Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification’ technology: the hour's strongest signal

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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification’ technology

First-in-nation law sets up test on states’ power to regulate use of AI as it tries to outlaw fake nude images of real people Elon Musk’s company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law banning “nudification” technology on websites and apps, potentially…

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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 52

Bullets that killed two at Seattle food festival do not match teen shooter’s gun, police say

Police link shooting to gang violence but have not said who might have fired bullets that killed bystanders on Sunday Bullets that fatally struck two bystanders during a shootout at a Seattle food festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old…

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Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court - Al Jazeera

3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court Al Jazeera Trump asks supreme court to throw out $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict The Guardian Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E.

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Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert

Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and flavor perks of salads and fresh veggies.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Leatherman's Experimental Ratcheting Bit Driver

Leatherman's Garage line is where the company test-markets experimental tools, producing them in small batches. Their latest is the Garage Batch #009 , a ratcheting bit driver that doesn't resemble anything else in their line-up.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Light is Bringing Back the Flip Phone

In a sign that consumer technology has gone too far, for the first time in modern history we're seeing a younger generation pushing back. In the early 20th century, all teenagers dreamt of owning a radio; in the latter half, a (landline) telephone, a TV, a Walkman, a cell phone.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Flatbike's Accessories Let You Fold Your Bike Flat for Storage

By necessity, the handlebars of a bicycle are perpendicular to the wheels. So too are the pedals. That makes getting a bike in and out of a vehicle, or trying to store one in a confined space, a hassle.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

DreamDomes' Elegant, Weather-Resistant Dome-Shaped Event Tents

This elegant Crossover L event tent is by DreamDomes , a UK-based event-structure company. Unlike a pole tent, it requires no central support, and provides uninterrupted floor space. Additionally, the dome shape does a better job handling wind.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Michael Hilgers' Multifunctional Side Table

This simple design for a multifunctional table is by Berlin-based designer Michael Hilgers. It's two pieces of powder-coated steel and serves as a side table; or, flipped over, it becomes a magazine rack.

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 40

Todd Blanche AG nomination vote by Senate Judiciary postponed amid Trump-IRS settlement concerns

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 39

U.S. resumes strikes against Iran, retaliating against surprise missile attack

S. forces began launching strikes against Iran Wednesday stateside, plunging the two sides back into open conflict after a days-long pause.

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Business & FinanceGlobalSignal 39

Korean Stocks Decline After Samsung Results, New ETF Curbs

South Korean stocks dropped for a third day as Samsung Electronics Co. better-than-expected earnings failed to calm market jitters and the government announced additional measures to curb demand for leveraged exchange-traded funds.