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Two nominees on course to help lead America’s public health policy have distanced themselves from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and his anti-vaccine positions. Dr. Nicole Saphier and HHS counselor Chris Klomp are on track to become the country’s next surgeon general and deputy HHS secretary, respectively.Continue Reading

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AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control., As the world wrestles with the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the dangers of removing humans from life-altering decisions, Israel has pressed ahead with deploying AI as part of its military arsenal. In Gaza,Continue Reading

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The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour., The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour, admitting the industry has not solved safety challenges yet. OpenAI says it has identified additional incidents of itsContinue Reading

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The fight against AI slop is real, even in photography, which is why Apple introduced its Reference Image tech alongside its new iPhones. This shifts image verification to the moment of capture, creating a privacy-preserving digital negative that could help newsrooms, businesses, and individuals prove that images are real. Apple’s SecurityContinue Reading

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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 17 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written byContinue Reading

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Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps WorldContinue Reading

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As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes., NewsFeed As Washington debates how to regulate AI without falling behind China, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes. Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ explores whetherContinue Reading

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Madonna is heading back to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, and she is not easing into her return. The pop icon will open the 2026 VMAs on Sunday, Sept. 27, marking her first live performance at the awards show in 23 years. She last performed at the ceremony inContinue Reading