Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes

US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections

2023-10-06 00:23

Prosecutors in Gilgo Beach killings are giving Rex Heuermann's defense a vast trove of evidence

Weeks after charging Long Island architect Rex Heuermann in a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders, prosecutors say they’ve begun providing his lawyer with reams of evidence

2023-08-02 05:55

Who is Austin Hahn? Indiana man apprehended for allegedly attacking his friend and co-worker with hammer

Austin Hahn is charged with one count each of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and battery by means of a deadly weapon

2023-08-30 05:59

US Senator Menendez to be arraigned on new charges Oct. 18 -filing

WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Bob Menendez will be arraigned next week on new charges that he conspired to act

2023-10-13 22:49

North Carolina state House speaker sued for damages over alleged affair

North Carolina’s state House speaker is being sued for damages by a local elected official who alleges the powerful Republican ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife

2023-06-21 08:59

Birkenstock aims to raise up to $1.58 bn in IPO

German sandal maker Birkenstock on Monday set a price for its initial public offering of shares at $44 to $49 each, which could see the company...

2023-10-02 22:59

Activists furious Democratic leaders haven't denounced plan to check every ‘Stop Cop City’ signature

Georgia activists are furious that Democratic senators haven’t condemned Atlanta officials’ plan to verify every signature on a petition to force a vote on a proposed police and firefighting training center

2023-08-26 03:20

What to stream this weekend: Taylor Swift, 'Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Biosphere' and 'Wham!'

This week’s new entertainment releases include Taylor Swift's rerecording of her “Speak Now,” a documentary on Wham

2023-07-07 21:26

Tristan Tate exposes dating app doppelgangers, unveils mystery behind his face as go-to profile pic: 'I’m a super popular catfish avatar'

Former kickboxer turned influencer Tristan Tate sparks discussion on fake dating profiles, humorously questioning why his pictures are used worldwide

2023-07-16 14:56

Venezuela's ex-spymaster pleads not guilty to US drug trafficking charges

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK -A former director of Venezuelan military intelligence pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. drug

2023-07-20 23:52

Sammy Sosa Then and Now: Former Major League Baseball star's incredible transformation through the years

Following his retirement, Sammy Sosa chose to retreat from the public eye and focus on establishing a successful multinational business empire

2023-10-24 12:18

Zelensky says all officials in charge of military recruitment offices dismissed amid corruption scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed all officials in charge of regional military recruitment centers amid a widespread corruption scandal.

2023-08-11 23:15