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US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for helping repel Russia

US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for helping repel Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed off on a deal that will give Washington access to Ukraine's vast critical minerals and natural resources, finalizing an agreement weeks in the making to compensate the U.S.
Rebels in Colombia are recruiting youth on social media. The UN wants TikTok and Facebook to do more

Rebels in Colombia are recruiting youth on social media. The UN wants TikTok and Facebook to do more

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebel groups in Colombia are using apps like Facebook and Tik Tok to recruit children and young adults, and social media companies must do more to moderate content, the United Nations says. The U.N.
US government expands grounds for canceling international students' legal status

US government expands grounds for canceling international students' legal status

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expanding the reasons international students can be stripped of their legal status in the U.S.
Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Meta over AI responses about him

Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Meta over AI responses about him

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has filed a defamation lawsuit against Meta alleging that the social media giant's artificial intelligence chatbot spread false statements about him, including that he participated in the riot a
A former Trump official backs World Heritage status for the vast Okefenokee Swamp

A former Trump official backs World Heritage status for the vast Okefenokee Swamp

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Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe's link to famed Chaco Canyon site

Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe's link to famed Chaco Canyon site

For the first time, a federally recognized Indigenous tribe in the U.S. has led research using DNA to show their ancestral history .
Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card

Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card

Artificial intelligence “agents” are supposed to be more than chatbots. The tech industry has spent months pitching AI personal assistants that know what you want and can do real work on your behalf. So far, they're not doing much.
Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case

Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case

TORONTO — Canada's highest court is set to decide whether it will hear arguments in a trailblazing climate change lawsuit that could clarify whether governments are constitutionally required to tackle planet-warming emissions.
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On a crisp, clear morning, a chestnut thoroughbred thundered down the dirt strip at Churchill Downs , his exercise rider leaning forward above the saddle. Other horse-and-rider pairs followed. Dr.
What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice. Doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done cautiously, especially with artificial intelligence playing a growing role.