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Israel launches retaliatory strikes in Gaza after saying Hamas targeted its forces, killing 2 IDF soldiers

The fragile truce in Gaza faced its first major test on Sunday after Israel alleged Hamas had violated the ceasefire and hit back with air and artillery strikes. An Israeli security official told the Associated Press, on the condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, that the transfer of aid into Gaza is halted “until further notice.”…

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OpenAI blocks Sora 2 users from using MLK Jr.’s likeness after “disrespectful depictions”

OpenAI is temporarily blocking users of its Sora 2 AI video app from making content that includes Martin Luther King Jr.’s likeness after some people created what the technology company called “disrespectful depictions” of the civil rights activist.  OpenAI, the company behind generative-AI platform ChatGPT, said late Thursday on social media that it made the…

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As influencers and others push protein powders, here’s what dietitians say

The demand for protein has soared as 61% of consumers in the U.S. increased their protein intake last year, according to new research from Minnesota-based food corporation Cargill. And social media influencers and brands alike are taking note. “We’re seeing that influencers, fitness professionals – they’re all encouraging more protein after lifting,” said Yasi Ansari,…

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Cybersecurity order warns of “imminent risk” to federal agencies following possible breach

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Wednesday issued a sweeping emergency order directing all federal agencies to immediately patch critical vulnerabilities in certain devices and software made by F5, a technology vendor, after confirming a nation-state cyber actor gained unauthorized access to F5’s source code.  CISA — a part of the Department of Homeland…

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CDC scientist let go during shutdown says “it’s truly like an episode of ‘Squid Games'”

Washington — A scientist laid off by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said “the everyday American should be very concerned” by reductions in force amid the government shutdown. The scientist, one of hundreds of CDC employees terminated by the Trump administration last week, asked that her identity be concealed for fear of…

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Walmart partners with OpenAI so shoppers can buy things directly in ChatGPT

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to give shoppers a new feature that lets them complete purchases using ChatGPT, as the retailer invests in artificial intelligence to improve operations.  Using ChatGPT’s new “Instant Checkout” feature, shoppers in conversation with the AI-powered bot will be able to browse Walmart’s offerings and complete purchases from within the app. ChatGPT…

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Supreme Court conservatives appear open to weakening Voting Rights Act in Louisiana congressional map case

Washington — Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared open Wednesday to raising the bar for successfully challenging voting maps under a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that would weaken the landmark law and limit the consideration of race in the drawing of congressional districts. The high court appeared sharply divided…

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