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Family says Chat GPT contributed to son's deadly overdose in new lawsuit
48+ min ago (550+ words) The case underscores one of the central concerns around AI. A new lawsuit is putting fresh scrutiny on the risks of using artificial intelligence for sensitive health questions. A Texas family alleged that Open AI's Chat GPT played a role…...
'An active infestation': Super-invader sea creature found in US drinking water
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (785+ words) Golden mussels, fast-spreading invasive mollusks known for clogging pipes and damaging water equipment, have been found in Santa Clara County for the first time. According to The Mercury News, Santa Clara Valley Water District officials said two golden mussels were…...
Devastating season leads Oregon pear growers to seek federal aid
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (717+ words) A local declaration would not provide much direct relief, but it could strengthen the case for federal assistance. Oregon pear growers say a bigger harvest did not lead to bigger profits. Instead, a combination of oversupply and pest damage left…...
Blue-collar worker says commuting by bike kept him from buying a single tank of gas since February
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (382+ words) "That's honestly one of the coolest parts of cycling." A post in Reddit's r/cycling community is drawing attention for highlighting a simple way one self-described blue-collar employee has managed to avoid a major household expense: gas. The Redditor said…...
Which California species survive climate change may already be written in their DNA
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (587+ words) "We're not going to engineer our way out of climate change." In California, scientists are increasingly turning to conservation genomics " the sequencing of an organism's DNA to identify genetic traits that may help species survive hotter, harsher conditions. The concept…...
Honolulu homeowners are hiring sheep and goats to eat away wildfire risk
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (659+ words) "It's a big hit with the neighbors because they've never seen goats in Kaimuk" or Honolulu." A flock of goats and sheep is helping turn an empty Honolulu lot into a safer, lower-risk space ahead of wildfire season, and neighbors…...
California county sues Meta, says it profits from billions of scam ads targeting vulnerable users
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (701+ words) Santa Clara County is suing Meta, alleging the company turned Facebook and Instagram into lucrative pipelines for scam advertising aimed at vulnerable users." In a new California lawsuit, county officials argue Meta allowed fraudulent ads to saturate feeds worldwide " not…...
Coachella residents clash with developers over massive proposed data center
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (623+ words) A proposed 24/7 data center campus in Coachella, California, is facing mounting opposition as residents and critics argue it could further strain the desert city's water supply and electric grid while offering limited benefits to the community. Opponents say the project…...
Fake delivery workers accused of kidnapping Bay Area crypto owners and forcing $6. 5 M transfer
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (627+ words) The FBI worked the investigation with police departments in San Francisco, San Jos, Sunnyvale, and Los Angeles. A federal kidnapping and robbery case in the Bay Area is putting a harsh spotlight on a growing threat for cryptocurrency owners. Prosecutors…...
Officials give major update on wolf pups found in heartbreaking situation " here's what's happening
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (59+ words) Two maned wolf cubs are getting a second chance at life thanks to the Rewilding Argentina Foundation's efforts....