India’s biofuel drive is saving billions but also sparking worries
Critics say many vehicles in India are not biofuel-compliant, and its use could put engines at risk. The government denies this.
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Rights group says US authorities using AI to surveil pro-Palestinian protesters
Amnesty International accused US authorities on Wednesday of using Palantir and Babel Street AI tools to surveil immigrants and target non-citizens at pro-Palestinian protests. The rights group said a review of public records shows the software enable…
ODNI-shakeup: Trump admin orders major cuts to intelligence office as 40% staff axed
The Trump administration, under Director Tulsi Gabbard, is implementing significant cuts to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, reducing its budget and workforce substantially. Gabbard asserts these changes aim to eliminate politicizat…
Halo, a startup founded by former Harvard students who developed a facial recognition app for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, is launching “always-on” AI glasses for $249 (TechCrunch)
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Halo, a startup founded by former Harvard students who developed a facial recognition app for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, is launching “always-on” AI glasses for $249 — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai Rebecca Bellan&…
Mexico City mayor says police have arrested 13 in connection with May killings of 2 staffers – CBS News
Mexico City mayor says police have arrested 13 in connection with May killings of 2 staffers CBS NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
13 arrested in connection with killings of 2 Mexico City mayoral staffers
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada’s personal secretary and an adviser were shot dead in Guzmán’s car on a Mexico City street in broad daylight on May 20.
Australia stocks rise over 1%, crossing 9,000 threshold for the first time
India’s HSBC Composite flash purchasing managers’ index came in at 65.2, higher than July’s 60.7 and the 60.5 forecast by Reuters.
More teams will bring mental health care to King County youth
The teams of two, typically made up of a mental health professional and a trained peer, de-escalate crises and connect youth and families with resources.
Obama endorses Newsom’s redistricting proposal as a ‘responsible approach’
Former President Barack Obama has offered his praised Gov. Gavin Newsom’s bid to reapportion California’s House districts as a “responsible approach.”
Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88
Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday.