Pope Leo draws vast crowds in Paris, warns of AI ‘paradise of machines’
PARIS — Pope Leo XIV encouraged French Catholics on Saturday to persevere in their faith “even amid the thorns” of a secular world, rallying the faithful ahead of a huge Mass at the iconic Place de la Concorde that shut down central Paris.
Some lawmakers doubt a Congress that’s ‘barely capable of email’ can regulate AI
WASHINGTON — Amid warnings that artificial intelligence could soon wipe out humanity, some lawmakers are not confident that Congress has the expertise or ability to regulate AI.
OpenAI’s powerful safety committee faces scrutiny after rogue agent incidents
An OpenAI committee meant to have the final word on the company’s safety protocols is facing scrutiny after high-profile incidents involving rogue AI agents.
Bears coach Ben Johnson has been lauded as an offensive genius. Can he win without a No. 1 pick at quarterback?
The Bears could play their No. 3 quarterback Monday with Caleb Williams injured and backup Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol. Will Ben Johnson’s offense still thrive?
Gas prices, mortgage rates and inflation push Americans’ view of the economy to near record lows
Americans’ views of the economy have rarely been so bleak.
Hurricane Nolo expected to bring heavy rain as it skirts Hawaii’s Big Island
NAALEHU, Hawaii — Hurricane Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend, unleashing intense rain, the possibility of life-threatening flash flooding, and dangerous surf for Hawaii’s Big Island.
DR Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials
KINSHASA, Congo — At least 14 people, including two senior military officials, have died in a plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the military said Friday.
Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal funds
The White House said Friday that it planned to cut $810 million in bipartisan, congressionally approved funding, spurring criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Jay-Z accuser says her rape claims against him were false
The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 has recanted her allegations against the music mogul.
James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027
The seashells-based prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has been delayed until early 2027, as a judge makes her way through a number of pending motions, including a request by Comey to dismiss the case on grounds it was driven by Donald Trump’s animus.