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Tech lobbyists claim the bill could stifle innovation, while advocates say it is important to keep a close watch on AI firms.
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Africa’s forests were once among the world’s largest carbon sinks, absorbing roughly 20% of all the carbon dioxide captured by plants. For centuries, the continent’s rainforests and woodlands helped regulate the planet’s climate, acting as a vital buffer against global warming.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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49% of those polled said they would vote for Hochul in next year's election for governor, compared to 30% for Stefanik.
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UPS hires thousands of temporary workers during peak holiday rush seasons. But now, the New York Attorney General's Office alleges the world's largest shipping company doesn't properly pay them. -
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Governor Kathy Hochul is celebrating a milestone – more than 150 free school meals served to public school students since the start of the academic year under the state’s Universal School Meals law.
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President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.
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People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned. -
A survey finds that 56% of psychologists are trying out artificial intelligence tools at work, mainly for administrative tasks. A majority also are concerned about harms of AI on patients and society. -
Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.
