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Germany’s transport minister criticized over proposed weekend driving ban
Germans criticized the nation’s transport minister after he threatened to impose a weekend driving ban this summer. Volker Wissing said the ban could help Germany meet its proposed emission quotas under the Climate Protection Act. The country is trying to cut its emissions to net zero by 2045. The country’s coalition of the Social Democrats,… -
Biden admin deal will give $6.4 billion to Samsung to boost chip production
A new partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics was announced Monday, April 15. The collaboration aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in semiconductor technology. The agreement includes up to $6.4 billion in federal grants and an additional $40 billion from Samsung. The funds will be used… -
US officials believe most Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity are dead
Six months after Hamas abducted more than 250 people, U.S. officials believe a majority of the hostages still held by Hamas are dead, according to information received during cease-fire talks on Wednesday, April 10. The information comes after Israelis began protesting in Tel Aviv the week of April 1, chanting and marching as cease-fire talks… -
Border Patrol released migrant on terror watchlist into US twice in 1 year
NBC News has reported that Mohammad Kharwin, an Afghan migrant identified on the U.S. terror watchlist, was released into the United States twice by border agents after illegally crossing near San Ysidro, California, in March of 2023. Customs and Border Protection identified Kharwin as a member of Hezb-i-Islami (HIG), which the U.S. has designated as… -
Olympic first: Track and field gold medalists to receive $50k
On Wednesday, April 10, World Athletics has announced that track and field will be the first Olympic sport to pay gold medalists. The organization said that it will award gold medalists $50,000 each, starting with the Paris Games in 2024. This makes World Athletics the first international federation to offer prize money directly to Olympic… -
French charity raises alarm over Seine River pollution before Olympics
A French water charity is sounding the alarm over pollution of the Seine River, which is set to be the backdrop for the Olympic Games‘ opening ceremonies and used by athletes as an open-water swimming venue. Paris authorities are racing to clean up the famed waterway before the Games kick off on July 26. In… -
Internal Navy report reveals delays in key US programs as China expands fleet
The U.S. Navy’s biggest trade show, just outside of Washington, D.C., is underway on Monday, April 8. However, don’t expect to hear about the Navy’s key shipbuilding programs at the Navy’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition. Officers in charge of the service’s key shipbuilding programs won’t be informing the media about them. Navy officials have been told not… -
9 people linked to Moscow attack detained; US says it warned Kremlin
Tajikistan’s National Security Committee detained nine people Monday, March 25, with alleged ties to the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow that killed 143 people. It is unclear if these individuals are facing criminal charges or if Moscow is seeking their extradition. The individuals are suspected of connections with Islamic State Khorasan, who claimed responsibility… -
White House implements new AI regulations for federal agencies
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo outlining new artificial intelligence regulations for federal agencies, Thursday, March 28. The new rules stem from President Joe Biden’s October executive order “on the safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence.” “President Biden and I had extensive engagement with the… -
Meta’s Oversight Board rules ban on Islamic term harms free speech
After a detailed review, Meta’s independent Oversight Board has advised ending the widespread ban on the Arabic word “shaheed” on Tuesday, March 26. This term, translating to “Islamic martyr” but also meaning “to bear witness” or “testify” in Arabic, was found to overly restrict content from millions of users. The board noted that Meta’s approach… -
Boeing braces for big shake-up: Leadership changes and safety checks
Boeing Co. is at a critical juncture with substantial leadership changes on the horizon. CEO Dave Calhoun announced his plan to step down at the conclusion of 2024, signaling a shift for the aerospace titan amid persistent challenges. In tandem, Boeing’s chair of the board, Larry Kellner, will not pursue reelection, and Stan Deal, the… -
Georgia lawmaker creates deepfake of colleague to garner support for AI bill
Rep. Brad Thomas, R-Ga., proposed legislation aimed at banning the use of deepfakes in politics. Deepfakes utilize artificial intelligence to manipulate audio and video, raising concerns about their potential to mislead voters. To garner support from lawmakers, Thomas presented a case to the Judiciary Committee by showcasing a deepfake video featuring the voices of Georgia… -
Tennessee’s new ELVIS Act protects musicians from AI impersonations
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, R, signed a groundbreaking law Thursday, March 21, designed to shield artists from unauthorized artificial intelligence impersonations. The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security, or the ELVIS Act, addresses growing concern among artists about deepfake technology and AI impersonations that mimic their own voices. This law recognizes an artist’s voice as…
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