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Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Invisible Technologies is emerging as a pioneer in AI-driven automation. At the helm of this innovative company is CEO Ben Plummer, who is guiding some of the world’s most forward-thinking enterprises in their journey to solve complex operational challenges. With a unique blend of artificial intelligence, automation, and a global workforce of experts, Invisible Technologies is redefining how businesses approach problem-solving in the digital age.

Invisible Technologies CEO Ben Plummer on AI’s Transformative Impact on Business and Workforce

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Venu Sports isn't coming, for now, at least. Venu Sports was supposed to launch ahead of the NFL season, but a judge has blocked this from happening. The preliminary injunction is in response to Fubo’s lawsuit stating the new service would have a monopoly over sports streaming due to a roughly 54% control of all US sports between the three partners involved: Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Fubu says Venu Sports app will be bad for everyone, US Judge blocks the new service in response

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

TechRadar

Following criticism over the accuracy of its AI tools, Microsoft is now cautioning users against putting too much trust in its services.The company has unveiled an updated Service Agreement indicating its AI is best seen as guidance rather than a replacement for professional advice.The updated agreement, which is set to come into play at the end of next month, also contain warnings over its Health Bots, among concern users are placing too much trust in the advice being delivered.
Microsoft says AI is no replacement for professionals
Microsoft’s revised terms specifically address the limitations of its Assistive AI: “AI services are not...

"Not a human replacement" — Microsoft alters terms of service to remind users its AI services should not be taken too seriously

Advait Palepu is now covering the wealth beat in India for Bloomberg News, which he joined in March 2023. He previously was a writer for The Morning Context in Mumbai. He also worked as a correspondent for MediaNama covering digital banking and fintech. Palepu also worked at Bloomberg Quint in...

Palepu now covering wealth in India for Bloomberg

In a recent interview at Stanford University, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared his candid views on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking widespread debate both for his ambitious predictions and his critical assessment of Google’s current corporate culture. The interview, which was quickly removed from public access due to its controversial content, has nonetheless ignited conversations across the tech world about the direction of AI and the challenges facing tech giants like Google.YouTuber Matthew Berman breaks Schmidt’s talk down in a recent report.

Eric Schmidt’s AI Vision: A Deep Dive into Controversy and Innovation

Georgia State

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

The Conversation Africa

The dominance of western methodology in research conducted in Africa continues to preoccupy academics. The result, they argue, has been the silencing of Indigenous knowledge. Indigenous ways of knowing are not making the contribution they could to the knowledge ecosystem. Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba and Zainab Monisola Olaitan have researched the impact of this skewed approach on various topics. They answer questions aimed at unpacking the problem and explaining what’s at stake.

African communities have a lot of knowledge to share: researchers offer alternatives to Eurocentric ways of doing things

Morristown, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

Indy100

An AI Chatbot is running to become Mayor of a Wyoming city with a human serving only as its “humble meat avatar”.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most rapidly growing areas of technology to emerge in recent years and it’s already having an effect on the world we live in.
The technology may soon be making the governing decisions of the city of Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming, as it is running in the mayoral race.
It comes as 42-year-old librarian Victor Miller is running for the job, but has said he will let a ChatGPT-powered chatbot called VIC (an acronym...

An AI Chatbot running to become a mayor in Wyoming with a human serving as its 'humble meat avatar'

A high school in London, UK will let students around the age of 15 use AI tools before taking standardized exams next year, despite experts warning that they make for a poor replacement for human teachers. As Business Insider reports, David Game College's pilot project is meant to help students...

High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI

Pennsauken Township, NJ

Sicklerville, NJ

Charges include altering and cashing stolen checks, with potential penalties up to 30 years in prison. Four men from South Jersey have been officially charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The defendants—Tracy Felder-Carter, 23, of Blackwood; Dante Ford, 28, of Pennsauken and Sewell; Quamell Keyes-Griffin, 21; and Donovan Bunch, 22, both of Sicklerville—appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal.

Jersey Men Charged in Stolen Mail Check Fraud

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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NEW YORK (AP) — Google said Wednesday that an Iranian group linked to the country’s Revolutionary Guard has tried to infiltrate the personal email accounts of roughly a dozen people linked to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump since May. The tech company’s threat intelligence arm...

Google confirms an Iranian group is trying to access emails linked to both US presidential campaigns

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

a16z partner Jennifer Li leverages her computer science skills and startup experience to invest in AI infrastructure startups

A16z's Jennifer Li went from business school to computer science to the startup world. Here's how she parlayed that experience into AI investing.

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Cuba’s new digital government platform almost up and running

Close to launch, although without a specific date, the new Cubagob digital government platform will integrate “existing and new” IT solutions, in addition to facilitating the...

Cuba’s new digital government platform almost up and running

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