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Commentator Clayton Waters argues that a school district notable for its geographic, economic and racial diversity should not let a districtwide majority elect every trustee. He says the district has a chance today to change direction in a way with historical echoes, likely referencing a shift to voting systems that give different communities their own representation on the school board.

Clayton Kershaw, the longtime Los Angeles Dodgers ace, is a trending search topic in the United States. Discussion online includes reports of a legendary Dodgers figure being involved in coverage of the San Diego Padres' playoff series, prompting chatter about Kershaw's current status and future with the Dodgers. Beyond that, the specific news driving the searches is not confirmed.

President Trump is weighing Jay Clayton for a newly created White House 'AI czar' role and aims to name a pick within days, according to Axios. The position would coordinate federal artificial intelligence policy across agencies. Clayton, a former SEC chairman, would become the administration's point person on AI strategy as Washington races to shape rules for the fast-growing technology.

A lightning strike is being questioned as the cause of a power outage in Layton, Utah. Rocky Mountain Power says it cannot confirm whether the strike was responsible, leaving residents without a clear explanation for the disruption. Local coverage has focused on the uncertainty, with the utility declining to draw a definite link between the storm and the outage.

Jay Clayton said superintelligence should be treated as a national security issue while declining to answer questions about an AI 'czar' role. His remarks add to a growing debate in Washington over how the US government should organise oversight of advanced artificial intelligence, and whether a dedicated leader or agency is needed.

President Trump is increasingly considering Jay Clayton for a White House role overseeing artificial intelligence policy, according to an Axios scoop. Clayton, currently the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, would serve as the administration's AI czar. The report has drawn attention as the White House shapes its approach to regulating and coordinating federal AI policy.