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NYC’s top investigative agency kicks off probe into what local officials knew about toxic dust after 9/11

The New York City Department of Investigation has hired outside lawyers to examine what mayoral administrations from Giuliani through Adams knew about toxic dust at Ground Zero and whether they acted on it. The probe follows a City Council resolution and the Mamdani administration’s release of records about 9/11 air-quality risks. A plaintiffs’ lawyer questions whether the inquiry will trigger legal liability but welcomes the disclosure.

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New study finds startling flaw if AI starts choosing who gets organ donations: ‘Diverge from human values’

A Penn State study found that leading AI chatbots weigh patient traits differently from humans when deciding who should receive a scarce kidney, often fixating on one factor and projecting confidence instead of acknowledging moral ambiguity. Researchers and a collaborator say the findings show a need for continued research and governance before AI is used in ethically sensitive medical decisions.

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Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police

Police in Santa Monica are investigating the death of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, as a suspected overdose after he was found deceased at a rehabilitation facility. The Los Angeles County medical examiner deferred the cause of death pending further investigation, and authorities reported no indication of foul play.

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Presley Gerber's 'inevitable' death: Family insiders reveal life-long secret struggle that sparked 'self-destruct' spiral... and mother Cindy Crawford's desperate bid to save him before shock death at 27

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at a Los Angeles rehab facility in an apparent overdose. Family insiders describe a long struggle with mental health and pressure from fame, while his mother and family had tried to help him.

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Mike Krukow reveals troubling ‘swallowing’ issue amid Duane Kuiper’s throat cancer diagnosis

San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discussed his worsening health, including swallowing difficulty, after longtime booth partner Duane Kuiper was diagnosed with throat cancer. The article clarifies that Krukow's swallowing issue is related to his body myositis, not cancer, while noting the emotional impact on fans.

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Key senators reject White House proposal on NIH grants

Two key senators, Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Patty Murray, reject a Trump administration proposal that would give the White House control over NIH grant funding. Murray warns a political appointee could block cancer research for no scientific reason, while Collins calls politicizing grantmaking contrary to congressional intent.

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