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'The robots are here': Melania Trump joined by Google CEO, other tech leaders for AI education meeting
The meeting meant to shine a light on more than 135 commitments from leaders in the field to support education in artificial intelligence.

Google ordered to pay $425.7M in damages for nearly a decade of smartphone snooping
The verdict reached Wednesday in San Francisco federal court followed a more than two-week trial in a class-action case.

Showers move in tonight with windy conditions to follow
Wind gusts upwards of 30 mph are possible on Friday.

‘The Paper’ blends the absurdity of 'The Office' and the optimism of 'Parks and Recreation'
It follows the Toledo Truth Teller, a local newspaper often overlooked by its community.

Local businesses come together to host 'From Milwaukee With Love,' to celebrate romance readers and authors
Dozens of businesses in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa are set to host more than 65 romance authors and bookish vendors over the course of three days.

JetBlue will be first airline to use Amazon satellite Wi-Fi
The airline will start offering Project Kuiper internet service in 2027.

Hurricane Kiko remains a Cat. 4 as it moves west in the Pacific
Hurricane Kiko is traveling west in the Pacific and could end up near Hawaii this time next week.

Axiom Space gets ready for its commercial space station
Axiom Space plans to use the International Space Station to birth its own space station called Axiom Station.

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91
He was planning a major event for his fashion house's 50th anniversary this month.

No Powerball winner again so jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion
No one has won the grand prize since May 31, and the 41st drawing Wednesday was just one fewer than the record set last year.

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rise but remain in healthy range
Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug. 30 rose by 8,000 to 237,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Yelich scratched with back issue before Phillies game, not expected out long
Designated hitter Christian Yelich was a late scratch from Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with lower back soreness.

Isaac Collins hits 3-run HR, Jose Quintana pitches into 7th as Brewers beat Phillies 6-3
The Brewers increased their Central Division lead to six games over the Cubs, who lost 5-1 to Atlanta.

Wisconsin truck driver raises awareness about mental health on the road
54% of truck drivers spend less than 24 hours a week at home, according to DAT Freight and Analytics.

Eau Claire County strengthening focus on addiction recovery
Urban and rural communities across Wisconsin are trying to come up with more resources to help people access treatment for addiction.

Moms' careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
Mothers are especially likely to say school transportation needs have interfered with their jobs and opportunities.

September's 'Corn Moon' rises this week
Much of the Northern Hemisphere outside of the U.S. will see a lunar eclipse.

Sunshine and fall-like air embrace the weekend
Unseasonably cool temperatures extend through the weekend.

4 former Milwaukee hotel workers get probation and time served in D'Vontaye Mitchell's death
The four men will not spend additional time behind bars.

Brewers reliever Shelby Miller goes on 60-day IL with sprained UCL in his right elbow
The NL Central leaders announced the move Wednesday. Right-hander Joel Payamps was brought up from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

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PM refuses to say if he will sack Rayner if she broke rules
The PM's standards adviser is investigating if Rayner breached the ministerial code after underpaying stamp duty.

Epping hotel resident guilty of sex assault of girl
Hadush Kebatu told a 14-year-old girl she "would be a good wife" in Epping town centre in Essex.

Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal
It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals.

A style guru who revolutionised fashion - Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
He worked his way up from a Milan department store to a global empire that changed the way we dress.

Ex-Tory minister Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK
The ex-MP told the Daily Mail the Tory Party was dead and its members now "need to think the unthinkable".

Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham executive chairman after 24 years
Daniel Levy has left Tottenham after almost 25 years as executive chairman of the Premier League club.

Surgeon jailed after amputation of own legs
Neil Hopper claimed that injuries to his legs were the result of sepsis and not self-inflicted.

RFK Jr defends leadership as lawmakers grill him on vaccines
The health secretary clashed with lawmakers as they accused him of restricting Americans' access to vaccines.

Starmer considering digital ID scheme to tackle illegal migration
The prime minister says the proposal could play an important part in tackling illegal working in the UK.

Macron says 26 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine ceasefire
The French president also says US support for the "Coalition of the Willing" would be finalised in the coming days.

University fees could be linked to teaching standards, regulator says
England's universities regulator says some institutions might have to charge less than others.

One killed and at least six injured in mass stabbing in Canada
The suspected attacker also died in the incident in Hollow Water First Nation, north of Winnipeg, police say.

'It collapsed like a cardboard box': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon crash
At least 16 people were killed and 20 more injured, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.

Who are the victims?
Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

Watch: BBC correspondent at scene of Lisbon funicular crash
Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control - a national day of mourning is being observed

What we know so far
At least 16 people died after a carriage on the city's famous Glória hillside railway derailed.

The British teen aiming to be youngest undisputed boxing champion
She's still only 19, but Britain's Tiah-Mai Ayton has set her sights on becoming the youngest ever undisputed champion in boxing.

What happened, when? The key dates leading to Angela Rayner's tax admission
The deputy prime minister continues to face questions after admitting she underpaid tax on a £800,000 flat.

Fashion college campus, home extension and Big Ben tower up for architecture award
The restoration of London's famous Elizabeth Tower is nominated for the prestigious Stirling Prize.

Don't say sorry and other key things I learnt from my terrifying car accident
I've attended many car accidents for work, but being directly involved in one gave me a different perspective.

Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.

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Film about Gaza child's killing gets record ovation at Venice
The Voice of Hind Rajab re-enacts the killing of a Palestinian girl whose car was fired on by Israeli forces.

Gamers frustrated as Hollow Knight: Silksong crashes stores on launch
Social media users also struggle to grab the game on the Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox game stores.

Jaguar Land Rover staff to remain home in cyber attack fallout
The company continues the complex work of restoring its systems after the cyber attack on the weekend.

William and Kate visit museum in first engagement since summer break
The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited the Natural History Museum in London on their first official engagement since their summer break.

London Pride boss suspended after alleged misuse of funds
Volunteers also allege say there is a "culture of bullying" at the organisation, run by Christopher Joell-Deshields.

Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum
The first minister says a majority of SNP MSPs at Holyrood should be the trigger for a new vote.

Graham Linehan 'relentlessly' harassed trans activist, court told
The Father Ted creator is on trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court days after a separate arrest at Heathrow.

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Angela Rayner Admits Underpaying Tax
How did the housing secretary pay the wrong amount of stamp duty?

Artificial Intelligence: An AI Boss Warns About The Risks (Dario Amodei)
The Anthropic CEO calls for more regulation and explains how AI could take your job.