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    Lawmakers doubt Congress can regulate AI●Some lawmakers doubt a Congress that’s ‘barely capable of email’ can regulate AI https://www. nbcnews.com/politics/congrMmastodonTechnology25 d ago

    Some members of Congress are openly questioning whether the institution is equipped to regulate artificial intelligence, citing its slow legislative pace and limited technical understanding of AI systems. The concern is that a body often described as struggling even with basic technology like email may fail to keep up with the rapid development of AI tools, leaving gaps in oversight while the technology advances faster than legislation can respond.

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    Wednesday marks the final day for eligible households in France to claim the €100 fuel allowance, which was set up to offset high petrol prices. The payment is available to adults whose annual reference income does not exceed a set threshold and who use their vehicle for work or essential trips. CNews is reminding readers that requests must be filed on the official tax website before the deadline, after which no late claims will be accepted.

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    Bangkok faces climate threat to millions of residents●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@bbcnews/top-sto ries-hc55lmo2z/-/a-SuOn1fW0SeGRhxUwJZcZ6Q%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0 A big win for tMmastodonEnvironmentClimate75 d ago

    Bangkok, a city of tens of millions, is increasingly at risk from climate-related sea level rise and flooding, with warnings that many residents may eventually need to relocate. Commenters are framing the situation as a failure of political will, accusing oil industry interests and aligned politicians of delaying action on the emissions driving the crisis.

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    Police vow action after Wedela mass shooting in South Africa●Police issue stern warning to Wedela mass shooting perpetrators https://www. sabcnews.com/sabcnews/police-i ssue-stern-wMmastodonWorld05 d ago

    South African police have issued a stern warning to those responsible for a mass shooting in Wedela, a township on the West Rand of Gauteng. The pledge of a determined manhunt and prosecution comes as the community reels from the attack, which has drawn national attention to gun violence in the area.

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    Talk of scrapping pensioners' tax break sparks concern in France●suppression abattement fiscal retraitésGgoogleFR20K8 min ago

    French media and readers are discussing a possible removal of the tax abatement applied to retirees, in the wider context of purchasing power and the government's freeze on pensions. CNews is asking readers at what retirement income level they would be affected by the pension freeze, fuelling debate about who would lose out if the fiscal break is scrapped and how much revenue it would raise.

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    The trial of Béziers mayor Robert Ménard opens in Montpellier this Wednesday. The far-right mayor is prosecuted for refusing to marry a foreign national who was subject to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF). The case has drawn national attention, touching on mayors' duties, immigration policy and the limits of civil disobedience by elected officials, and is widely covered by French media including CNews.

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    Tennessee inmate survives two lethal injections in botched execution●Tennessee inmate still alive after being administered two lethal injections Article URL: https://www. nbcnews.com/news/uMmastodonTechnology222 h ago

    Tennessee prison officials administered two rounds of lethal injection drugs to a death row inmate before the execution was called off, and the man remains alive. The case has intensified scrutiny of lethal injection protocols in the United States, with critics pointing to it as further evidence that the method causes prolonged suffering and that executions are prone to medical and legal failures.

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    OpenAI withholds GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns●Yesterday I was invited onto the @ BBCNews channel to discuss the news that OpenAI has chosen not to release its highly-MmastodonTechnology32 d ago

    OpenAI has decided not to release its highly anticipated new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, saying it does not meet the company's internal safety standards. The story drew significant media attention, with commentators invited onto BBC News to discuss what the delay means for the race to ship ever more capable AI systems.

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    Tennessee inmate survives two lethal injections●Tennessee inmate still alive after being administered two lethal injections https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ahead-rMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts31 d ago

    A Tennessee death row inmate remains alive after being given two rounds of lethal injection drugs, raising serious questions about the state's execution procedures. The case comes as Tennessee prepares a rare execution of a woman on death row, who says she is at peace. Critics say the botched procedure underscores ongoing concerns about lethal injection protocols in the United States.

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    The 10 Greatest MTV Unplugged Rock Performances of the 90s●Movie TV Tech Geeks # MusicNews # MTV # Rock # Music The 10 Greatest MTV Unplugged Rock Performances of the 90s http://MmastodonCultureMusic11 d ago

    Movie TV Tech Geeks has published a ranked list of the ten greatest MTV Unplugged rock performances of the 1990s. The feature looks back at the iconic stripped-down session format that defined decade-defining moments for major rock acts of the era. Nostalgia-driven rankings of 90s music continue to draw steady interest from fans of the network's landmark acoustic series.

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    Calls grow for space labour rights as industry expands●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@bbcnews/science -and-environment-s66ehoj8z/-/a-HvgfRJIHQZyA7eFy8r4cbA%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0 SpaMmastodonScienceSpace52 d ago

    A BBC News science and environment story about space has prompted discussion about working conditions beyond Earth. Commenters are urging people to organise into unions now, before an expanded space economy takes hold, joking that without collective bargaining workers risk being exploited like the 'Belters' in the science fiction series The Expanse.

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    Putin shows no sign of ending war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine●# BBCNews - Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articlMmastodonWarUkraine11 d ago

    BBC News reports, in analysis by Steve Rosenberg, that President Putin shows no indication of halting the war, with Russia intensifying rather than easing its campaign in Ukraine. The piece underscores continued Russian commitment to the invasion despite international pressure and ongoing fighting.

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    Claims of planned attack on USAF airbase amid Iran strikes●Morning, all, Dear # BBCnews , this is what a "terror attack" looks like. Planning an attack on a USAF airbase activelyMmastodonWorldUS Politics32 d ago

    Social media users are accusing the BBC of mischaracterising a reported plot against a US Air Force base as a 'terror attack'. The post claims the base was actively refuelling, arming and launching B-1B bombers against Iranian targets, arguing the strikes form an undeclared and therefore illegal war under President Donald Trump. The framing has drawn attention to debates over the legality of US military action against Iran.

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    Supreme Court allows Trump's 'third country' deportation policy●The founders would be disgusted. Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy https://www. nbcnews.coMmastodonWorldUS Politics52 d ago

    The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its policy of deporting migrants to so-called 'third countries' — nations other than their own. Critics, including democracy advocates, reacted with outrage, with some arguing the ruling betrays the principles of America's founders and questioning the court's legitimacy.

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    Grandmother sues for $10M over false AI theft accusation●Grandmother falsely accused of bank theft after alleged AI facial recognition match sues for $10M https:// abcnews.com/aMmastodonTechnology03 d ago

    A grandmother who was falsely accused of bank theft after an alleged AI facial recognition match is suing for $10 million. The case renews scrutiny of law enforcement's reliance on facial recognition technology, which has repeatedly misidentified innocent people, particularly women and people of color, raising questions about accountability when flawed AI leads to wrongful accusations.