The threat of wildfires is rising. So is new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them
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Wildfires fueled by climate change have ravaged communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer, killing many people, exhausting firefighters and fueling demand for new solutions. Enter …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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9/24/23
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Leading Egyptian opposition politician targeted with spyware, researchers find
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Security researchers say a leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with Predator spyware after announcing a president bid. They say it's highly likely Egyptian authorities were behind the …
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By FRANK BAJAK
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9/23/23
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MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Naomi Campbell stuns at Dolce&Gabbana in collection highlighting lingerie
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MILANO (AP) — The Milan fashion world has become a designer carousel. Powerhouse Gucci and Swiss luxury brand Bally both introduced designers this season, while Tod's bade their creative director …
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By COLLEEN BARRY
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9/23/23
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Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
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Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government’s top-secret Manhattan Project. Almost overnight, the ranching enclave on a remote plateau in northern New Mexico was transformed into a …
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
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9/23/23
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California bill to have humans drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
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California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks. Union leaders and truck drivers had said the measure would save jobs. …
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9/23/23
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Speaker McCarthy gives in to hard-line conservatives in hopes of solving government funding impasse
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy has turned to a strategy that so far has preserved his tenuous hold on House leadership, but also marked his tenure by chaos. It's a strategy of giving hard-right lawmakers …
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By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI
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9/23/23
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Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks
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Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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9/23/23
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At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined
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At the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, African leaders are relaying a unanimous message, that their continent of more than 1.3 billion people is done being a “victim” of a post-world …
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By CHINEDU ASADU
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9/23/23
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Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents
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A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems. From Tennessee to Maine, lawmakers have …
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By MICHAEL CASEY
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9/23/23
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Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire
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For Lachlan Murdoch, this has been a long time coming — assuming, that is, his moment has actually arrived. On Thursday, his father Rupert Murdoch announced that in November he’s stepping down as …
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By DAVID HAMILTON
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9/23/23
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Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI
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Britain is pitching itself to the world as a ready leader in shaping an international response to the rise of artificial intelligence. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the U.N. General …
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By JENNIFER PELTZ
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9/22/23
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RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns
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U.S. health officials are recommending RSV vaccinations for moms-to-be as a second option to protect newborns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the shots should only be given to …
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By MIKE STOBBE
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9/22/23
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Things to know about California's new proposed rules for insurance companies
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California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state. Ricardo Lara's announcement on Thursday comes after state lawmakers failed to agree …
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By ADAM BEAM
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9/22/23
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Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes
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Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials …
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By ANDREW SELSKY and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER
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9/22/23
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Sabato De Sarno makes much anticipated debut at Gucci under the gaze of stars like Julia Roberts
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Sabato De Sarno wants people to fall in love with Gucci again, titling his debut collection “Gucci Ancora,” Italian for “Gucci Again.” The title is a touching admission of the challenges …
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By COLLEEN BARRY
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9/22/23
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The UAW strike is growing. What you need to know as more auto workers join the union's walkouts
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The United Auto Workers’ strike is getting bigger. One week into the union’s historic work stoppages against major car makers, the UAW on Friday walked out of dozens of more factories across 20 …
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9/22/23
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High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami
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A privately owned high-speed passenger train service has been launched between Florida’s two biggest tourist hubs. The Brightline train is a $5 billion bet by owner Fortress Investment Group that …
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9/22/23
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Hero or villain? Rupert Murdoch’s exit stirs strong feelings in Britain, where he upended the media
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Rupert Murdoch stirs mixed feelings in Britain, where he transformed the media over half a century. U.K. journalists and politicians are both hailing and reviling the 92-year-old mogul after he …
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By JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLAS
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9/22/23
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Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species
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A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week’s scheduled sale of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres. The Thursday night ruling rejected a scaled-back …
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By KEVIN McGILL
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9/22/23
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On the sidelines of the U.N.: Hope, cocktails and efforts to be heard
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Across New York City, civil society groups and large philanthropies meet on the sidelines of the United Nations while world leaders gather at the annual General Assembly. Nonprofit organizations send …
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By THALIA BEATY
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9/22/23
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