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Trump has wanted to humble Iran since 1980. He may be humbling the American empire instead

Historians call it a “Suez moment”—when a fading empire goes to war to prove it is still one, and proves the opposite instead.

Fortune

Winning the AI ‘arms race’ holds appeal for both parties

When House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said the U.S. “is in an AI arms race with China” at a markup in January, it was routine. Earlier that month, at a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing, Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, aired his worry that the words…

Roll Call

Court Orders OpenAI to Cut off (for 3 Weeks) ChatGPT Access by Mentally Ill and Dangerous User

Could a court likewise order, say, Gmail to cut off a person's access to his Gmail account, if there's reason to think the person has misused that account for criminal purposes? Does it matter that the person isn't a party to the proceeding, and thus can't assert his free speech…

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Bodycam video contradicts St. Louis police's earlier account in fatal shooting of 17-year-old

Body camera video released Monday shows a St. Louis police officer shoot a 17-year-old in the back of the head as he fled, contradicting an earlier police statement that the teen pointed a gun at officers

The Independent UK

'No gas for roti, naan': Karachi families struggle as unannounced cuts enter second week

For the second consecutive week, unannounced gas outages have thrown daily life into chaos across Karachi, Pakistan forcing families to queue for roti and LPG while drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and a denial of lapses from the utility company.

The Times of India

Threatening anti-Indian graffiti found outside New Zealand school; Indian MP slams it ‘vile and cowardly’

New Zealand police has launched an investigation after a racist graffiti threatning 'All Indians' was discovered outside a school gate in Auckland. The incident is said to have triggered widespread outrage and concern among community leaders and residents.

The Times of India

20-year pause of Iran uranium enrichment & Tehran's counter: How US–Iran talks collapsed at the last mile

Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled over uranium enrichment curbs, with Washington proposing a 20-year freeze and Tehran offering five years. Disagreements also arose regarding the scope of a potential deal, including Hormuz and sanctions relief, despite initial hopes for a breakthrough.

The Times of India

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Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., is up for a vote Tuesday

The Independent UK

Azzi Fudd taken first in WNBA draft by Dallas Wings in UConn reunion with Paige Bueckers

The UConn star headlined a reshaped WNBA draft as UCLA made history with five players from their national title team taken in the first round

The Guardian - US

US military says it killed two people in another boat strike in eastern Pacific

Dispatch of vessel strike, like most of military’s statements on strikes conducted in area, did not provide evidence

The Guardian - US

Two dead after US strikes another alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean

It is the second consecutive day that U.S. Souther Command has reported a fatal strike

The Independent UK

An ex-programmer’s devastating take on AI data centers is going viral — and it’s hard to ignore

A viral speech from an ex-programmer opposing a new Ohio data center highlights the growing backlash against the real-world environmental and economic costs of powering AI

TechRadar

Indictment Reveals Disturbing Details About What Happened To Anna Kepner Before Her Brother Took Her Life

“We will present the evidence in court and pursue this case with professionalism and care,” a Florida authority said.

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Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases

More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices

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The Guardian - US

Democrat Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress over sexual assault allegations

Decision comes after House ethics committee announced it had opened an investigation into congressman

Evening Standard

Three men jailed for total of 29 years after rape of missing teen, 14

Three men were jailed for a total of 29 years for raping a missing teenage girl

The Mary Sue

Rep. Eric Swalwell officially suspends his bid for Governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell has officially dropped from the gubernatorial race in California. Swalwell was accused by several women of sexual misconduct, with one former staffer alleging rape.

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‘It didn’t dawn on me until the second bullet hit me’: Utah mom called 911 on her husband, dispatcher heard the shots before she went silent

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Fairfield, California Ring camera captures harrowing confrontation — stranger demands entry, says he’s there for the homeowner’s daughter

He claimed to be Harry Dresden from "Dresden Files"

Roll Call

Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…

The Independent UK

3 contractors cited for violations in death of worker building major ICE detention camp

Federal regulators have cited three contractors for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker helping build a major immigration detention center last year

Axios

U.S. asked Iran to freeze uranium enrichment for 20 years, sources say

The talks are not dead.

The Guardian - US

Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian

TMTG drops defamation claim over report that prosecutors were investigating payments received as possible money laundering

The Times of India

Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey denies two new rape charges at Southwark Crown Court

In a Southwark court, former football star Thomas Partey faced a new set of sexual assault charges, which he firmly rejected. Prosecutors are seeking to merge this latest case with existing rape and assault allegations, potentially delaying the trial until 2027.

The Guardian - UK

French cement maker convicted of financing terror groups to keep its Syria plant working

Lafarge fined more than €1m and its former boss jailed for paying nearly €5.6m to groups including Islamic State

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