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AI Could Pose ‘Existential’ Risk to Humanity, UN Rights Chief Warns
U.N. rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose a threat to humanity, and pledged to press AI firms to reduce risks that his office said included disruptions to ...
AI’s Lucrative Jobs Boom Is Leaving Women Behind Globally
As artificial intelligence creates some of the fastest-growing and most-lucrative jobs globally, women are underrepresented in roles from the C-suite to rank-and-file positions at AI companies, ...
Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026: Report
Motor vehicle crashes resulted in an estimated estimated 18,460 deaths during the first six months of 2026, representing a 2% decline from the same time in 2025, according to preliminary analysis by ...
Nearly 100% Chance of a Mediterranean Tsunami Within Next 30 Years
A tsunami could hit the French Riviera before a warning reaches people on the beach, according to a UNESCO alert. Some scenarios show the first waves could reach shore in under 10 minutes. France's ...
Anthropic Researchers’ Dire Safety Warnings Prompt Call for New AI Rules
U.S. lawmakers this week called for new rules to govern AI, after an Anthropic researcher went public with his concerns about the technology escaping human control. The reaction was broader than ...
Coastal Flooding Causes Driveway Collapse at Nicolas Cage’s SoCal Mansion
The driveway of a coastal mansion in Malibu owned by actor Nicolas Cage collapsed Tuesday morning, opening up a giant hole in front of the house. The collapse caused a gas leak just before 6 a.m., ...
Insurity Announces Ratio Content and Rating Engine
Insurity, a provider of software and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry, announced Ratio Content and Rating Engine, an API-first regulatory content and externalized rating engine ...
New York Staged Crash Ringleaders Sentenced
A ringleader and co-conspirator were sentenced to prison time last month for orchestrating crashes on New York highways in 2024, according to a joint press release issued by Governor Kathy Hochul and ...