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'Tragedy all around': Murder charges follow Vancouver festival attack that killed 11

'Tragedy all around': Murder charges follow Vancouver festival attack that killed 11

VANCOUVER — Charges have been laid against a man who's accused of racing a vehicle through a crowded street at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver, killing 11 in an attack the interim police chief called the "darkest day" in the city's history
Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts

Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — After retreating from their workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs, tech companies could now face a second reckoning over their DEI work in AI products.
Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun

Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are confronting a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a fraught presidential election redo next week , including ominous claims that the NATO member country is surging toward “imminent war” with Russia.
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff can’t get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or showering arduous and exhausting. She has the most common fatal genetic disease in the U.S.
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave

Cardinals from around the world have converged on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Oregon agency won’t say if hackers stole data in cyberattack

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's environmental agency won't say if a group of hackers stole data in a cyberattack that was first announced earlier this month.

Federal lawsuit against Florida ban on 'lab-grown' meat still alive after judge's ruling

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A lawsuit against Florida's ban on “lab-grown” meat is still alive after a federal judge tossed four parts of the suit on Friday but kept a fifth.
Elon Musk's X sues to overturn Minnesota political deepfakes ban

Elon Musk's X sues to overturn Minnesota political deepfakes ban

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — X Corp.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday. But chaos soon ensued amid high demand.
Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more

Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more

Ashley Dayer's dream of winning a National Science Foundation grant to pursue discoveries in bird conservation started when she was an early-career professor with an infant in her arms and a shoestring laboratory budget.