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OpenAI Releases New Flagship Model to Limited Users Following Government Concerns
The company said that the administration deciding which users get initial access to AI models should not ‘become the long-term default.’
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US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship
Trump said a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, attributed to Iran, was a violation of a ceasefire.
Texas Approves Bible Stories as Required Reading in Public Schools
The state’s board of education greenlit a proposal to add Bible stories to required reading from the second grade onwards.
Dental Assistant Charged With Smuggling Drugs Into Otisville Federal Prison
Over 3 pounds of marijuana and 6 pounds of tobacco were found in the facility.
Apartment Size by City: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You Across the US
McAllen, Texas, offers the nation’s largest living spaces available for a $1,500 monthly rent.
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RFK Jr. Canceled Flu Vaccine Campaign, Emails Show
‘This was a direct ask from Secretary Kennedy,’ one email stated.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s New Student Loan Restrictions
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
Brimstone and Century Aluminum to Create First US Aluminum Mine-to-Metal Supply Chain
Aluminum is needed for national defense and electric vehicles, but the U.S. produces less than one-sixth of the aluminum it consumes, Brimstone said.
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NVIDIA CEO Says Using Smuggled AI Chips for Data Centers Is a ‘Dead End’
Jensen Huang’s comments come amid a long-running U.S. effort to restrict China’s access to advanced computing chips and systems containing them.
Andy Zhu, Accused of Bribing an Eric Adams Adviser, Donated to Foundation Operating Secret Police Station
Well-connected in the Chinese community, Zhu knew Chinese agent Harry Lu Jianwang.
US Blocks Polestar From Selling New Vehicles in 2027 Over China Connections
The Swedish EV brand, which is majority-owned by China’s Geely, was authorization by the Commerce Department authorization under the connected vehicles rule.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to Permanently Close, Gov. DeSantis Says
State officials estimate about 20,000 criminal illegal immigrants were processed through the facility since it opened last year.
Reflecting Pool Liner Was Damaged With a Knife or Razor: National Park Service
The pool at the Lincoln Memorial is being renovated for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Gun Restrictions in Major 2nd Amendment Case
Hawaii’s law required gun owners to get permission to carry their weapons in stores and hotels.
US Military Reinstates Some Flu Vaccine Requirements After Texas Training Outbreak
The exception to voluntary policy targets high-risk groups, following more than 220 influenza cases among recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
US Border Patrol Bolsters Ranks to Hit Record of 21,471 Agents
Incentives of up to $60,000 are given to new hires at select locations.
Trump Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Push to Pass SAVE America Act
The discussion comes amid disagreements over the elections bill and the Iran war, among other issues.
Drugs, Firearms Seized and 47 Charged in Ohio
Four suspects are still at large, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offering rewards for information.
Bill Gates Says Epstein Issued ‘Veiled’ Threats Over Affairs
The Microsoft cofounder spoke to members of Congress about his relationship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Instructs Justice Department to Look Into Gasoline Prices
Trump said that ‘customers are being gouged’ by oil companies.
