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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

California's Governor Says No to More Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that would have given more benefits to undocumented immigrants in California. These bills were passed by the state's Democratic Legislature, but Newsom says they aren't practical due to budget constraints. One bill would have let undocumented immigrants a

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

President Biden Squashes Weather Control Conspiracy

It seems like the weather is always a hot topic, especially when it's dangerous. President Biden recently clapped back at a wild claim by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She said the government can control the weather, like a huge, invisible hand. But Biden didn't buy it. He said it's "ridic

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Weather Conspiracies Debunked: Biden Slams Misinformation

President Biden recently called out what he called "stupid" claims that the government can control the weather. A Georgia congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, has been spreading this idea. She believes the government can literally control the weather, which Biden thinks is ridiculous. The Federal

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Georgia Universities Seek Ban on Transgender Athletes

Georgia's university leaders have voted unanimously to ask sports organizations like the NCAA to ban transgender women from women's sports. This move comes after the state's lieutenant governor promised to pass a similar law. The regents want these organizations to follow the rules of the National A

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Politics Aside: Florida's Storm Prep

It was a busy Monday night as President Joe Biden talked with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about planning for Hurricane Milton. This comes after reports that Governor DeSantis hadn't answered calls from the president or Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The White Hous

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Japan's Government Caught Editing Cabinet Photo After Online Mockery

Ever heard of Photoshop fails? Well, the Japanese government recently had one. It all started when Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s office posted pictures of the new cabinet. The suits weren’t looking too neat, and that caught the attention of eagle-eyed internet users. They noticed something fishy w

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Former Singapore Minister Gets Jail Time for Accepting Gifts

A former minister from Singapore has been sentenced to one year in prison. The 62-year-old, Subramaniam Iswaran, was found guilty of accepting gifts worth over $300,000 while he was the Transport Minister. These gifts included things like tickets to sporting events and private jet travel. The court

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The AI Bill Debate: Why California's Governor Said No

In a surprising move, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to veto a bill that aimed to control the potential dangers of highly advanced AI models. This bill, SB 1047, was at the center of a heated debate among activists and companies involved in AI development. Supporters warned about the r

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's Governor Takes a New Route for AI Safety

In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Streamlining AI Governance: Credo AI's New Hub for Easy Compliance

Ever heard of the company called Credo AI? They’ve just rolled out a cool platform that simplifies governance for AI projects. This hub, now available to everyone, connects different tools and platforms like Amazon SageMaker or Microsoft Dynamics 365 to one central spot. The idea is that instead of

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