In a speech delivered by King Charles III on behalf of the administration, the U.K.'s new Labour government outlined legislative proposals including the nationalization of rail operators and reform of planning rules to accelerate housebuilding. A pledge of economic growth was yet again front and center in the speech, described...

UK's Labour vows planning reform and clean energy transition as King's Speech reveals key policies

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's new Labour government has said it will explore how to effectively regulate artificial intelligence models, but stopped short of proposing any specific laws.

Britain's new government aims to regulate most powerful AI models

According to the Financial Times, the European Union’s pioneering legislation, the Artificial Intelligence Act, aims to protect humans from the potential dangers of AI. However, critics argue that it is undercooked and could stifle innovation in the rapidly evolving tech sector. Andreas Cleve, CEO of Danish healthcare start-up Corti,...

EU’s AI Legislation: Protection or Innovation Stifler?

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	The British government unveiled its legislative agenda for the coming year in the traditional King’s Speech on Wednesday, with changes due in the technology and soccer sectors. This AI Company Wants to Revolutionize How Dialogue Is Re-Dubbed Into Different Languages




	The King’s Speech, also known as the Speech from the Throne, is a centuries-old tradition that marks the formal opening of a new session of U.K. parliament. While the monarch delivers the speech, its contents are written by the government, outlining their plans and priorities for the coming year. This year’s address, delivered by King Charles III, continues this longstanding custom,...

King’s Speech: Charles III Reveals Plans for AI and Soccer Regulations as New U.K. Parliament Session Begins

TechRadar

The King has unveiled the newly-elected Labour government’s first drafted bills and legislation to the UK Parliament, including several pieces relating to technology.Among them, the King stated his government will “seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place Requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models.”The government also seeks to introduce a Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill to strengthen the cyber resilience of public bodies such as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and NHS.
A step towards regulation or stifling innovation?
Expert reaction to the announcement of both bills have been mixed, but one point has seen consistent support....

New UK Government unveils bills for AI, Cybersecurity and Resilience to boost tech outlook

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Convenience has made digital wallets the fastest-growing payment method in the U.S. and influences users to spend more than nonusers, yet only 57% of small businesses offer digital wallet payments to their customers. This edition of the “Money Mobility Tracker®,” a collaboration with Ingo Payments, examines how payment providers can help merchants overcome preconceptions about security, complexity and technology to stay on top of the trend.

Money Mobility Tracker®: Top of Wallet: Digital Wallets' Ascent for Payments - and More

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Four engineering firms have collectively agreed to pay $26.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing them and Pratt & Whitney, a unit of RTX, of artificial wage suppression for tens of thousands of aerospace workers. The settlement terms were disclosed by plaintiffs’ lawyers at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and DiCello Levitt in a filing made in federal court in Connecticut on Friday.

Four Engineering Firms Agree to $26.5 Million Settlement in Wage Suppression Class Action

The first human has received a Neuralink brain chip implant, according to co-founder Elon Musk. The neurotechnology company has started its first human trial since receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2023. The trial’s focus is on an implant that could potentially allow people with severe...

The first Neuralink brain implant signals a new phase for human-computer interaction

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Australians will soon have to pay more to send letters after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved a significant hike in stamp prices. Starting April 3, the cost of an ordinary small letter stamp will rise from $1.20 to $1.50, reflecting a 25 percent increase. This decision follows months of consultation and a proposal from Australia Post in August 2023, citing declining letter volumes as the primary reason for the change.

Australians Face Increased Stamp Prices Following ACCC Approval

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Braving loneliness, tough auditions and an unfamiliarly hot and humid climate, aspiring actor Guo Ting is determined to make it in China's answer to Hollywood. The casting agent's office was next door to a community space run by an actors' union, where dozens of people sat waiting for auditions and job interviews.

Young Chinese seek alternative jobs in shifting economy

In a significant development for antitrust regulation, ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has lost its legal challenge against being designated as a gatekeeper under the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA). The ruling, delivered by the Luxembourg-based General Court on Wednesday, is a boost for EU regulators aiming to rein in the power of Big Tech.

ByteDance Loses Court Challenge Against EU Gatekeeper Designation

Brookings, SD

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There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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UK Government Prioritizes Cautious Approach to AI Regulation in New Legislative Agenda

The UK’s newly-elected Labour government has announced plans to explore effective regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) models, but has not yet proposed any specific laws. In...

UK Government Prioritizes Cautious Approach to AI Regulation in New Legislative Agenda

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