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Google reverses pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance
Full Story In a sharp reversal from its original principles, Google updated its artificial intelligence ethics policy during the week of Feb. 3, lifting a longstanding ban on the technology being used to create weapons and conduct surveillance. A previous version of the policy stated the company would not use AI for developing weapons or… -
Judge awards ‘Proud Boys’ name to vandalized Black church
Full Story A historic Black church in Washington, D.C., vandalized by members of the Proud Boys, has secured the far-right group’s naming rights. The case stems from a night in December 2020 when Proud Boys tore down and destroyed a Black Lives Matter sign at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church during a rally for… -
World reacts to Trump’s announcement to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip
Full Story The world is reacting to President Donald Trump’s latest statement on the war in Gaza. Trump announced during a press conference at the White House with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that the United States was planning to “take over” Gaza. He also noted he’s not ruling out sending U.S.… -
Man stuck in sinkhole for a week; Japan residents asked to avoid using water
Crews in Japan have been trying to reach a truck driver trapped in a massive sinkhole since Jan. 28. As concern grows over the safety of the roads, a plan to use artificial intelligence to help improve the country’s infrastructure is in the works. Japanese officials asked more than a million people to avoid taking… -
Lawsuit accuses University of Calif. of racial discrimination in admissions
University of California officials boosted campus diversity to record levels for the current school year, which started in the fall of 2024. Now, the school system is being sued over accusations of racial discrimination in admissions. The university group, “Students Against Racial Discrimination,” filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 3, that claims Asian American and white… -
Calif. approves $50 million to protect policies against Trump, defend migrants
California lawmakers approved a $50 million bill package Monday, Feb. 3 that includes funding to defend the state’s policies against the Trump administration. The deal comes two months after Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session following President Donald Trump’s election in an effort to, what he called, “Trump-proof” the state. The Democratic-led legislation plans… -
Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban
President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4 to withdraw the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council and extend a funding ban for the U.N. Palestinian Relief Agency, UNRWA. This comes on the same day the White House is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a… -
EPA warns more than 1,000 employees could be fired amid Trump cutbacks
Hundreds of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jobs are reportedly on the chopping block, as the Trump administration warned employees working on Biden-era initiatives they could be fired at any time. The EPA sent a just-revealed email last week to more than 1,000 staff members who were hired within the past year on probationary status to… -
Trump and Mexico’s president reach deal to delay tariffs
President Donald Trump announced a month-long pause for tariffs on Mexico. The decision came following agreements on trade and security between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Trump posted about the deal to Truth Social Monday, Feb. 3. He said Mexico will put 10,000 National Guard members at the U.S.-Mexico border to stop the flow of… -
President Trump: Tariffs on EU will ‘definitely’ happen
President Donald Trump already announced widespread tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. Now, he’s putting the European Union on high alert. Trump warned Sunday, Feb. 2, it’s only a matter of time before he imposes tariffs on the EU. “It will definitely happen with the European Union. I can tell you that because they’ve really… -
Civil rights activists call for Target boycott after DEI rollback
Civil rights activists are pushing for a nationwide boycott of Target over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. DEI supporters gathered outside Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis Thursday, Jan. 30, urging people to start a boycott Saturday, Feb. 1, to coincide with the first day of Black History Month. The… -
Killing of Vermont border patrol agent tied to known cult, other murders
A manhunt is underway for an armed and dangerous woman accused in the death of a United States Border Patrol agent in Vermont. Investigators believe the fatal shooting is tied to an alleged radical cult on the West Coast that’s linked to at least three other murders across the country. Michelle Zajko is believed to… -
Customs worker admits to taking bribes after daughter flaunts luxury items online
A Colombian customs worker entered a surprise guilty plea this week, admitting he took bribes and funneled more than $1 million in drug money. The plea came on the second day of the trial before anticipated information about corrupt activities between U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and their informants could be uncovered. Authorities received information…
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