Florida has become the first state to take OpenAI to court, arguing that its popular AI tool, ChatGPT, poses serious risks to young users. The state filed an 83-page lawsuit, claiming the chatbot provides easy access to harmful content like self-harm guides and violent instructions, which could enda
Marlboro County’s school system has hit rough financial waters for years, and now state leaders want complete control. A recent state review uncovered serious money mismanagement in the Bennettsville-based district, including possible misuse of public funds. Earlier this year, the state stepped in b
New Mexico finally passed a big vote that gives more money for early learning. The plan was the result of fifteen years of campaigning by teachers, parents and activists. But money is only part of the problem. The state still does not have enough daycare spots for all kids who need them.
NaphCare, a Birmingham‑based health firm, landed a $500 million Alabama prison contract after the state cut ties with YesCare over financial woes. The new deal follows a series of complaints in other states. New York banned the company for five years, citing unpaid wages and fatal incidents at a pr
A new experimental drug from Novartis is making waves in the fight against prostate cancer. Early trial results show it shrinks tumors in patients, even those who stopped responding to the company's existing treatment, Pluvicto. The drug uses a different radioactive element called actinium-225, whic
New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
A well-known lawyer recently argued that states can’t block federal immigration enforcement, even if they disagree with the rules. He spoke after protests outside a detention center where people were held for being in the country without legal permission. While he agreed that protests are allowed, h
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
Europe's largest nuclear power plant, located in southeast Ukraine, faced another security scare this week when a drone struck one of its buildings. According to Russia's state nuclear agency, a Ukrainian drone hit the turbine hall of the Zaporizhzhia plant—a facility already under heavy scrutiny si
