Fiery car wreck at U.S.-Canada border prompts massive response
The Rainbow Bridge explosion came on one of America’s busiest travel days and as security officials have expressed heightened concerns about possible attacks.
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Ethics committee decides against investigating Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm
Democratic congressman has already paid a fine and will not face a subcommittee investigation
Sources: a letter by OpenAI researchers warning of Q*, an AI breakthrough they said could threaten humanity, was one catalyst that led the board to oust Altman (Reuters)
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Sources: a letter by OpenAI researchers warning of Q*, an AI breakthrough they said could threaten humanity, was one catalyst that led the board to oust Altman — Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several …
Wife of Iowa GOP official found guilty on 52 counts of election fraud from 2020
Kim Phuong Taylor convicted on more than 50 counts for trying to help her husband get elected
Israel Says No Pause In Gaza Fighting, Hostages Release Before Friday
Israel’s national security adviser said late Wednesday that no hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza would be released before Friday, despite the two sides agreeing a truce.
Ukraine feeling Western ‘conflict fatigue’ – FT
The West needs to double down to reassure Kiev, because perceptions matter as much as reality, Financial Times has argued
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As winter nears, Ukraine fears the U.S. will stop assisting in the war against Russia
Ukraine approaches winter dispirited over its ongoing war with Russia and anxious about the U.S. debate over whether to continue military and other assistance.
Secrecy and public anger: how the Israel/Hamas ceasefire deal came about
Increasing pressure from the US and from the families of Israeli hostages were vital in securing agreement for the four-day truce The hostage deal that was finally agreed by the Israeli cabinet in the early hours of Wednesday was very similar in outli…
Anti-Islam populist Wilders wins Dutch elections in a shock for Europe
The far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a massive parliamentary election victory Wednesday in one of the biggest political upsets in Dutch politics since World War II, and one that is bound to send shockwaves through Europe.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Nepal
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Nepal early Thursday morning, with no reported casualties. This comes as Nepal is still recovering from a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred on November 3, which left 157 dead and scores injured. India has been…