Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are emphasizing a new line of criticism against Republicans — branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as “weird.” Democrats are applying the label with gusto in interviews and online, notably to Vance’s comments on abortion and his previous suggestion that
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report Tuesday that there’s no need right now for restrictions on companies making key components of their powerful AI systems widely available. “We recognize the importance of open systems,” said Alan Davidson, an assistant secretary of
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report Tuesday that there’s no need right now for restrictions on companies making key components of their powerful AI systems widely available. “We recognize the importance of open systems,” said Alan Davidson, an assistant secretary of
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writers Two days after President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence last year, Vice President Kamala Harris brought the wonky document to a global AI summit, telling an international audience what set the U.S. apart in its approach to AI safety. In an event meant to address the potential
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writers Two days after President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence last year, Vice President Kamala Harris brought the wonky document to a global AI summit, telling an international audience what set the U.S. apart in its approach to AI safety. In an event meant to address the potential
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — The quickest way for Kamala Harris to grow her support may be to consolidate the voters who agree with her on abortion. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has been a much more comfortable and cogent messenger on the issue than President Joe Biden, who wasn’t winning nearly as
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said Tuesday, after torrential rains triggered torrents of mud and water that swept through tea estates and villages. The landslides hit hilly areas in Kerala state’s Wayanad district early Tuesday,
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza 🔄 Haz clic aquí para ver las entradas más recientes Un manifestante lanza una piedra a los agentes de policía durante una protesta en Caracas. Crédito: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP vía Getty Images Manifestantes en motocicletas durante una protesta contra el gobierno del presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro en Caracas el 29 de julio de
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A “biohazard” on a United Airlines flight is the latest midair incident to trigger an unplanned, early landing of a commercial plane. United Airlines says one passenger’s “medical issue” caused flight 2477 to land in Virginia, where the plane had to be “deep cleaned.” FlightAware shows the flight departing
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The US Secret Service is adjusting how it approves security plans and bolstering security measures for protectees in the wake of the assassination attempt against Donald Trump earlier this month, according to excerpts of congressional testimony Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe will deliver Tuesday. Rowe, who visited the
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By Tim Lister, Avery Schmitz and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — The video is as triumphant as it is gruesome. Rebel fighters, rifles slung over their shoulders, step among more than a dozen bodies strewn across the sand and rocks. Off camera, the pop of gunshots can be heard. The scene is from another battle in
Continue ReadingBy Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A fossilized mammoth skull, centuries-old ceramics and Banksy’s famous self-shredding painting are among hundreds of high-value collectibles on show at Sotheby’s ambitious new retail outpost in Hong Kong. Somewhere between a boutique and a gallery, the auction house’s self-styled “Maison” offers a host of luxury objects across two floors
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy and Pauline Lockwood, CNN London (CNN) — Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, London’s Metropolitan Police said Monday. The charges related to images allegedly shared on WhatsApp, a police spokesperson said. Police charged Edwards, a former anchor of the BBC’s
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is planning to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago on Wednesday. The Trump campaign says the Republican presidential nominee will participate in a question-and-answer session “that will concentrate on the most pressing issues facing the Black community.” Trump’s campaign has spent months scheduling
Continue ReadingBy Ben Westcott (CNN) — Ask almost any Australian about a drop bear, and they’ll likely recount a close encounter with this carnivorous, fanged cousin of the koala. They might describe how a relative was gravely injured during a drop bear attack, or claim that a friend narrowly escaped death at the hands of the vicious
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By MJ Lee and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Roy Cooper on Monday said it isn’t the right time for him to join a national ticket, as two sources familiar with the discussions told CNN the North Carolina governor had removed himself from consideration as Kamala Harris’ running mate in a sign that the accelerated search has
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief announced $500 million in new military funding Tuesday to boost the Philippines’ external defense and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact as both allies renewed their concerns over China’s continuing aggressive actions in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and
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By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Olympics commentator Bob Ballard was dropped from Eurosport, the European pay TV company, on Monday after the veteran sportscaster made sexist comments about the Australian women’s swim team. Following the conclusion of Saturday 4×100 meter freestyle relay, during which Team Australia won the gold medal, Ballard commented on the team’s
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