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Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds

The Federal Trade Commission released a report Thursday slamming social media platforms including Facebook's parent company, Meta, as well as TikTok, Google-owned YouTube, Snap and other online services over privacy and youth safety concerns.




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AI? New jobs? California's local news deal with Google leaves lots of unanswered questions

Weeks after California announced a $250 million public-private partnership with Google to fund local news outlets and develop AI, many aspects of the deal remain uncertain.




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We went to a gala for AI-produced movies. Here's what we saw

A behind the scenes look at a film gala held in San Francisco that screened movies made with artificial intelligence.




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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AI safety bill SB-1047, which was opposed by tech companies including ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Facebook parent company Meta.




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Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads

AB 2839 aimed to label AI-generated content in political ads as "manipulated." A federal judge says the law violates the 1st Amendment.




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Judge approves Fisker bankruptcy plan favored by car owners

Fisker Inc. will wind down operations under a bankruptcy plan approved Friday that should allow owners to drive their cars for years. But it will not pay anything to shareholders wiped out investing in the defunct Southern California electric-vehicle maker.




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Elon Musk hoped Trump would 'sail into the sunset.' Now he works frenetically to elect him

The world's richest man once said Donald Trump's character didn't 'reflect well' on the U.S. Now Elon Musk is touring the country, and spending big, to put Trump and other Republicans in power.




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AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. What's taking so long?

As AI technology advances, industry observers expect to see more deals between tech companies and studios and talent. But major challenges remain.




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Abcarian: Former California Rep. Devin Nunes once sued media companies. Now he's struggling to run one

The former California congressman, consummate Donald Trump lackey and Trump Media chief executive is being accused of mismanagement and cronyism.




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Elwood Edwards, voice of the 'You've got mail' AOL email greeting, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the graphics guru and camera operator who voiced AOL's iconic and once ubiquitous greeting, 'You've got mail,' has died at age 74.




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Redskins OTA May 30: Notes and observations

1. Here’s an update on Robert Griffin III. Know what’s not in here? Anything about wedding registries, injury controversies or any issues that have to be worked out with the coach. You’re welcome.




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Redskins Mailbag June 5, part 1: Ask John

The Washington Examiner’s John Keim (JK) takes questions from fans about his future with the Washington Post (starting July 1), the defensive backfield, rookie potential and more in this installment of “Redskins Mailbag.” It’ll be his final mailbag before joining the Post in July. It was rather long so we broke this one up into two parts. Thank you for the questions




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Redskins mailbag part 2, June 5: Ask John

The Washington Examiner’s John Keim (JK) takes questions from fans about the Redskins’ chances of repeating, how they’ll use the tight ends and his future with the Washington Post (starting July 1), the defensive backfield, rookie potential and more in this installment of “Redskins Mailbag.” It’ll be his final mailbag before joining the Washington Post in July. It was rather long so we broke this one up into two parts. Thank you for the questions




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Redskins OTAs, June 6: Notes and observations

1. Robert Griffin III says “without a doubt” the start of training camp is a realistic goal for his return. He did walk with a slight limp at one point Thursday.




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Redskins minicamp June 11: Notes and observations

…Quarterback Robert Griffin III was closer to running all-out sprints Tuesday, but the big test remains over the next month when he adds cutting to his rehab.




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Redskins minicamp June 12: Notes and observations

…The Redskins signed receiver Donte Stallworth, as expected after a good two-day showing by the veteran wideout. The question is, can Stallworth make the final roster? It depends on how many receivers they keep, but the first four appear set: Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Leonard Hankerson and Santana Moss. Aldrick Robinson’s speed, and the couple big plays he made last season, make him the leader at the fifth receiver spot. But Stallworth would provide insurance if one of the starters got hurt. The only drawback is that he does not play special teams. So it could be that, even if he makes the roster, he’d be inactive until a health issue arises.




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Genetically Engineered Parasites Smuggle Therapeutics into the Brain

Scientists modified Toxoplasma gondii to deliver a potential Rett Syndrome therapeutic to the mouse brain. 



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A Novel Polymerase Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis

A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.



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Introducing iQue®'s 2nd Edition High-Throughput Cytometry Handbook: Fast. Simple. Discover the Future of Cell Analysis!

This handbook is designed to empower both new and seasoned flow cytometry users who are curious about the unique capabilities of HTS cytometry.




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A Small Genome Editing Nuclease Packs a Big Punch

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 



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Collaborative Research Aims to Discover Effective Treatments for Marine Mammals Poisoned by Toxic Algae

Zymo Research, Unravel Biosciences, and Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute team up to combat increasing cases of domoic acid poisoning in sea lions.




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Sleep Disruptions and Impaired Muscle Control in Ataxia May Share a Culprit

Dysfunctional neurons in the cerebellum, a brain region that controls motor functions, reduced REM sleep in mice.



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Optimizing Stem Cell Media for Cultivated Meat Production

In this webinar, Alex Rimmer, Samuel East, and Catriona Jamieson will discuss how they developed low-cost, animal-free culture media for cellular agriculture.




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Genetic Signals Linked to X Chromosome Loss Later in Life

Loss of the X chromosome increases with age and may have implications for health and disease risk.



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Modeling the Human Cervix on a USB-Sized Chip

Microfluidic chips that mimic the complex human cervical environment provide a platform to study the reproductive tract and associated infections like bacterial vaginosis.



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Who cares if cheaper Empower is unregulated in DC? Uber and Lyft did the same

Why are Washingtonians using the Empower ride-sharing app?




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Stolen Salvation Army truck that fed homeless found in DC with suspect apprehended

Washington, D.C., police have arrested a suspect after recovering a stolen Salvation Army van used year-round every night to feed the homeless.




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Lincoln Memorial steps defaced with 'Free Gaza' red paint

The steps leading up to the Lincoln Memorial were vandalized with a message that read “Free Gaza” in red paint.




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Brooklyn could be headed for a Net loss in playoffs

The home team wasn't going to win every game in the NBA playoffs, anyway. The defiant and defensive-minded Chicago Bulls also might've been the easiest to predict as the first visitors to get a postseason victory after higher seeds went 8-0 in Game 1s over the weekend.




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Donovan McNabb is no fan of Redskins' zone read option offense

Maybe it's a genuine sentiment. Maybe it's clouded by bitterness stemming from his one (failed) season in Washington. Regardless, former Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb is not a fan of the zone read option.




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Once again, no answers for devastated Caps

The scene is all too familiar now. The long and tortured Stanley Cup playoff history of the Capitals means little to the current generation of players. None of them were born or raised here, after all.




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Nats second baseman Danny Espinosa to the 15-day disabled list

The locker sat empty in the happy clubhouse, its contents packed away and its occupant gone. Danny Espinosa has been a key contributor to the Nationals since his first promotion from the minor leagues late in the 2010 season. He has played 390 games for Washington, most of them at second base. But on Tuesday he was absent, a glaring void next to his normal spot alongside teammate Ian Desmond’s stall. Around the room loud music blasted from the stereo system after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Espinosa wasn’t there to enjoy it.




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Nats ace Stephen Strasburg to the 15-day disabled list

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg did not throw a bullpen session as hoped this week and instead was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with a strained lat muscle.




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Nats, Mets rained out on Thursday

The Nationals and the New York Mets were rained out on Thursday in the scheduled series finale at Nationals Park.




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Nats select right-handed pitcher Jake Johansen in MLB Draft

Maybe it is actually a good thing that for once the Nationals left their scouting department bored stiff on Thursday night. With the best record in baseball last season and a prominent free-agent signing over the winter in closer Rafael Soriano, Washington didn’t have a selection in Major League Baseball’s 2013 draft until No. 68.




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New Jersey politician refuses to resign after alleged hit-and-run

A Jersey City councilwoman refused to step down from office Wednesday night amid outcry over an alleged hit-and-run last month.




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Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison on charge of raping intern

Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years behind bars for raping a 19-year-old intern.




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Muriel Bowser's former chief of staff engaged in sexual harassment, per internal report

A former top aide to the mayor of Washington D.C. sexually harassed a female employee, according to an internal probe.




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Greyhound bus accident leaves more than a dozen injured: Police

More than a dozen people sustained injuries in an incident involving a Greyhound bus in Georgia, which local authorities said flipped on its side when one of the vehicle's tires blew out.




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Louisiana lawmakers convene task force to help distressed municipalities

(The Center Square) — A legislative task force "to study the dissolution or absorption of fiscally distressed municipalities" set the tone in its first meeting with a vote to change its name.




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By the numbers: Oprah donated how much to the Smithsonian?

$12 million -- That's the whopping number of dollars Oprah Winfrey handed over to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the museum announced Tuesday, according to the Washington Post. Winfrey's name will adorn a 350-seat theater in the new museum, which is slated to open in 2015 on the National Mall. She already donated $1 million to the project in 2007 and has served on the museum's advisory council since 2004.




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New Jersey trains delayed due to loose bull on the tracks

Commuters in Newark, New Jersey, were subject to delays Thursday morning after a bull got loose on the tracks of Newark Penn Station.




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Major automakers tell Biden to reconsider rule propping up EVs that would kill gas-powered cars

An alliance of top automakers urged President Joe Biden to reconsider rules that would prop up electric vehicles at the expense of gas-powered ones.




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Biden's auto safety official forced to resign from temporary role

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's acting head Ann Carlson will resign on Dec. 26.




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Washington Redskins to change team name

The Washington Redskins will change their team name.




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'It takes away from the Native Americans': Son of Redskins logo designer denounces rebranding

The Washington Redskins branding change isn’t sitting well with everyone.




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Native American organization wants to make ‘Redskins’ name great again

Left-wing activists may have fueled the movement to change the name of Washington’s NFL franchise. However, an indigenous organization known as the Native American Guardian’s Association is trying to resurrect its former moniker and make Washington’s football team the “Redskins” again. Now known as the Commanders, the team changed its name in 2020 to appease a fanatical mob of social justice warriors and white guilt apologists who claimed the name and logo were racist.




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It was foolish to think the Washington Commanders new ownership group would bring back Redskins

After former team owner Daniel Snyder sold the Washington Commanders, many people foolishly hoped that the new ownership group would entertain the idea of returning the longtime Redskins name to the franchise. This wishful thinking was egged on after a group known as the Native American Guardian’s Association created a petition that has nearly 131,000 signatures to bring back the glorious Redskins moniker.




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Female tech jobseekers are furious that men claiming to be 'nonbinary' crashed their conference

A tech conference meant to be the largest gathering of female technologists faced backlash when biological men identifying as "nonbinary" were seen attending the event.




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Titan sub implosion: Coast Guard says it has recovered remaining debris from submersible wreck

The United States Coast Guard says it has recovered the remaining debris from the site of the Titan submersible that imploded four months ago while visiting the site of the RMS Titanic shipwreck.