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OpenAI Reverses Course and Demands Tougher AI Safety Rules in California
OpenAI is urging California lawmakers to expand the state's recently passed frontier AI safety law, a notable shift given the company previously suppo…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 25, 2026
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Scientists Turn Plastic Bottles and Crop Waste Into Protein-Rich 3D-Printed Cookies
Scientists have created high-protein cookies made partly from recycled plastic bottles, and they could one day feed astronauts on long space missions.…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 25, 2026
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Reno's Hawk Fire Destroys Dozens of Homes and Forces Tens of Thousands to Flee
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced around 63,000 residents to evacuate while destroying over 30 homes and burning roughly 23 square …
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 25, 2026
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Trump Declares Economic War on Iran, Threatening Allies Who Refuse to Cut Ties
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran by expanding secondary sanctions that could penalize foreign countries and companies doing busines…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 25, 2026
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Air Force Member Charged After 15-Year-Old Pennsylvania Girl Found at His Base
A U.S. airman is now facing additional state and federal charges in connection with the disappearance of a young girl from Falls. The case has escalat…
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 25, 2026
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49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Ohio Prostitution Sting, Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanors
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on a prostitution-related charge, which was later reduced as part of a plea deal. The case drew signif…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 25, 2026
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The Citizen App Wants to Keep You Safe — But at What Cost
The Citizen app is a public safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents happening in their local area in real time. The app alerts…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 25, 2026
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Nancy Guthrie Still Missing After Nearly Seven Months as Case Grows Cold
NBC News is providing ongoing coverage of major crime and court stories across the United States, including murder cases, missing persons investigatio…
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 25, 2026
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America's Murder Rate Just Hit Its Lowest Point Since the 1950s
Violent crime in the United States has dropped at a historic rate, according to newly released FBI data. The figures represent a significant decline i…
By Hayden Walsh · Aug 25, 2026
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Solar Project's Tortoise Miscalculation Cost $56 Million and Stopped Construction Cold
Pre-construction surveys at California's Ivanpah solar facility drastically underestimated the local desert tortoise population, predicting just 32 wh…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 24, 2026
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A Bacterial Enzyme Just Rewrote the Rules of How DNA Gets Made
Scientists have discovered an unusual new mechanism by which living organisms can replicate genetic information without relying on the traditional DNA…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 24, 2026
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Real Women Share the Jaw-Dropping Things Their Doctors Actually Said to Them
Women are speaking out about shocking and dismissive comments they have received from medical professionals. One example includes a therapist telling …
By Sydney Parker · Aug 24, 2026
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Why You Keep Starting Over Every Monday and How to Finally Stop
Many people fall into the trap of treating Monday as a fresh start after a weekend of poor habits, but psychologists say this all-or-nothing thinking …
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 24, 2026
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Stone Brewing's Escondido Home Closes After 220 Workers Lose Their Jobs
Stone Brewing is closing its Escondido, California headquarters and laying off more than 200 employees. The move comes under the direction of parent c…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 24, 2026
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Giant Gas Station Chain Sues a Tiny Ohio Corner Store Over a Beaver Logo
Texas-based gas station giant Buc-ee's is facing public backlash in Ohio after suing a small local business over its logo. The chain claims that Beave…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 24, 2026
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Chinese Robots Smash Human Records at Beijing's Humanoid Games Amid US-China Tech War
A Chinese humanoid robot broke Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record at Beijing's second annual World Humanoid Robot Games, completing the distance in 9…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 24, 2026
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Judge Upholds Karmelo Anthony Murder Conviction, Defense Vows to Fight On
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his conviction for the 2025 murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Anthony, 19, received…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 24, 2026
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US and Canada Plunge Into Trade War as 50% Tariffs Take Hold
The US and Canada are heading into a full-blown trade war after weekend negotiations fell apart. New US tariffs imposing a 50% levy on roughly $20 bil…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 24, 2026
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Trump Demands Think Tank Retract Crime Report or Face $5 Billion Lawsuit
President Trump is threatening legal action against a nonprofit organization that raised doubts about the effectiveness of his National Guard deployme…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 24, 2026
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Fugitive Wife of Slain Worcester Officer Was Co-Founder of Police Mental Health Group
Authorities are searching for the wife of a police officer who was found dead, with the local police chief warning the public that she is considered a…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 24, 2026
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BigXthaPlug Goes From Jail to Iowa State Fair Stage in Under 24 Hours
Rapper BigXthaPlug performed at the Iowa State Fair just hours after being arrested, pushing through legal trouble to honor his commitment to fans. De…
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 24, 2026
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US Military Drug Boat Strikes Resume After Two-Month Pause With Two Killed
The US military carried out a strike on a boat it identified as involved in drug smuggling, resulting in two deaths. The operation reflects ongoing US…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 24, 2026
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The Citizen App Promises Safety but Its Biggest Changes Are Raising Alarms
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents happening in their local area in real time. The app aler…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 24, 2026
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Four Artemis II Astronauts to Receive America's Highest Space Honor
President Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four Artemis II astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Augus…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 23, 2026