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EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say

EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed a new ruling that heat-trapping carbon gas "emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.
Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty

Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google has offered buyouts to another swath of its workforce across several key divisions in a fresh round of cost cutting coming ahead of a court decision that could order a breakup of its internet empire.
Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54

Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54

TORONTO — Juliette Powell, who once commanded attention as the host of MuchMusic's live dance party "Electric Circus" and later as a respected commentator on the societal risks of advanced technology, has died at 54.
Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin said would remove
Nvidia chief calls AI ‘the greatest equalizer’ - but warns Europe risks falling behind

Nvidia chief calls AI ‘the greatest equalizer’ - but warns Europe risks falling behind

PARIS (AP) — Will artificial intelligence save humanity — or destroy it? Lift up the world’s poorest — or tighten the grip of a tech elite? Jensen Huang — the global chip tycoon widely predicted to become one of the world’s first trillionaires — offe
Brazil’s Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

Brazil’s Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The majority of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court have agreed to make social media companies liable for illegal postings by their users, in a landmark case for Latin America with implications for U.S. relations.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend t
Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers say

Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers say

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who says he was kidnapped by two crypto investors for his Bitcoin was seen in photos and videos “laughing and smiling” and moving about Manhattan freely during the days he claimed he was tortured in captivity, lawyers for the tw
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

NEW YORK (AP) — A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin said would remove billions of do