Jan 02 AP report: Rise of deepfake cyberbullying poses a growing problem for schools By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Schools are facing a growing problem of students using artificial intelligence to transform innocent images of classmates into sexually explicit deepfakes. Here are key takeaways from AP's story on the rise of AI-generated nude images and how schools are responding. Continue reading
Jan 02 Judge denies release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal magistrate judge on Friday refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading
Jan 02 FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group By Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, Associated Press The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 6:38 Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory By Lisa Desjardins, Azhar Merchant, Ryan Connelly Holmes New Year’s Day has long been synonymous with college football bowl games, but it’s also a key week for the future of those teams. Starting Friday, the window opens for players to transfer, part of what some have called a… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 3:27 Damola Adamolekun joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber In the latest episode of our video podcast, “Settle In,” Geoff Bennett sat down with the Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun. They discuss how the young executive is trying to build on the legacy of Red Lobster while turning the… Continue watching
Jan 01 Miami ousts defending champ Ohio State in college football quarterfinal By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. Continue reading
Jan 01 Trump defends his health and energy while revealing new details on medical screenings he underwent By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed… Continue reading
Jan 01 A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues By Associated Press A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. Here is a look at some… Continue reading
Jan 01 Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year By Associated Press Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities. Continue reading
Jan 01 Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care By Associated Press The complaint argues that denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discrimination and asks the personnel office to rescind the policy. Continue reading