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Really supportindependent journalismLearn moreCloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds governments accountable and reveals the truth.Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver agenda-free journalism.A hacker gained access to artificial intelligence developer OpenAI’s internal messaging systems and “stole details” of its technology, it has emerged.The data breach occurred earlier this year, but the company chose not to make it public or notify authorities because it did not consider the incident a threat to national security.Sources close to the matter said The New York Timesthat the hacker retrieved details about AI technologies from discussions in…
Success stories focus on seasoned travel advisors and how they found success. Here’s a look at Denise Valente, a Dreams Vacation franchise owner in Fort Pierce, Florida.How did you get started as a travel consultant? I got into the travel industry after an injury I sustained at my previous job. I worked for the airlines as a “ramp rat,” also known as a ground crew member. I loved the job and stayed there for almost 10 years until I tore my ACL and was out for a considerable period of time. After multiple surgeries and physical therapy, my doctor would…
Forward Macklin Celebrini (47) carries the puck during the San Jose Sharks prospects practice game at CU Tech Arena on July 4, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images) SAN JOSE — It’s unclear whether Macklin Celebrini will turn professional, join the NHL and play with the San Jose Sharks this season. But Celebrini’s impact on the Sharks franchise is already undeniable, as evidenced by the nearly 3,000 people who paid to see him and San Jose’s other top prospects — on a national holiday — participate in a noon scrimmage at CU Tech Arena.…
An “extremely dangerous” heat wave is expected to break daily temperature records across Western and Southern states through the holiday weekend, the National Weather Service warned Thursday.The extreme heat comes as 28,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire raging in Northern California. The Thompson Fire in Oroville, about 65 miles north of Sacramento, has grown to 3,500 acres and was only 7 percent contained Wednesday night.The temperature in Death Valley, California, was 50 degrees Celsius. In the most populated areas of the Golden State, the temperature was 37 degrees Celsius in Sacramento and 42…
Don’t get caught out like Boris Johnson did in May’s local elections. For the first time in a UK general election people will need to produce photo ID at polling stations on Thursday to be able to vote in person. Here is what you need to know.What photo ID do you need to vote?There are 20 acceptable forms of valid ID for you to be able to cast your vote, of which the principal ones are a passport or driving licence.Passports can be issued by the UK or any EU country, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. Passports from any of the…
These projects could cost between $1.4 billion and $1.9 billion. DELAWARE, Ohio — On one of the busiest days of the year, many drivers take to U.S. Route 23 to reach their vacation destinations, a road known for its traffic jams and stoplights. Plans are in place to make travel on this route easier for the upcoming holidays. ODOT is proposing to remove 32 of 39 traffic lights from Worthington to Waldo, widen lanes and add overpasses and interchanges. AAA expects this Fourth of July to break travel records with more than 70 million people planning vacations and 60 million…
The city of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake until further notice after the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a harmful algae bloom. Recreational activities on the lake such as tubing and water skiing will be prohibited starting July 3. Windsor Lake CBS According to the City of Windsor, “Motorized annual permit holders are still permitted on the lake during the closure; non-motorized boaters may use their permits at their own risk, although it is strongly recommended that they remain off the water. The City of Windsor’s Fourth of July festivities at Boardwalk Park will continue as scheduled,…
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at the White House to deliver remarks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s request for immunity from federal prosecution for subverting the 2020 election, in Washington, U.S., July 1, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersPresident Joe Biden is facing an uprising from some of his own party’s wealthy donors, including a Republican heiress. Disney family fortune, which says it will no longer fund the Democratic Party until Biden steps down after his disastrous debate performance.Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, co-founder of The Walt…
King Charles III takes part in the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 2. Andrew Milligan/WPA Pool/Getty Images You may have noticed King Charles III hasn’t been out and about quite as much over the last six weeks and it’s not for the reason you think. In fact, soon after Rishi Sunak called for a general election, Buckingham Palace announced the family would postpone engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign.” While the palace doesn’t usually spell this out, it is pretty…
A social media-focused cryptocurrency project is reversing its decision to leave the blockchain of Coinbase, the leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange. In a new announcement On social media platform X, Friend.tech (FRIEND) states that based on community feedback, it no longer plans to leave Base to create its own blockchain. “We’ve heard your feedback: you don’t want FRIEND to move to another chain. We agree. FRIEND was always meant to be a 100% community-controlled token powering the Clubs contract. Migrating supply and liquidity would not fit this spirit. You will still be able to create clubs, chat, buy keys and use…