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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
LOS ANGELES | New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity’s survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario. The CEO of Anthropic, the San Francisco company behind Claude, said […]
Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a ‘SICK conspiracy’ against AI and data centers
WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump said Monday that he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology was part of a “SICK conspiracy.” “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!” Trump […]
Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
Democratic state parties announced Monday that they are launching an operation for the midterm elections they’re calling the “New Battlefield Project,” intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up. Activists are planning mass protests if the Trump administration tries to interfere with voting or ballot counting. And […]
Movie Review: ‘Practical Magic 2’ should have stuck with the original spell book
Getting a sequel greenlit nearly 30 years after the original movie floundered upon its release likely required a stroke of magic. 1998’s “Practical Magic,” led by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owens family witches, eventually became a cult classic, finding its footing with a home video release and subsequently, streaming services and social […]
Ralph Lauren delivers modern take on romance with sensual silhouettes
The Ralph Lauren womenswear brand is a love letter to the designer’s wife of more than 60 years. Ricky Lauren, his lifelong muse, is present in each of the designer’s collections. At the designer’s New York Fashion Week show, Ricky Lauren sat front row along with other members of the Lauren family as her husband […]
Here’s what to look for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO | The spotlight at the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will belong to Rocky Balboa, KPop superstar Lisa, late disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann and many more when North America’s largest film festival gets underway Thursday. TIFF is so large and covers such a wide spectrum of movies that the chance […]
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity. Developmental experts and educators say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that […]
Mushy, but in a good way: golf fans enjoy Dutch snacks at the Solheim Cup
DEN BOSCH, Netherlands | Sherry Ford took a bite of her Dutch meatball roll and wiped mayonnaise off her chin. And her coat. And her sleeve. “It’s very tasty,” the 76-year-old from near San Francisco said of the snack known in the Netherlands as a broodje bal as she sheltered with friends from a light […]
Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers’ documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
VENICE, Italy | Twenty-four Israeli military insiders including intelligence officers and soldiers give insight into the war in Gaza and what they say is the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in “NAZA,” a documentary that’s having its world premiere Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. The film was made by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, […]
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
NEW YORK | Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit “Choosin’ Texas,” led Thursday’s nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six. Also among top nominees: Kacey Musgraves and Ben West with five nominations each, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Stephen Wilson […]