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U.S. and Chinese leaders are expected to meet amid shared concerns about AI safety even as the two countries compete for AI dominance. The article outlines possible areas for cooperation on AI emergency notifications and obstacles including export controls and distillation accusations.
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President Trump announced an "AI Force" and plans to unveil an "AI Czar," vowing not to slow AI development despite warnings. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed apocalyptic AI concerns, and commentators discussed the plans and public sentiment on AI.
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The White House is urging the public to use its app for livestreams after major TV networks said they would not provide pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS Now, and Politico, whose credentials were revoked. The networks and banned outlets have announced lawsuits, while the administration promotes direct updates via its app.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning for Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterms, including a Michigan trip with Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, as she weighs a possible 2028 presidential run. The article describes both support for Harris and skepticism from some Democrats about another campaign.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he lost 80 pounds over two years using GLP-1 medication and denied it was connected to a possible 2028 presidential run. The article notes renewed speculation about his political future and compares his weight loss to past candidates.
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The FAA launched an $875 million AI system called SMART to help manage U.S. airspace, starting at three Washington, D.C.-area airports. Officials say it will ease controller workloads and reduce delays, while skeptics and the controllers' union question whether it addresses deeper staffing and system problems.
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Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson said Iowans should not bear the cost of the Iran war through high gas and grocery prices, proposing steps such as suspending the gas tax and pausing diesel exports. The article notes diesel prices have surged since Trump ordered strikes on Iran and includes Democratic opponent Josh Turek's criticism that Hinson voted against war powers resolutions.
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the Fed may have to raise interest rates enough to cause higher unemployment in order to bring stubborn inflation back to its 2% target, calling the process painful. His comments contrast with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's recent statement that the Fed need not harm the labor market. The article also cites supply shocks from oil prices and tariffs and notes that rate hikes in 2022-2023 did not cause a significant rise in unemployment.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug, describing a lifelong struggle with weight. The article also recounts past personal attacks between Pritzker and President Trump over their appearances.
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A North Carolina woman lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam after draining her retirement account, then was hit with a $225,000 tax bill and penalties on the withdrawn funds. She had to file for bankruptcy, and a House-passed bill would provide tax relief for fraud victims but is awaiting Senate action.
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OpenAI released proposed international AI safety standards as the U.S. and China discuss a dialogue on AI incident reporting and risk. CEO Sam Altman is set to address the UN Security Council, while officials and industry leaders prepare for Trump-Xi meetings. The proposal recommends shared measurements and using global AI safety institutes to classify, track, and respond to alignment issues.
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Vice President JD Vance is set to campaign for North Carolina Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley in Greensboro. The brief notes Trump's recent visit, GOP advertising attacks on Democrat Roy Cooper's crime record, and polling showing Cooper ahead.