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Who is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s new interim head?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a renowned tech guru, was ousted as the head of the vaunted startup on Friday. The company, famous for its ChatGPT artificial intelligence software, announced that its Chief Technical Officer Mira Murati will take over on an interim basis.  The company said Altman “was not consistently candid in his communications with...

Despite pledges, companies lobby against climate action

Presented by BP — Nearly 60% of companies had concrete climate targets {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Companies with net-zero goals lobby against climate policy: analysis Many major U.S. corporations are lobbying against policies that would mitigate climate change despite having promised to cut their own emissions, according to...

Dems face rising calls for cease-fire

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report   © AP Dems face rising pressure over Israel-Gaza war About a month after militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, Democrats in Washington are under intense pressure from their base to urge Israel to pull...

Mexico’s president praises Biden for not building border walls

Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday praised President Biden during a meeting in San Francisco for not building border walls.

Missouri’s voter ID law is back in court. Here’s a look at what it does

The MO Legislature passed a law last year that requires voters to show photo identification before voting, but it has been challenged in the courts by the LWV and the NAACP.

Stacey Abrams’ brother-in-law arrested on human trafficking, battery charges

Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law has been arrested on multiple charges, including human trafficking, after allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a minor and assaulting her.

North Carolina mayoral race decided by coin toss

Robert Burns was declared the winner of the tied Monroe, North Carolina, mayoral race on Friday after a coin toss between himself and Bob Yanacsek. Each man received 970 votes.

Democrat seeks recount in razor-thin Virginia House race

Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams is seeking a recount in a Virginia House election, where she and incumbent Del. Kim Taylor are separated by just 78 votes.

Trump to remain on Colorado ballot after judge rejects 14th Amendment challenge to eligibility

A Colorado judge ruled former President Donald Trump will remain on the state's 2024 primary ballot, dismissing a lawsuit citing the 14th Amendment seeking to prevent him from doing so.

New Jersey to continue offshore wind push despite top contractor’s withdrawal

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities voted Friday to further explore offshore wind infrastructure, despite the withdrawal of top wind developer Orsted from the state's initiatives.

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