OpenAI thrown into turmoil of CEO ousting; Pentagon fails 6th annual audit; IDF forces claim Hamas headquartered under Al Shifa hospital
Israeli troops entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza after encountering Hamas fighters at the gate. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had surrounded the hospital, claiming that Hamas had established its headquarters in tunnels beneath it, a claim denied by Hamas. There were gun battles between Hamas fighters and Israeli troops around the hospital. Israel stated that […]
Chinese President Xi en route to US; Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against Trump; House votes to prevent government shutdown
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for his first visit since 2017. He is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in the San Francisco Bay Area. The meeting aims to reduce tensions in the U.S.-China relationship, which is seen as one of the world’s most significant rivalries. Prior to […]
Executive Order Addresses AI Risk, Bankman-Fried Guilty Verdict, U.N. Votes on Cuba Embargo
President Biden is set to sign an executive order aimed at safeguarding Americans from potential AI system risks. The order mandates that AI developers share their safety-test results, known as red-team testing, with the federal government. Developers working on models posing significant national security, economic security, or public health and safety risks must notify and […]
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We’ve spent our time away making Eto better for you. Thanks for all the support you gave us while we were gone. We’ve made Eto simpler and more focused, and we’re excited about sharing it with you every week. Here’s this week’s issue! Israeli forces have intensified their operations in Gaza, advancing further into the […]
Colorado becomes the first state to pass "right to repair" law for farmers
Colorado is set to become the first state to pass a “right to repair” law, allowing farmers to fix their own machinery by compelling manufacturers to provide them with manuals, tools, parts, and software. Farmers have expressed concerns that manufacturers prevent them from repairing their equipment, causing delays that can damage crops or miss planting […]
UK Deputy Prime Minister resigns following bullying investigation
Dominic Raab, the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister, has resigned from his position following allegations of bullying. An independent investigator reviewed Raab’s behavior, prompted by eight complaints, which concluded that he had acted in an intimidating manner during work meetings. Raab stated in his resignation statement that he called for the inquiry […]
Republican Congressman George Santos faces federal charges including fraud and theft of public funds
George Santos, a Republican Congressman from Long Island, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. Santos allegedly embezzled $50,000 from his campaign funds, laundered the money to purchase designer clothing and pay off personal expenses, lied to Congress about his income and falsely claimed unemployment benefits. Santos […]
President Biden announces his bid for re-election in 2024
President Joe Biden has announced that he and Vice President Kamala Harris will seek re-election in the 2024 presidential election. In a video titled “Freedom,” the president echoed his 2020 campaign message of battling for the “soul of our nation” and uniting the country. His announcement comes four years to the day since he announced […]
Former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy for US Capitol attack
Former leader of the Proud Boys far-right extremist group, Enrique Tarrio, and four other members were convicted on Thursday of seditious conspiracy for plotting to attack the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The failed attempt was aimed at stopping Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory. The verdict was the longest trial of any […]
China Says It Respects Sovereignty of Former Soviet Republics After Envoy's Comment on Ukraine
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson has clarified that the Chinese government respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics, following controversial comments made by Chinese ambassador to France, Lu Shaye. Speaking in an interview, Lu said that ex-Soviet republics Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are not sovereign nations, stating that “even these ex-Soviet Union countries…do not have […]