11 h. ago Research leaders urge tech industry to monitor AI’s ‘thoughts’

Research leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are urging tech companies and research groups to monitor AI's "thoughts."

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29 h. ago Ongoing trash strike draws pressure from officials as communities struggle with waste build

State leaders urge Republic Services to finalize contract with striking Teamsters as uncollected garbage piles up in Massachusetts communities and other states across the country.

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34 h. ago GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells

General Motors’ homemade version of the low-cost power option favored by China’s auto industry will hit three years before its super energy-dense tech arrives—and could bring affordable US EVs sooner.

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40 h. ago Mother of slain soldier held by Hamas terrorists for 4K days makes plea to Trump

The family of an Israeli soldier killed by Hamas in 2014 urges President Donald Trump and Saudi leaders to ensure no deal proceeds without the return of all the hostages held in Gaza and her son's remains.

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5 d. ago 'Not a Democrat': John Fetterman calls Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win a 'gift' to the GOP

Sen. John Fetterman disagrees with socialist Mamdani's policies and urges Adams and Cuomo to consolidate against him, while Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer withhold endorsements.

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5 d. ago Banking on AI while committed to net zero is 'magical thinking', claims report on energy costs of big tech

By 2040, the energy demands of the tech industry could be up to 25 times higher than today, with unchecked growth of data centers driven by AI expected to create surges in electricity consumption that will strain power grids and accelerate carbon emissions.

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7 d. ago AI personal assistants could buy your groceries and book your plane tickets

If you have always wanted a personal shopping assistant, you may be in luck: The tech industry is creating digital ones that can buy things for you.

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8 d. ago Texas turns to faith as Gov. Abbott declares 'Day of Prayer' amid devastating floods

Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., copes with devastating floods that have claimed at least 80 lives.

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1 week ago Artificial intelligence fuels Big Tech partnerships with nuclear energy producers

The A.I. industry seems set for growing pains as Big Tech companies scramble for solutions to the medium's unprecedented strain on the power grid.

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1 week ago Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cuts to state’s tech industry

Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cuts to state’s tech industry  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago Archetype AI is helping this Washington city monitor pedestrian safety in real time

Archetype AI is helping this Washington city monitor pedestrian safety in real time  American City & County

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2 w. ago Urge Seattle schools to hire a leader on board with civics education

Urge Seattle schools to hire a leader on board with civics education  The Seattle Times

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2 w. ago Urge Seattle schools to hire a leader on board with civics education | Op

Urge Seattle schools to hire a leader on board with civics education | Op-Ed  The Seattle Times

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2 w. ago David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart what’s next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of […]

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2 w. ago Sharpton urges NYC mayoral hopeful to meet Jewish leaders, take anti

Al Sharpton said mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani needs to denounce the phrase "globalize the intifada" and meet with Jewish community leaders after his controversial TV interview.

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2 w. ago Hakeem Jeffries says NYC hopeful Mamdani needs to 'clarify' his position on 'globalize the intifada'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., urged New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to address his thoughts on the anti-Israel slogan.

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2 w. ago Chief Justice Roberts Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric

At a conference with federal judges, the chief justice did not mention the court’s decision sharply limiting their power, focusing instead on the danger of threats to the judiciary.

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2 w. ago Asian American leaders urge their communities to stand by Latinos, denounce ICE raids

Asian American leaders urge their communities to stand by Latinos, denounce ICE raids  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago 2025 San Francisco Pride: Public safety leaders say city is ready for weekend celebrations, urges public to party responsibly

2025 San Francisco Pride: Public safety leaders say city is ready for weekend celebrations, urges public to party responsibly  ABC7 San Francisco

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2 w. ago Trump Urges Congress to ‘Kill’ Voice of America as Its Leader Defends Gutting It

In a heated hearing, Kari Lake, the Trump ally in charge of the federally funded international broadcasting network, called the media agency “a rotten piece of fish” that should be defunded.

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