British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the gathering’s achievements, including a ‘Bletchley Declaration’ committing nations to tackle the biggest threats from artificial intelligence.
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FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers
After the monthlong trial, jurors rejected Bankman-Fried’s claim during 4 days on the witness stand in federal court he never committed fraud or meant to cheat customers before FTX.
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Putin signs a bill revoking Russia’s ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty
There are widespread concerns that Russia may resume nuclear tests to try to discourage the West from continuing to offer military support to Ukraine.
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Biden says 74 U.S. dual nationals have left Gaza Strip as he dispatches Blinken to Mideast
Blinken will be introducing a new element to the U.S. list of priorities: the need for Israel and its neighbors to begin to consider what a post-conflict Gaza will look like, who will govern it, how it can be made secure and how to establish an independent Palestinian state.
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Regulators blame Jeff Bezos for making Amazon worse in new lawsuit details
At the core of the case against Amazon is the argument that by using algorithms to automate price matching to competitors, Amazon gained market dominance unfairly.
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Former speaker Nancy Pelosi defends support for Israel’s response to Hamas
She also reiterated her support for a two-state solution and her criticism of the Israeli government’s settlement policies.
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UAW members at first Ford plant to strike overwhelmingly approve new contract
Members of Local 900 at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, voted 81% in favor of the deal, according to Facebook postings by local members.
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Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
Desmond Mills Jr. pleaded guilty to federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice on Thursday and has agreed to plead guilty to related state charges.
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row
The average rate on a 30-year home loan climbed above 6% in September 2022 and has remained above that threshold since.
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Senate confirms 3 more senior military officers around Tuberville blockade
Approved by lopsided margins were Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Biden’s choice to lead the Navy; Gen. David W. Allvin, nominated to lead the Air Force; and Lt. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, who will become the Marine Corps’ No. 2 officer.