Tennessee Democrats rallied this week to the defense of a Memphis prosecutor targeted for removal by state Republican leaders who see the district attorney as soft on crime. … [Read more...] about Republicans push to remove progressive Memphis DA hits resistance from Democrats
Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Rep. Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Report
The House Ethics Committee has intensified its investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz by interviewing several women behind closed doors as part of its inquiry into sex trafficking allegations against the Florida Republican, according to a new report. … [Read more...] about Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Rep. Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Report
Shooting in Philadelphia wounds 7 people, police say
Seven people were wounded Wednesday evening in a shooting in Philadelphia, police said. … [Read more...] about Shooting in Philadelphia wounds 7 people, police say
Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall
The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25%, even though inflation has fallen to its target of 2%. … [Read more...] about Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall
OpenAI founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to ‘safe superintelligence’
Ilya Sutskever, one of the founders of OpenAI who was involved in a failed effort to push out CEO Sam Altman, said he's starting a safety-focused artificial intelligence company. … [Read more...] about OpenAI founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to ‘safe superintelligence’