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Governor Gavin Newsom today vetoed a major AI safety bill, saying, “As long as AI is deployed in large systems, even the most basic functions will be subject to strict standards.” . “I do not believe this is the best approach to protecting the public from the real threats posed by technology,” Newsom said in a statement announcing his veto. SB 1047 would have required AI developers in the state to take security measures before training their models. OpenAI had warned of the bill’s impact on industry growth, but former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) opposed the bill. Celebrities such…

Former President Donald Trump delivered a series of personal rants about Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday in what he admitted was a “dark speech” at a rally in Wisconsin. Rather than focus on policy, Trump used much of his speech in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to attack Harris, at one point saying Harris was born “mentally disabled.” did. “Joe Biden is mentally ill,” Trump said, adding, “Kamala was born that way.” “And if you think about it, the only people who would allow something like this to happen to this country would be mentally ill people,” he continued. The…

Next week could be an important milestone for the crypto market, as perhaps one of the most anticipated repayment processes of bankrupt derivatives exchange FTX begins. However, with nearly $16 billion set to be returned to crypto traders, analysts believe buying pressure on Bitcoin, especially altcoins, will rapidly increase. This wave of repayments will be a great opportunity for investors who missed out on investments during the August market correction. FTX repayments will start soon: important dates for claimants These future repayments will join the long aftermath of the infamous financial meltdown, in which many traders suffered huge losses due…

The Minister of Health speaks on various aspects of health. heart disease burden; urges people to stay active and eat less unhealthy foodmeanwhile, world heart day Saturday Program, Minister of Health Dinesh Gundu Rao He emphasized that the increasing prevalence of heart-related diseases is mainly due to lifestyle changes and unhealthy diet.Speaking at a health awareness walk in Bengaluru on Saturday, the minister highlighted the role of processed foods and poor lifestyle choices in the rise in cardiovascular diseases.Minister Rao said, “We need to minimize our intake of processed foods as much as possible,'' emphasizing the need for people to…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by federal authorities on charges that he received illegal donations and benefits from Turkish government officials and Turkish businessmen, and gave them preferential treatment in return. The indictment comes after a months-long investigation by federal prosecutors, who accused Adams’ current and former colleagues, including School Principal David Banks and Police Chief Edward Caban, who recently resigned after his cellphone was seized. Many of them are also being investigated. Others close to Mr. Adams, including a former building authority director and a former police inspector, have similarly faced scandals and accusations. In…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Soaring real estate prices have made home buying difficult for many. But the movement for affordable housing is gaining momentum. A growing number of stakeholders believe that addressing the affordable housing crisis not only meets an immediate social need, but can also spur growth in the real estate sector. Affordable housing can attract more buyers, stimulate construction activity and create job opportunities, all of which contribute to the growth of the real estate market. Moreover, a growing number of organizations and thought leaders are asserting that housing is a basic human right,…

Shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate last month, a photo of the Minnesota governor cradling an adorable piglet in his arms at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair went viral, delighting Democratic supporters, activists and pundits alike. Earlier this month, Walz tweeted that he had “made a new friend” during a campaign stop at a dairy farm where he bottle-fed a calf. Many politicians come across as a bit stuffy, trading in suits for flannel and turkey legs for obligatory farm visits and state fairs, but Waltz fits in seamlessly with a genuine love…

The super tropical storm named Helen is now a Category 1 hurricane, slamming into the Caribbean Sea near Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Forecasters expect the storm, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as of Wednesday morning, to rapidly strengthen over the next 24 hours before hitting western Florida as a severe storm late Thursday. “There is a risk of life-threatening storm surge from Tropical Storm Helene along the entire west coast of the Florida peninsula,” the National Hurricane Center said in a statement early Wednesday morning.The National Hurricane Center has predicted parts of Florida's Big Bend could see…

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest and best-known labor unions in the United States, has declined to endorse any presidential candidate, citing deep political divisions among its members and dissatisfaction with each of the major candidates’ stances on key union priorities. In a tight presidential race in which most unions are backing Vice President Kamala Harris, the Teamsters’ decision not to endorse her could be seen as a high-profile rebuke, especially since Harris is part of a Democratic administration that has generally been strong in supporting union rights. But it remains to be seen whether the decision…

Last week, Republicans launched a string of bizarre and racist claims about Haitian immigrants, including falsely suggesting that they eat people’s pets. The baseless attacks came from both the party’s official social media accounts, lawmakers and Republican presidential candidates. Vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance said Monday that “illegal Haitian immigrants” are “causing chaos,” while former President Donald Trump categorically and falsely asserted during Tuesday’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris that “they’re eating the pets of people who live there. This is what’s going on in our country.” The comments echo commonly used tropes and past attempts to link Haitian…