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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 9m

The article discusses how Silicon Valley's leading figures in artificial intelligence, including Sam Altman, have focused on the existential risks of their technology while neglecting the societal implications, particularly amidst growing public backlash and fear of extreme inequality driven by a small number of elite technologists, paving the way for potential regulatory shifts and a reevaluation of AI's societal role. #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #Inequality #USA #ISR #DEU #CHN

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A.I Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.
Silicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people. "I prep for survival," OpenAI's Sam Altman confessed back in 2016.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 12m

Workers at SoFi Stadium have filed a complaint with the California attorney general against FIFA, alleging that the data sharing required for worker accreditation infringes on their privacy rights and could expose them to potential targeting by immigration authorities, amid ongoing union demands for better safety and labor conditions in the lead-up to the World Cup. #WorkersRights #PrivacyConcerns #FIFAWC2026 #USA #CAL #FIFA

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SoFi Stadium workers' union complains about FIFA to California attorney general
SoFi Stadium workers protest outside a FIFA World Cup office in Los Angeles on May 1 Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images A complaint has been filed to the attorney general of California alleging that the data sharing in FIFA's accreditation process for workers at SoFi Stadium represents a "serious intrusion" into the right to privacy and violates worker rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1h

The article discusses the rising concern among Silicon Valley leaders, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI), as they grapple with public backlash and existential risks associated with their technologies, highlighting a growing fear of concentrated power and inequality among a few oligarchs who control AI's future, prompting Americans to increasingly oppose AI infrastructure in their communities amidst an economic crisis. #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #SocialImpact #USA #ISR #DEU #CHN

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A.I Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.
Silicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people. "I prep for survival," OpenAI's Sam Altman confessed back in 2016.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 4h

Three and a half years into her tenure as Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass faces a challenging reelection campaign marked by crises including a deadly wildfire and rising homelessness, as she competes against liberal councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, both of whom criticize her leadership amid a politically turbulent climate in a city seeking generational change. #LosAngeles #Homelessness #PoliticalCampaign #USA #GH #TX

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En Los Ángeles, la alcaldesa se enfrenta a rivales de los extremos políticos
Hace tres años y medio, cuando la alcaldesa de Los Ángeles, Karen Bass, tomó posesión de su cargo, una ciudad devastada por la pandemia la miraba con esperanza y alivio.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 8h

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose significantly higher tariffs on the European Union by July 4 if the bloc does not eliminate its tariffs on U.S. imports, despite claims of progress towards tariff reduction from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and ongoing negotiations for a trade deal established last year. #Tariffs #TradeDeal #USAEURelations #US #EU

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Trump threatens 'much higher' tariffs on EU by 4 of July
President Donald Trump has threatened "much higher" tariffs on the European Union (EU) by 4 July if the bloc fails to drop its levies on the US to zero.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 12h

The NCAA has approved an expansion of the men's and women's basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, set to take effect in the 2026-27 season, marking the most significant change to the tournament format since the 1980s, largely driven by the interests of power conferences and a desire to provide broader postseason access for college players. #NCAABasketball #TournamentExpansion #MarchMadness #USA

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NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams likely to be approved Thursday
After years of debate, the NCAA Tournament is on the cusp of expanding. The NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball committees approved growing the field from its current 68-team format to 76 ahead of the 2026-27 season, a person involved in the discussions said Thursday.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 12h

US President Donald Trump has postponed his threat of increasing tariffs on the European Union from 15% to 25% until July 4, contingent on the EU's full implementation of their trade deal, following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. #TradeRelations #USAndEU #TariffTalks #US #EU #DK #AM #IR

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Trump gives EU until 4 July to finalise deal or face 'higher' tariffs
After speaking with Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday evening, Donald Trump delayed his threat of "much higher" tariffs on the European Union until 4 July.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 17h

Florida is negotiating with the Trump administration to potentially shut down the controversial Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Everglades due to its high operational costs and reported ineffectiveness, amid ongoing criticism regarding the facility's conditions and significant delays in federal reimbursements for its expenses. #Immigration #DetentionCenter #FloridaPolitics #USA #FL #LA #TX

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Federal and State Officials Discuss Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida is in talks with the Trump administration to shut down a high-profile immigration detention center that opened last summer in the Everglades and has cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars to operate, according to a federal official, a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, and a person close to the administration of Gov.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 19h

Florida is in preliminary discussions with the Trump administration to potentially shut down the high-cost and controversial immigration detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," located in the Everglades, due to its substantial operational expenses and reported ineffectiveness, despite claims from Governor Ron DeSantis regarding its success and temporary nature. #ImmigrationPolicy #DetentionCenters #FloridaPolitics #USA #LA #TX

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Federal and State Officials Discuss Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida is in talks with the Trump administration to shut down a high-profile immigration detention center that opened last summer in the Everglades and has cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars to operate, according to a federal official, a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, and a person close to the administration of Gov.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 20h

The article discusses the legal claims of actress Zoe Saldana, who alleges that director James Cameron used her face as a basis for the character Neytiri in the "Avatar" franchise without her consent, despite the films portraying themselves as allies to Indigenous struggles while exploiting real Indigenous identities. #IndigenousRepresentation #FilmIndustry #CulturalExploitation #USA #CN

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Actress Q'orianka Kilcher sues James Cameron for 'theft' of facial features for Avatar character
It centres around Jake Sully's journey as he falls in love with local Na'vi native Neytiri, and defends her home from human mining.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 23h

Ajay Mitchell, a promising young point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, grapples with profound grief following the unexpected death of his father, Barry, as he channels his emotions into his basketball performance, striving to honor his father's legacy while navigating the pressures and challenges of his NBA career. #Basketball #Legacy #Fatherhood #USA #BEL

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Ajay Mitchell, Thunder's breakout player, carries the dreams of his late father
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Deep into the night of Dec. 18, Ajay Mitchell's boyish smile broke. His composure grew fragile. Grief gnawed at him.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 23h

The presidents of the two most populous countries in the Americas, Donald Trump and Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva, will meet in Washington on Thursday to discuss security, trade, and critical minerals amid a complex diplomatic relationship characterized by past tensions and recent conciliations. #USABrazilRelations #TradeAndSecurity #CriticalMinerals #US #BR #CN

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Lula va la Casa Blanca despuΓ©s de meses de tensiones con Trump
Los presidentes de los dos paΓ­ses mΓ‘s poblados de AmΓ©rica se reunirΓ‘n el jueves en Washington para discutir asuntos de seguridad, comercio y minerales crΓ­ticos.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 24h

The Australian government has reversed its decision to ban World Cup matches from being screened at Melbourne's Federation Square, affirming the commitment to host free watch parties despite concerns over disruptive behavior from a small group of fans. #WorldCup #SportsEvents #Melbourne #AUS #TUR #PAR #USA #CAN #MEX

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Australian government overturns Melbourne World Cup screening ban: 'Always a risk of a few d -- heads'
Federation Square has hosted sporting watch parties for fans since 2006 Diego Fedele/Getty Images The Australian government have overturned the decision for World Cup matches to not be screened at Melbourne's Federation Square, a day after the the original ban.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Ted Turner, the media mogul who passed away this week, was a significant landowner and conservationist, known for acquiring nearly two million acres across the U.S., reviving ecosystems, and leading efforts in bison conservation, notably transforming his Vermejo Park Ranch into a sustainable habitat while leaving behind a legacy of ecological stewardship. #LandConservation #BisonRestoration #SustainableFarming #USA #NM #CO #TX #SD #NE

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Ted Turner's Legacy as a Landowner and Conservationist
The media mogul, who died this week, amassed roughly two million acres and revived entire ecosystems. Ted Turner, the media mogul who died on Wednesday at 87, was one of the country's largest private landowners, amassing roughly two million acres across the United States, and established himself as an unlikely pioneer of land conservation.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

After the unexpected death of his father, Barry Mitchell, Oklahoma City Thunder player Ajay Mitchell honors his memory by excelling on the court, drawing strength from their shared passion for basketball as he navigates his grief and aims to achieve his own legacy in the sport. #Basketball #Legacy #Grief #USA #BEL

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Ajay Mitchell, Thunder's breakout player, carries the dreams of his late father
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Deep into the night of Dec. 18, Ajay Mitchell's boyish smile broke. His composure grew fragile. Grief gnawed at him.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva in Washington to discuss critical issues including security, trade, and essential minerals, amidst a backdrop of past tensions characterized by tariffs and public disputes between their nations. #USABrazilRelations #TradeAndSecurity #CriticalMinerals #US #BR #CN

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Lula va la Casa Blanca despuΓ©s de meses de tensiones con Trump
Los presidentes de los dos paΓ­ses mΓ‘s poblados de AmΓ©rica se reunirΓ‘n el jueves en Washington para discutir asuntos de seguridad, comercio y minerales crΓ­ticos.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

At a recent private event, former special counsel Jack Smith accused the Justice Department of being "corrupted" by Trump loyalists who target individuals for prosecution to satisfy the president, emphasizing a decline in the department's independence and integrity since Trump's return to office. #JusticeDepartment #RuleOfLaw #PoliticalCorruption #USA #FL

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Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. 'Corrupted' by Trump and His Allies
At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Ted Turner, who died at 87, revolutionized baseball ownership and broadcasting by purchasing the Atlanta Braves in 1976 and leveraging their games as pivotal programming on his networks, ultimately building the team into a national phenomenon known as "America's Team" and leaving a lasting legacy on the sport and sports media. #TedTurner #AtlantaBraves #BaseballLegacy #USA #SAN #PHI

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An appreciation of Ted Turner, a baseball maverick who used the Braves to conquer the world
Ted Turner died on Wednesday at 87 years old. Steph Chambers / Getty Images When he bought the Atlanta Braves, in 1976, he took a front-row seat by the home dugout.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

In her memoir "Ghost Stories," Siri Hustvedt reflects on her life with her late husband, novelist Paul Auster, exploring their deep literary connection, the shared joys and tragedies of their 43-year marriage, and her profound grief following his death from lung cancer, while also addressing the haunting personal tragedies involving their family. #Grief #LiteraryMarriage #Memoir #USA

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In Her New Memoir, Siri Hustvedt Captures Life With, And Without, Paul Auster
Until now, in a new memoir that has Siri Hustvedt writing about the highs, lows and late-life tragedies of their glamorous literary marriage.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

In a private discussion last month, former special counsel Jack Smith criticized the Justice Department for being "corrupted" by Trump loyalists, alleging it targets individuals for prosecution to please the president and undermines the rule of law, while expressing optimism about restoring its nonpartisan mission despite ongoing efforts to discredit the department and its employees. #JusticeDepartment #RuleOfLaw #TrumpAdministration #USA #FL

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Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. 'Corrupted' by Trump and His Allies
At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.