Politics

How Europe is leading the world in the push to regulate artificial intelligence

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

It comes as authorities worldwide are racing to rein in AI, and the legislation could act as a model for other places working on similar regulations.

Kuwait strikes $367 million deal to acquire Turkish-made combat drones

By Nick El Hajj, Associated Press

The successful deployment of the relatively cheap but lethal drones in conflict zones like Libya, Syria, and particularly Ukraine, have sparked a worldwide rush among nations to acquire them.

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's move to leave its benchmark rate at about 5.1 percent, its highest level in 16 years, suggests that it believes the much higher borrowing rates it's engineered have made some progress in taming inflation.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at League of Conservation Voters annual gathering

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the League of Conservation Voters annual Capital Dinner on Wednesday.

Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix

By Victoria Milko, Associated Press

Experts say the plan will aid the country's transition toward renewable energy and provides more clarity for businesses looking to invest in Vietnam's energy market.

Israeli parliament vote deals setback to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

Wednesday's vote exposed divisions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition and raised questions about his control over his political allies.

Texas court allows Attorney General Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial to move to Houston

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The decision Wednesday deals the Republican another setback as he awaits a separate impeachment trial. It remains unclear when Paxton might finally have his day in court on felony charges of defrauding investors in a tech startup.

Belarus leader says he wouldn't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression

By Associated Press

Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons to Moscow's neighbor and ally Belarus, in a move widely seen as a warning to the West.

Fox News says it 'addressed' onscreen caption calling Biden a 'wannabe dictator'

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Fox said in a statement Wednesday that “the chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed.” The website Mediaite reported that the message was onscreen for 27 seconds. It was also not removed when the telecast was rerun late at…

Detroit-area city bans Pride flags on public property after debate on LGBTQ+ discrimination and religion

By Associated Press

A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles. The unanimous vote by the Hamtramck City Council came during a tense meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city's reputation for welcoming newcomers.