A report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) found on Tuesday that there were systematic failings by states to appropriately investigate cases of “life-threatening human rights violations” occurring at the EU’s land and sea borders. They have proposed specific measures to enhance the effectiveness of investigations to prevent further loss of life and mistreatment.

EU report shows states failing to adequately address rights violations at borders

BRUSSELS (AFP) — The European Union's landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows will drive innovation while protecting citizens' rights. The EU earlier this year adopted the world's first sweeping rules to govern AI, especially powerful systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT after difficult and...

In world first, EU’s sweeping AI law enters into force

The European Union’s law on AI officially came into force on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of AI technologies. This legislation, which Brussels asserts will foster innovation while safeguarding citizens’ rights, represents the world’s first comprehensive rules governing AI, particularly powerful systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

The EU’s AI Law Has Just Come Into Effect

TheDailyBeast

The European Union’s new AI Act went into effect on Thursday and experts say it may reign in U.S. tech giants, according to CNBC. Originally proposed in 2020, the new law will assign risk assessments to various artificial intelligence models and require companies to keep documentation of their AI models’ datasets, activity logs and bias. The law would also ban models deemed “unacceptable” by regulators. Such models include predictive policing systems, social scoring, emotional recognition models in places of work or schools, according to CNBC. “The AI Act has implications that go far beyond the EU. It applies to any organization with any operation or impact in the EU, which means the AI Act will likely apply to you no matter where you’re located,” Charlie Thompson, a vice president at the software firm Appian, told CNBC. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has already restricted some AI products in the EU, though that decision was made before the AI Act went into effect. The law would hit companies with fines of $41 million or 7% of their annual revenues, which ever is higher, if they fail to comply.Read it at CNBCRead more at The Daily Beast.

U.S. Tech Giants Groan After EU Passes First AI Regulation

The Independent

 The government has been urged to pursue a youth mobility scheme with the European Union (EU) alongside the “new approach” to legal migration launched by Yvette Cooper.The home secretary on Tuesday launched a plan to boost the UK workforce’s skills before recruiting abroad in a bid to bring overall numbers down.In a swipe at the previous Conservative government, Ms Cooper said rising levels of legal migration in recent years reflected a "failure over many years to tackle skills shortages and other problems in the UK labour market".And she said: "This is why we are setting out a different approach...

Labour facing fresh calls to back EU youth mobility scheme as party launches ‘new approach’ on migration

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered federal agencies to coordinate and intensify efforts to disrupt the supply chain of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. He wrote in a national security memorandum addressed to federal agencies ranging from the FBI to the Postal Service:. Tackling the deadly scourge of fentanyl...

Biden orders federal crackdown on fentanyl supply chain

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

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?

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

The Guardian

At its recent summit, Lula gave the G20 a chance to show its commitment to real change – and Britain can take the lead, says Kevin Watkins

Brazil led the way, now the UK should get behind the assault on hunger and poverty | Kevin Watkins 

North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment


				













	LONDON — Livia Firth‘s consultancy company Eco-Age is closing after 17 years in business.Dior Marks Harrods Anniversary With 175 Limited-edition Bags in Lime, Orange and Graffiti Print




	In a somber statement on Instagram, the Italian activist wrote “tragically the business was targeted by criminals, and although we tried — we really tried — we have been unable to recover financially from the impact. Due to an ongoing police investigation, we are unable to comment further on the specifics of the case. But we look forward to justice in due course and thank the police for their work.”




	Firth thanked her Eco-Age team...

Livia Firth‘s Eco-Age Closes After Being ‘Targeted by Criminals’

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Mays Landing, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - An Atlantic County man has admitted to possessing four destructive devices, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Robert J. Moser, 32, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Edward S. Kiel to charges of possessing destructive devices.

Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Destructive Devices - Faces 10 Years in Prison

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EU artificial intelligence act officially enters into force

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act officially enters into force on Thursday. This AI Act is the first legislation on artificial intelligence in the world....

EU artificial intelligence act officially enters into force

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