50 m. ago Leaked Meta AI rules show chatbots were allowed to have romantic chats with kids

The standards also allow the bots to make "statements that demean people on the basis of their protected characteristics," such as "black people are dumber than white people." 

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7 h. ago Juneau hit by flooding from melting glacier for third year in a row

For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.

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14 h. ago Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment: What to Know

President Trump is the first president to use a declared emergency to wrest control of Washington, D.C.’s police force.

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14 h. ago Seattle considers measure to protect homeowners from predatory offers

Seattle considers measure to protect homeowners from predatory offers  KUOW

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14 h. ago Updates: Trump confirms he’ll be seeking extension of DC takeover

Updates: Trump confirms he’ll be seeking extension of DC takeover  The Independent

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16 h. ago The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know.

“We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago DC mayor reverses course on Trump intervention, downplays city crime

D.C. mayor urges community action to protect city autonomy against Trump's authoritarian push and federal police takeover during livestreamed town hall meeting.

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19 h. ago Trump's move to end TPS rattles health care workers who tend to the sick and elderly

The Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for people from a number of countries has rattled health care workers who tend to the sick and elderly.

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20 h. ago LA City Councilmember wants North Hollywood's Valley Plaza shopping center declared a nuisance

LA City Councilmember wants North Hollywood's Valley Plaza shopping center declared a nuisance  LAist

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20 h. ago Sylvester Stallone shares what set Hulk Hogan apart in Hollywood during 'Rocky III'

Sylvester Stallone revealed how Hulk Hogan protected him during wrestling scenes while filming "Rocky III." The actor revealed what set the pro-wrestler apart in Hollywood.

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20 h. ago Protect your vision and your wallet with the best deals on sunglasses, from Oakley to Zenni

When looking for the best sunglasses deals, look to companies like Zenni, Amazon and GlassesUSA.

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23 h. ago 'Lightweight cryptography' standard to protect small devices finalized

It's the little things that matter most, as the saying goes, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has got their back. NIST's newly finalized lightweight cryptography standard provides a defense from cyberattacks for even the smallest of networked electronic devices.

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27 h. ago Venezuelan migrants, progressive group sue Trump admin after Noem nixes Biden

Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts files federal suit over sudden policy shift ending protected status for migrants who used required CBP One app process

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29 h. ago Trump sends National Guard to DC streets as mayor attacks ‘authoritarian push’: Live

Trump sends National Guard to DC streets as mayor attacks ‘authoritarian push’: Live  The Independent

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29 h. ago Exclusive: EPA Relaunches Guidance Document Database, Continuing Trump Tradition of Transparency

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced the relaunch of the agency's Guidance Portal, a website to allow Americans a one-stop shop for regulatory guidance documents as part of the Trump administration's mission to increase transparency, Breitbart News has learned exclusively. The post Exclusive: EPA Relaunches Guidance Document Database, Continuing Trump Tradition of Transparency appeared first on Breitbart.

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30 h. ago Schools to open with unprecedented protections for children and their parents amid ICE raids

Schools to open with unprecedented protections for children and their parents amid ICE raids  Los Angeles Times

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30 h. ago Los Angles public schools to open with unprecedented protections for immigrant children

Los Angles public schools to open with unprecedented protections for immigrant children  Los Angeles Times

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30 h. ago Los Angeles public schools to open with unprecedented protections for immigrant children

Los Angeles public schools to open with unprecedented protections for immigrant children  Los Angeles Times

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31 h. ago Committee to Protect Journalists CEO discusses killing of journalists in Gaza

NPR speaks with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, about the targeted killing of six journalists in Gaza, including prominent Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif.

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33 h. ago White House reviewing all Smithsonian museum, exhibit content before America 250 celebration in 2026

Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are historically accurate and showcasing exceptionalism.

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