U.N. Calls Bangladesh Protest Crackdown a Possible Crime Against Humanity As many as 1,400 people were killed in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s violent response to a student-led revolt, according to a U.N. inquiry.

Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.

Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States. Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek carve outs or exemptions for their own constituents.

Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral Scarlett Johansson is calling on the government to pass a law limiting the use of AI after a video featuring an AI deepfake of the actress circulated online. In a statement to People, Johansson said, “It is terrifying that the U.S. government is paralyzed when it comes to passing legislation that protects all of its

The Titan’s implosion: the latest news on the Titanic wreckage tourist sub On June 18th, 2023, a small sub called the Titan was lost about an hour and forty-five minutes into its voyage carrying five people on a tourist visit to the wreckage of the Titanic. After days of searching in the North Atlantic, the Coast Guard confirmed it found debris showing the sub suffered a “catastrophic

Google will use machine learning to estimate a user’s age Google will soon use machine learning to estimate the age of its users. In an update on Wednesday, Google said it’s testing a machine learning model in the US to help determine whether someone is under 18, allowing it to “provide more age-appropriate experiences” across its platforms. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan first revealed the change

Defying Johnson, Graham and Senate G.O.P. Push Their Own Budget Plan Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who relishes being in the middle of the action, is leapfrogging the House G.O.P., which is still tied in knots over how to pass its budget.

Janet Malcolm Understood the Power of Not Being ‘Nice’ Janet Malcolm is remembered, above all, for her ruthlessness. But when I went looking for it, I found something much more complicated.

How Ukraine Pitched Trump on a Deal for Critical Minerals President Trump says he wants to make a deal for minerals from Ukraine in exchange for aid. That followed a long effort by Ukrainian officials to appeal to Mr. Trump’s transactional nature.

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post The success of one of President Trump’s more divisive cabinet candidates shows his domination over the Republican Senate.

The Housing Crisis Forces Change on a Low-Rise Pocket of Brooklyn A contentious plan to build two 10-story towers illustrates how a pressing shortage of affordable apartments has started to change the politics around development.

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Since forming last year, the Hind Rajab Foundation has made dozens of complaints in more than 10 countries to arrest both low-level and high-ranking Israeli soldiers. The post Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza appeared first on RNS.

Whether Christians should prioritize care for migrants as much as for fellow citizens has been debated for centuries (The Conversation) — A scholar of religion and migration writes about the long-standing tensions among Christians regarding their moral obligations to those more or less closely connected to them. The post Whether Christians should prioritize care for migrants as much as for fellow citizens has been debated for centuries appeared first on RNS.

Hamas’ threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire JERUSALEM (AP) — The next handover of three hostages had been scheduled for Saturday, and families say time is running out for those still alive. The post Hamas’ threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire appeared first on RNS.

180-Mile EVs Are ‘The Future’ Says Lucid CEO, And He’s Right If you want an electric vehicle with the longest range possible, you buy a Lucid Air. Specifically, you buy a Lucid Air Grand Touring with 19-inch wheels and an EPA range of 512 miles. Even Tesla can’t match that. Range anxiety? What range anxiety? And yet, in a recent interview, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson told Insid… Read more…

Titan Sub Implosion Audio Released For The First Time Experimental submarine the Titan sank in June 2023 while exploring the wreck of the Titanic. The controversial craft imploded while deep beneath the surface of the ocean killing five people onboard, and now a recording of the Titan’s final moments has been shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read more…

Don’t Buy These 67 Used Cars, At Least According To Consumer Reports When you’re shopping for a used car, it can be hard to narrow down the list of vehicles you’re interested in looking at. Finding the exact car that’s right for you is even harder, especially since there’s no guarantee the car you want will even be available in your area. Plus, it doesn’t exactly help that even when… Read more…

BMW Wants $20,000 For A Set Of M Centerlock Wheels In November 2023, BMW did M owners in Europe a solid by giving them a new centerlock wheel option. Meanwhile, North American M owners made due with largely forgettable wheel and tire options; aside from a few gold-and-black performance wheel and tire options, nothing really stands out. Things have changed for the… Read more…

Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Pick Your Metaphor: Is School Reform More Like a Pendulum or a Hurricane? Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Pick Your Metaphor: Is School Reform More Like a Pendulum or a Hurricane? The metaphor of the pendulum hides much more than it reveals. Consider that a clock pendulum swing returns almost to the same spot it left. Although there is motion, there is little change. Continuity is th…

91% of AI News Responses Show Problems, BBC Finds via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern BBC study finds leading AI chatbots consistently distort news content, raising concerns about information accuracy and trust. The post 91% of AI News Responses Show Problems, BBC Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.