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Supreme Court chief justice report urges caution on use of AI ahead of contentious election year

In an annual report released on Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts warned of the potential dangers of using artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of the contentious 2020 election season. The report was highly critical of AI’s current use in politics, particularly citing the dangers of using AI-driven algorithms to identify potential voters. Roberts argued that AI-based […]

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Biden’s foreign policy challenges in 2023: China, Russia and war in the Middle East

1. China- Biden will have to continue to confront Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the region in order to protect American interests, such as protecting Taiwan from Chinese aggression and the military buildup in the South China Sea. More broadly, the Biden administration will have to find a way to manage the U.S.-China […]

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China, Russia suffer setback to global ambitions with major player refusing to join trading bloc

The refusal of the United States to join a proposed China and Russia-led regional trading bloc could cause a major setback to the two countries’ ambitions for greater global influence. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would create a 15-nation bloc that was set to be the world’s largest trade zone. It was meant to […]

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Michael Cohen admits to inadvertently citing fake cases generated by AI in legal motion

If Cohen is found to have intentionally cited fake cases generated by AI in a legal motion, he would be in violation of professional ethical rules. Depending on the jurisdiction, it could amount to professional misconduct and subject him to disciplinary action.

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Jewish seminary in Israel: Gaza border reopens following deadly Hamas terror attack

Merkaz HaRav Kook, often referred to simply as Merkaz HaRav, is a Hesder Yeshiva and religious Zionist seminary in Jerusalem. It is one of the most influential and iconic institutions within the Religious Zionist community in Israel. After a deadly Hamas terror attack along the Gaza border, the Israeli military eased the restriction on access […]

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Jack Smith asks judge to block Trump from making ‘partisan political attacks’ during trial

Jack Smith, a former partner in a prestigious Washington law firm, asked the judge in a high-profile case brought by the House of Representatives against President Donald Trump to prevent him from making “partisan political attacks” during the trial. In a filing in Washington federal district court, Smith asked Judge Emmet Sullivan to issue a […]

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The least Merry Christmas? Kevin McCarthy’s rough 2023

Kevin McCarthy’s 2023 holiday season was definitely not the most merry, as the year was filled with political upheaval and unrest. His party lost many congressional seats and its beloved leader, and the promised tax cuts weren’t implemented during his term. Without much good news to share and few accomplishments to celebrate, McCarthy’s Christmas was […]

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Russian anti-war candidate blocked from facing Putin in presidential election

In March 2018, Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny was barred from running against Vladimir Putin in the country’s presidential election due to a criminal conviction seen by many as politically motivated. The decision by Russia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) sparked outrage among Navalny’s supporters, who accused Russia’s government of breaking its own laws in order […]

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Supreme Court declines to issue expedited ruling on Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue an expedited ruling in a case involving President Donald Trump’s attempt to block a congressional subpoena issued to his longtime accounting firm. The court gave no explanation for its decision, which came after two House committees and the Department of Justice requested that it decide the case […]

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That’s the American spirit: US trade negotiators block an EU tariff on bourbon, for now

https://t.co/80tkRiyK1o — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 12, 2017 The spirit of America was on full display in a recent push by U.S. trade negotiators to block an European Union (EU) tariff on bourbon. The tariff would have imposed a 25 percent duty on whiskey, an extension of existing punitive actions the EU took against […]