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Technology

AI bot, ChaosGPT, tweets out plans to ‘destroy humanity’

Recently, an artificial intelligence bot, named ChaosGPT, was assigned five horrifying objectives to destroy humanity. In response, the bot attempted to recruit other AI agents, researched nuclear weapons, and sent ominous tweets about humanity. ChaosGPT is a modified version of OpenAI’s Auto-GPT, an open-source program capable of processing human language and executing tasks given by users, the New York Post is reporting. A video posted … Continue reading AI bot, ChaosGPT, tweets out plans to ‘destroy humanity’

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Politics

Feinstein Holding Up Judicial Confirmations

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) extended absence from the Senate is reportedly creating a roadblock for the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees at a crucial time. As per the San Francisco Chronicle, Feinstein has missed 60 out of the 82 Senate votes in 2023, since she was hospitalized for shingles in early March and has been staying at her San Francisco residence since March … Continue reading Feinstein Holding Up Judicial Confirmations

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Politics

Tim Scott announces presidential exploratory committee

Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, announced on Wednesday that he is taking a significant stride towards running for the presidency by launching a presidential exploratory committee. In a video that was initially shared with Fox News, Scott emphasized his message of faith, hope, and unity, declaring that he will “never back down in defense of the conservative values that make America exceptional.” … Continue reading Tim Scott announces presidential exploratory committee

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World News

Leak shows Western special forces on the ground in Ukraine

As per one of the several leaked documents available online, it has been confirmed that the UK is among a group of nations whose military special forces are presently operating within Ukraine. This information has been a topic of hushed speculation for more than a year, the BBC reported. These leaked files, including some marked “top secret”, provide a comprehensive view of the conflict in … Continue reading Leak shows Western special forces on the ground in Ukraine

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World News

Massive volcanic eruption in Russia

An ash cloud spreading for hundreds of miles caused day to turn into dark night in eastern Russia following a major eruption of the Shiveluch volcano in the Kamchatka region. Videos depict a doomsday-like scenario, where the snow turned black due to the outpouring, the Mirror reported. According to reports, the ash plume from the eruption rose 12 miles into the sky, resulting in a … Continue reading Massive volcanic eruption in Russia

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Technology

Hundreds of feds flock to Big Tech jobs

According to a recent investigation by the Daily Caller into hiring practices at four of the largest social media platforms in the US, Big Tech and Big Brother are becoming increasingly intertwined, with a total of 248 ex-government employees hired by Google, Twitter, Meta, and TikTok. Google hired the most, bringing on board 130 ex-agents from agencies including the FBI, CIA, Department of Homeland Security, … Continue reading Hundreds of feds flock to Big Tech jobs

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Politics

Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG’s fraud lawsuit

According to a person familiar with the matter, former President Donald Trump is set to return to New York City for a deposition on Thursday in a business fraud lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against him and his company. This will be his first visit to the city since he was arraigned on felony charges last week in a separate criminal case involving … Continue reading Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG’s fraud lawsuit

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AP: Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips

On Monday, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee urged U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to initiate an investigation into Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife’s undisclosed acceptance of luxury trips paid for by a Republican megadonor. The committee plans to hold a hearing soon to address the need for restoring confidence in the Supreme Court’s ethical standards, the Associated Press reported. If the … Continue reading AP: Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips

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World News

Police Attacked with Petrol Bombs in Northern Ireland

On Monday, Northern Ireland celebrated the 25th anniversary of its historic 1998 peace accords. However, the fragility of the province’s truce was highlighted as masked youths hurled petrol bombs at police vehicles during sectarian unrest. While no significant public events were scheduled for the day, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden are set to arrive on Tuesday to kick off a … Continue reading Police Attacked with Petrol Bombs in Northern Ireland

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Politics

Report: Biden’s White House Involved in Raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence

Documents obtained from the National Archives by America First Legal suggest that the raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence involved a “special access request” from the Biden administration. On August 8, 2022, the FBI conducted a raid on Mar-a-Lago, citing the retrieval of alleged classified documents as the reason, Breitbart News reported. The media reported that officials from the Biden administration were surprised … Continue reading Report: Biden’s White House Involved in Raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence

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Business

Yellen to push next steps for World Bank

On Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to hold a roundtable discussion on the evolution of the World Bank and other development lenders in addressing climate change and other global crises. The discussion, taking place during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings, will include finance ministers from major shareholders and borrowing countries, with a focus on finding ways to improve … Continue reading Yellen to push next steps for World Bank

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Space

The mission to find alien life on Jupiter’s icy moons

In just a few days, a £1.4bn probe called the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will be launched into space for an eight-year mission to search for signs of life on other worlds within our solar system. Unlike other missions that have targeted planets like Mars, Juice will venture into deep space to study the icy moons orbiting Jupiter, opening a new chapter in the … Continue reading The mission to find alien life on Jupiter’s icy moons

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Space

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft is ready to launch, just waiting on license

After SpaceX announced its plans to conduct an orbital flight test of the fully stacked Starship spacecraft, pending regulatory approval, the company’s CEO Elon Musk has confirmed its readiness for launch. In a tweet on Monday, Musk stated that the launch is scheduled to take place “towards the end of the third week of April.” Starship is the flagship spacecraft of SpaceX that has been … Continue reading SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft is ready to launch, just waiting on license

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Archaeology

Mysterious mosaics depicting Medusa uncovered at 2nd-century Roman villa

During an excavation of a villa that was used by ancient Roman emperors in Italy, archaeologists stumbled upon a surprising discovery: two mosaics portraying the Greek mythological figure, Medusa. T his legendary character was known for her hair made of snakes and her ability to petrify people with her gaze, Live Science reported. The circular room where the team found the mosaics is located in … Continue reading Mysterious mosaics depicting Medusa uncovered at 2nd-century Roman villa

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Technology

FBI warns against using public phone charging stations

The utilization of free public charging stations has been cautioned against by the FBI due to the possibility of malicious exploitation, CNBC reported. The agency reported that perpetrators have successfully compromised public chargers, leading to the injection of malware into devices or the installation of software that may grant unauthorized access to phones, tablets, or computers. “Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or … Continue reading FBI warns against using public phone charging stations

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World News

AP: China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan

China’s military has announced its state of preparedness for combat after conducting three days of extensive combat exercises around Taiwan. The drills simulated the blocking of the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s recent visit to the United States, the Associated Press is reported. These “combat readiness patrols,” also known as Joint Sword, were intended to serve as a warning to Taiwan, which China … Continue reading AP: China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan

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Politics

Dalai Lama apologises after kissing young boy on the lips

The Dalai Lama has issued an apology following the release of a disturbing video on social media, in which he is seen kissing a young Indian boy on the lips and asking him to “suck” his tongue. The incident occurred during a charity event at his temple in Dharamshala, India, in February, and the footage has since gone viral. In the video, the boy asked … Continue reading Dalai Lama apologises after kissing young boy on the lips

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U.S. News

Imam Stabbed While Leading Prayers at NJ Mosque

During early morning prayers at a mosque in Paterson, N.J., an imam was stabbed on Sunday by a man who was later restrained by worshipers and apprehended by authorities. According to community sources and officials, the suspect was identified as Serif Zorba, 32, and has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree, DNYUZ reported. According to a news release from the Passaic County … Continue reading Imam Stabbed While Leading Prayers at NJ Mosque

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World News

Russia’s 45-mile-long ‘mega trench’ as troops prepare for Ukrainian counterattack

As Kyiv’s armies prepare for a counteroffensive, Vladimir Putin’s forces are constructing a massive trench across Ukraine’s invaded region of Zaporizhzhia. The scar created by this trench, which is currently 45 miles in length and visible from space, is an effort to maintain control over this strategic area, the Daily Mail reported. Putin’s forces invaded Ukraine last year, and he now appears deeply concerned about … Continue reading Russia’s 45-mile-long ‘mega trench’ as troops prepare for Ukrainian counterattack

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U.S. News

Police: 4 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville bank

At least four individuals, including two acquaintances of the governor, were killed, and nine others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Louisville bank, according to police. The suspect has also been reported dead. This incident is the 15th mass killing to occur in the United States this year, the Associated Press reported. It follows a shooting two weeks ago in Nashville, Tennessee, where … Continue reading Police: 4 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville bank

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U.S. News

Five empty Norfolk Southern train cars derail in Pittsburgh

Over the weekend, there was a derailment incident involving several Norfolk Southern train cars in the Pittsburgh region. According to reports, five empty train cars derailed near Brunot Island, specifically by West Carson and Telford streets, shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, CBS News reported. Emergency dispatch personnel confirmed the incident, and local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the derailment. No injuries or … Continue reading Five empty Norfolk Southern train cars derail in Pittsburgh

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U.S. News

Delaware police say multiple people shot at state’s largest shopping mall

According to a report by Fox News Digital, there was a shooting incident at the Christiana Mall in Delaware on Saturday, resulting in multiple injuries. Delaware State Police have confirmed that three people were shot in the mall’s food court on Saturday evening and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, as reported by Fox News. As of 9:20 p.m. on the same day, … Continue reading Delaware police say multiple people shot at state’s largest shopping mall

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U.S. News

Three people found shot dead in Orlando home Easter morning

A domestic violence incident in Orlando has left three people dead, including a child. Police received a call about the incident just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, at a residence located on Grand Street in the Parramore neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers heard gunshots coming from inside the home. The suspect then emerged from the house and began shooting at the officers, who returned fire in … Continue reading Three people found shot dead in Orlando home Easter morning

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U.S. News

Police: 6 people wounded in shooting on South Carolina beach

Multiple teenagers gathered for a “senior skip day” event in South Carolina were caught in gunfire, leaving six people injured and two charged with unlawful possession of guns, according to police, the Associated Press reported. The incident took place on Friday around 5:20 p.m. on Isle of Palms, which is located 94 miles (151 kilometers) south of Myrtle Beach. Police are actively investigating the shooting … Continue reading Police: 6 people wounded in shooting on South Carolina beach

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U.S. News

AP: Texas gov. seeks to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder

On Saturday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his intention to seek a pardon for U.S. Army sergeant, Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting a protester during the 2020 nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice. Abbott clarified via Twitter that he is limited by the state constitution to grant a pardon only upon the recommendation of the state Board of … Continue reading AP: Texas gov. seeks to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder

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