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California Gov. Newsom vetoes AI safety bill that divided Silicon Valley

California Gov. Newsom vetoes AI safety bill that divided Silicon Valley

The measure, known as SB 1047, was one of the nation’s most far-reaching regulations on the booming AI industry. It would have held AI companies legally liable for harms caused by AI and enabled a "kill switch" if systems went rogue.
by Bobby Allyn

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Children who died at a boarding school in the 1800s return to the White Earth Nation

Children who died at a boarding school in the 1800s return to the White Earth Nation

Two Ojibwe boys who died more than a century ago at the St. John’s Industrial School in Collegeville came home to the White Earth Nation on Sunday. John Parker and Joseph Roy had been buried in the cemetery at St. John’s Abbey.
by Dan Gunderson

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Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate

Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate

When Gov. Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign proudly touted his extensive experience in China. In fact, earlier in his political career, he occasionally exaggerated it. But now that he’s running for vice president, Walz barely mentions China. And Republicans have tried to turn those connections into a political liability.
by Forest Hunt, Caspar von Au and Curtis Gilbert

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What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

Gov. Tim Walz’s track record suggests the Democratic governor will focus on his experiences pre-politics. Those who’ve debated him before say Walz has a down-to-earth style that is relatable — but that style can also cause problems for the governor.
by Dana Ferguson

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Connecticut Sun win 73-70 over Minnesota Lynx in first semi-finals game

Connecticut Sun win 73-70 over Minnesota Lynx in first semi-finals game

Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semi-finals series.
by The Associated Press and Kerem Yücel

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Undefeated Minnesota Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Green Bay Packers 31-29

Undefeated Minnesota Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Green Bay Packers 31-29

Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the Minnesota Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29.
by The Associated Press

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Pennsylvania's Latinos could be key to deciding who wins the presidency

Pennsylvania's Latinos could be key to deciding who wins the presidency

The Latino vote could be decisive in this year’s election. The largely Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania has deep ties to Democrats, making efforts to engage those communities key for the party.
by Ashley Lopez

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As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience

As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience

In a time when streaming and a pandemic have radically transformed cinema consumption over the past decade, a growing number of mostly younger people are contributing to a renaissance of the Los Angeles independent movie theater scene. 
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