International

• Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

  The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.

  World

  Oct 3
  
• Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base

  A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.

  World

  Oct 3
  
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• Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids

  Sean and Heidi Cripe will never forget the call from their son's high school saying Davis was being taken to the emergency room after chugging an energy drink.

  Health

  Oct 3
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• Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety – and seek to shape how it’s controlled

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain?

  Science

  Sep 27
• Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home

  BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand 's capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters.

  Environment

  Sep 27
• OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways.

  World

  Sep 26
• China and the US agree to set up a new AI safety channel, and to keep talking on trade, military

  China and the U.S. agreed to set up a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications, both sides said in statements Saturday.

  Science

  Sep 26
• Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

  Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches land.

  Environment

  Aug 15
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• France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

  France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday.

  Environment

  Jun 28
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• Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

  WASHINGTON (AP) — You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

  Health

  Jun 27