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Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets

Several leading artificial intelligence companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to…

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Ex-Massachusetts lawmaker convicted of scamming pandemic unemployment funds

Former Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran has been convicted of scheming to defraud the state Department of Unemployment…

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New Hampshire governor signs voter proof-of-citizenship to take effect after November elections

New Hampshire's governor has signed a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote…

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The ACLU commits $2 million to Michigan’s Supreme Court race for reproductive rights ads

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is wading into the state Supreme Court races with a multimillion-dollar…

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Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026

Oklahomans will have a chance to vote on whether to steadily increase the state's minimum wage to $15…

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New York governor says she has skin cancer and will undergo removal procedure

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo…

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Betting on control of Congress begins minutes after judge clears way for bets on US Elections

Betting on control of Congress begins minutes after judge clears way for bets on US Elections.

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Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more

Georgia’s state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies after a school shooting killed four…

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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and…

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Ruling blocks big changes to Utah citizen initiatives but lawmakers vow appeal

A judge in Utah has ruled that a proposal to amend the state constitution to let state lawmakers…