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Tue, May 19

13 briefs

T techcrunch.com

Published 3 days ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com

Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic

Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to work on pre-training. Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI who later went to work for Tesla Inc., has joined Anthropic PBC to do research and development focused on helping train new artificial intelligence models.

T theguardian.com

Published 3 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

US government plans to increase number of white South Africans it admits as refugees

State department says Afrikaners in ‘emergency refugee situation’, a claim previously rebutted by South AfricaThe US government has said it will increase the number of white South Africans it admits as refugees this year from about 7,500 to 17,500, claiming that “unforeseen developments in South Africa created an emergency refugee situation.”Since starting his second term in office last year, Donald Trump has repeatedly made false claims that white Afrikaners are racially targeted and face a “wh... The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners

T theguardian.com

Published 3 days ago • The Guardian - World • via theguardian.com

Federal Judge Prohibits ICE Arrests at Manhattan Courthouses

A federal judge in New York has issued a ruling that prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making arrests at three federal courthouses in Manhattan, a decision stemming from ongoing protests against the agency's tactics.

Published 3 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Heroic Actions in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, is being recognized for his heroic actions during a recent shooting that resulted in three fatalities.

T theguardian.com

Published 3 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Voters Head to Polls in Six States Amid Trump’s Influence

Voters in six states are participating in primaries that are seen as a significant test of Donald Trump's influence within the Republican Party.

Published 3 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

California Mosque Attack and Related Developments

Plus, a North Korean soccer team hits the road. Police said three men affiliated with the Islamic Center, including a security guard credited by authorities with preventing greater bloodshed.

Published 3 days ago • France24 English - Americas • via france24.com

Neymar Returns to Brazil's World Cup Squad

Brazilian football star Neymar has made a dramatic return to the national team for the upcoming World Cup, marking his first appearance in nearly three years.

B bloomberg.com

Published 3 days ago • Bloomberg Politics • via bloomberg.com

Trump-Massie Showdown in Kentucky Primary

The GOP primary race in Kentucky is a significant test of former President Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party, particularly as Representative Thomas Massie faces challenges from candidates aligned with Trump.

F fr.africanews.com

Published 3 days ago • Africanews (FR) - News • via fr.africanews.com

Contrôles aux frontières renforcés face à l'épidémie d'Ebola

L'Ouganda et les États-Unis mettent en place des mesures de contrôle aux frontières en réponse à l'épidémie d'Ebola, notamment la souche Bundibugyo.

G gulf-times.com

Published 3 days ago • Gulf Times - International • via gulf-times.com

WHO Raises Alarm Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo

The World Health Organization has expressed serious concerns regarding the rapid escalation of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the death toll has reached an estimated 131 individuals.

A aljazeera.com

Published 3 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

San Diego Mosque Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in three fatalities and is being treated as a possible hate crime by authorities.

Published 3 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

San Diego Mosque Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego has resulted in the deaths of three men, with the incident being classified as a hate crime by authorities.

Published 4 days ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Création d'un fonds d'indemnisation pour les partisans de Trump

L'administration de Donald Trump a mis en place un fonds d'indemnisation pour ses partisans poursuivis en justice sous l'administration Biden.

Mon, May 18

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Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Mark Fuhrman, Ex-Detective in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, a former Los Angeles police detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 74.

Published 4 days ago • France24 - Amériques • via france24.com

Tirs mortels dans une mosquée de San Diego

Trois personnes ont été tuées lors d'une attaque dans une mosquée à San Diego, en Californie, où les deux tireurs présumés ont également été retrouvés morts.

Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Shooting at San Diego Mosque Leaves Three Dead

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with two teenage suspects later found dead in a nearby vehicle.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Technology • via nytimes.com

Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Elon Musk has lost a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, with a jury ruling that he filed his claims too late.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Trump Delays Military Action Against Iran

President Trump has decided to postpone military strikes against Iran, responding to requests from Gulf leaders for restraint.

T theguardian.com

Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Shooting Reported at Islamic Center of San Diego

Authorities are responding to a shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where multiple people are believed to have been shot.

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

American Evacuated for Ebola Treatment After Exposure in Congo

An American has tested positive for Ebola after exposure while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting an evacuation for treatment to Germany.

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

Trump Halts Military Action Against Iran at Gulf States' Request

US President Donald Trump has announced he is postponing a planned military attack on Iran following requests from Gulf states, citing ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.

Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Trump Settles IRS Lawsuit for Victim's Fund

Donald Trump has dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, resulting in the establishment of a $1.7 billion fund for individuals he claims were politically persecuted under President Joe Biden's administration.

Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of Venezuelan Immigrant

An ICE agent has been charged in connection with the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis, marking a significant legal development in immigration enforcement cases.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Announced

The Trump administration has announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating individuals it claims were wronged by the federal government, potentially benefiting many of Trump's allies.

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