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A Microsoft director has described AI training data scraping as 'the largest theft of labor in human history', while OpenAI's head of publisher strategy called ChatGPT an existential threat to publishers. The remarks were revealed in legal briefs filed in the New York Times' copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The comments add to the debate over whether AI companies unfairly exploit journalists' and creators' work without permission or payment.
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A woman has died and a man was injured in a fiery car crash in Garden Grove, California, according to NBC Los Angeles. The collision left the vehicle engulfed in flames, and authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
- 3Woman killed, man critically hurt as SUV crashes, catches fire in Garden Grove▼Woman killed, man critically injured after SUV crashes into pole, catches fire in Garden Grove
A woman was killed and a man was left critically injured after an SUV crashed into a pole and caught fire in Garden Grove, California. Emergency crews responded to the crash, which closed the area while investigators worked the scene. Authorities have not yet said what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, and the identities of those involved have not been released.
- 4'Home Improvement' star detained during traffic stop●‘Home Improvement’ star detained during traffic stop
An actor from the 1990s sitcom 'Home Improvement' was detained by police during a traffic stop, according to an NBC News report. Details about the actor's identity, the location of the stop, and whether charges were filed have not yet been made clear. The story is drawing attention given the lasting popularity of the show and the actor's history of legal troubles.
- 5Study links home food growing to grocery choices▼From backyard garden to grocery cart: New study explains how growing food shapes consumer choices
A new study examines how people who grow their own food make decisions once they reach the grocery store, tracing the path from backyard garden to shopping cart. Researchers say growing food can shape what consumers buy, value and eat. The findings are drawing attention from food, gardening and sustainability readers interested in how home production influences everyday purchasing habits.
- 6Kids plant Heroes' Garden at San Diego Islamic Center▼Kids plant "Heroes' Garden" at San Diego Islamic Center to honor 3 shooting victims
Children at the Islamic Center of San Diego have planted a Heroes' Garden in memory of three people killed in a shooting, local station 10News reports. The garden serves as a living tribute to the victims and gives the center's youngest members a hands-on way to grieve, heal and honor those lost.
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A botanic garden has hired a fire scientist to study how flammable native plants are. The research aims to better understand which local species burn more readily, information that could help gardeners, land managers and communities in fire-prone regions make informed planting choices and reduce wildfire risk around homes and natural areas.
- 8Columbia program turns guns into garden tools and art▼In Columbia, guns are being turned into garden tools and works of art
In Columbia, a disarmament initiative is taking seized or surrendered firearms and transforming them into garden tools and works of art. The project aims to give weapons a peaceful second life while drawing attention to gun violence and encouraging people to give up their firearms. Residents are watching the transformation of instruments of harm into objects of growth and creativity.
- 9Mission High School opens serenity garden for students in recovery●Mission High School opens new ‘serenity garden’ to support students in recovery
Mission High School has opened a new 'serenity garden' on campus aimed at supporting students recovering from substance use. The school says the outdoor space offers a calm setting for reflection and peer support as part of its recovery services. The opening is drawing local attention as schools increasingly add wellness and recovery resources for students.
- 10Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardening▼Detroit nonprofit uses community garden project to teach young men life skills
A Detroit nonprofit is running a community garden project aimed at teaching young men practical life skills. Participants work the garden while learning responsibility, teamwork and job readiness, according to CBS News coverage of the program. The initiative pairs urban greening with youth mentorship in a city known for its community-led revitalization efforts.
- 11Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardening▼Detroit nonprofit teaching young men life skills while building garden
A Detroit nonprofit is combining garden construction with life-skills training for young men in the city. Participants work on building a community garden while learning practical lessons, according to a CBS News report. The program is being highlighted as an example of grassroots efforts to support youth development in Detroit.
- 12Connecticut warned of home improvement scams after nor'easter●Connecticut consumers could see home improvement scams after nor’easter
Connecticut consumers are being warned about a likely wave of home improvement scams in the wake of the recent nor'easter. Storm damage typically draws unlicensed contractors offering quick repairs, and state consumer officials are urging residents to verify credentials, get written estimates, and avoid large upfront payments before hiring anyone for roof, tree, or structural work.
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A fatal crash occurred in Garden Grove, California. Local news outlet MyNewsLA.com reported the incident, though details on victims, cause, or circumstances were not provided in available coverage. Authorities have not released further information.
- 14Guns to Gardens event turns firearms into garden tools●Guns to Gardens: Richland County event turns firearms into tools
A Guns to Gardens event in Richland County, South Carolina invited residents to surrender unwanted firearms to be converted into gardening tools. The buyback-style program frames gun disposal as a community safety effort with a practical, symbolic twist, with local coverage highlighting the transformation of weapons into implements for the garden.
- 15Lancaster 'Guns to Gardens' event dismantles over 20 unwanted firearms●More than 20 unwanted firearms were safely dismantled at Lancaster 'Guns to Gardens' event
More than 20 unwanted firearms were safely dismantled at a 'Guns to Gardens' event in Lancaster. The initiative invites people to turn in guns, which are then taken apart, with the idea of converting weapons into garden tools. Organizers say the event offers residents a safe, anonymous way to remove firearms from their homes.