A storm battering still-charred LA hillsides has survivors worried about a different disaster
There’s a chance a tropical storm makes contact with Southern California around Labor Day Weekend, impacting fire recovery efforts.
NY vaccine mandates spark legal fight — and possible exodus — for the Amish
A lawsuit filed by the Amish against New York for its vaccine mandate arises as more people question the need for — and safety of — vaccinations.
Who’s cashing in on fake Nepal flood videos — and why they’re so popular
Fake AI videos of the Nepal floods have racked up millions of views and real incentives for the people making them. Here’s why they’re doing it.
Why NYC banned AI for young students but mandated it for high school
“In just a few years, AI has gone from the pages of a sci-fi novel into something present in nearly every aspect of our lives,” Mamdani said.
How eager-to-please AI chatbots create an echo chamber for narcissism
A new study finds that chatbots can create an “echo chamber for one,” reinforcing narcissistic and Machevellian personality traits
American Heroes of 9/11: The Boatlift
The largest maritime evacuation in history did not happen at Dunkirk. It happened in New York on September 11th. Every bridge, tunnel, and subway out of Manhattan was shut, and half a million people were trapped on the island. The Coast Guard put out one call on the radio: all available boats. The mariners of […]
The AI boom has an unlikely gatekeeper: local zoning boards
With the data center surge, zoning has simultaneously become a steep hill for proponents and a potent weapon for opponents.
Clancy jury returns for fifth day after reporting deadlock
Jurors, deadlocked after four days, were encouraged to continue their deliberations, citing the lengthy trial and extensive evidence.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect ordered to stand trial with death penalty on the table
The judge says there is enough evidence to “support a reasonable belief” that Tyler Robinson shot and killed Kirk.