The remaining of the 100 known victims of the deadly wildfires in Lahaina, Maui late last year were identified Friday by Hawaiian officials. Lydia Coloma, 70, who also lost her husband, sister and other family members in the fire, was identified by Maui police due to the context of where remains were found, according to...
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for more “guardrails” on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology after explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Nadella argued that it’s “our responsibility” to manage the emerging technology. “I’d say two things. One is again, I go back to I...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took a swing at former President Trump Friday, claiming he is "more unhinged" than ever, as a rematch between Trump and former President Biden becomes even more likely in November. "He can't be beaten in a primary, but in a general election a general election, I think he’s the most...
Congressional negotiators have struck a spending deal unlocking bipartisan negotiations to determine how to fund various government agencies through most of this year. Sources familiar confirmed to The Hill that the agreement was reached late Friday night, capping off weeks of talks, led by Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and House Appropriations Chair...
A gene therapy trial has successfully provided children who were born deaf the ability to hear. The trial, conducted in Fudan, China, at the Fudan University’s Eye & ENT Hospital and by a team at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, six children who suffer from a gene mutation that affects...