h. ago Maine Democrats respond to SCOTUS appeal over Rep Laurel Libby's censure for trans athlete post

Democrat defendants in a lawsuit over censuring a Maine lawmaker over a trans athlete social media post have filed their response to SCOTUS.

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2 h. ago GOP talk on millionaire tax hike 'makes no sense,' Trump White House alum says

Marc Short, former top aide to ex-Vice President Mike Pence, spoke with Fox News Digital about current tax negotiations.

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3 h. ago Transcript of Cardinal Robert Prevost's first speech as Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from its original Italian.

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5 h. ago Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Arrested in in Texas Alien Smuggling Sting

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Department Organized Crime Unit executed two search warrants on residences in San Antonio, leading to the arrest of five suspects due to a long-running investigation into human smuggling. Sheriff Javier Salazar told reporters one suspect is believed to be a member of the notorious Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. The post Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Arrested in in Texas Alien Smuggling Sting appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Chief Justice Roberts doubles down on defense of courts as SCOTUS gears up to hear key Trump cases

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the role of the federal courts in serving as a check on the "excesses of Congress or the executive."

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5 h. ago A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner in the heart. They missed, autopsy indicates

The autopsy notes two bullet wounds even though there were three shooters, and a forensic expert says the misfires likely caused "excruciating conscious pain and suffering."

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6 h. ago Giants Ace Logan Webb Predicted by MLB Insider to Land Massive Deal in Free Agency

Giants Ace Logan Webb Predicted by MLB Insider to Land Massive Deal in Free Agency  Sports Illustrated

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6 h. ago Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection

A US deal to drop car tariffs from 25 to 10 percent could bolster UK luxury car sales—but only for the first 100,000 vehicles. This is particularly welcome news for Jaguar Land Rover.

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6 h. ago Alaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite, Pete Shimer, to the board of directors

Alaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite, Pete Shimer, to the board of directors  Alaska Airlines News

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7 h. ago New study explores role of generative AI in using copyrighted material

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) facilitates the compilation of huge volumes of data, which often include copyrighted materials. While debates about the legality of the process abound, in a recent report issued by the US Copyright Office, researchers examine to what degree allowing or restricting this practice serves the economic objectives of copyright. In short, does AI shift the balance between incentives and access, and what policies could recalibrate that balance?

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7 h. ago Patriot Act repeal bill puts controversial law in the crosshairs: 'Let's end the abuse!'

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida is pushing a bill to repeal the controversial Patriot Act, declaring, "It’s past time to rein in our intelligence agencies and restore the right to privacy."

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8 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Gulf of America' Renaming Bill Passes House

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday to codify President Donald Trump's "Gulf of America" executive order, with only one Republican joining the Democrats in voting against the name change. The post Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Gulf of America’ Renaming Bill Passes House appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility on land and in water

A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency. The study, published in Bioinspiration and Biometrics, was inspired by mammals' ability to move through water as well as on land.

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9 h. ago House votes to make Trump Gulf of America name change permanent

The House of Representatives voted to codify President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of America.

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10 h. ago 'Wonder Woman' Star Lynda Carter: DEI Is 'Fundamentally American'

"Wonder Woman" star Lynda Carter, the actress who once said one month to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community “felt so short,” is now saying Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) is "fundamentally American."  The post ‘Wonder Woman’ Star Lynda Carter: DEI Is ‘Fundamentally American’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Land under the country’s largest cities is sinking. Here’s where — and why.

Land under the country’s largest cities is sinking. Here’s where — and why.  The Washington Post

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11 h. ago Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation

From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover large swaths of land, including solar farms, and significantly reduces power production from photovoltaic (PV) panels.

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11 h. ago One of the most controversial executive orders will shortly land at SCOTUS

One of the most controversial executive orders will shortly land at SCOTUS  The Economist

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12 h. ago Asking chatbots for short answers can increase hallucinations, study finds

Turns out, telling an AI chatbot to be concise could make it hallucinate more than it otherwise would have. That’s according to a new study from Giskard, a Paris-based AI testing company developing a holistic benchmark for AI models. In a blog post detailing their findings, researchers at Giskard say prompts for shorter answers to […]

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