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FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a news conference, March 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. California announced Thursday, May 9, 2024, it is partnering with five companies to develop generative AI tools to help deliver public services. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

California is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know

California is partnering with five companies to develop generative AI tools to help the state deliver public services. The partnerships were announced Thursday as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom tries … more

By TRÂN NGUYỄN | 5/10/24

FILE - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda speaks during a joint media conference with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, on April 2, 2024. Lithuania is holding a presidential election on Sunday May 12, 2024 at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears across all of Europe about Moscow's intentions, but particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis, File)

Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Lithuania is holding a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears across all of Europe about Moscow's intentions. But the … more

By LIUDAS DAPKUS | 5/10/24

FILE - An attendee walks past a display at the Baidu World conference in Beijing, on Nov. 1, 2018. A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu apologized Thursday, May 9, 2024, after she made comments in a series of videos that critics said glorified a culture of overwork. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork. Baidu’s … more

By ZEN SOO | 5/9/24

PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork

A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu has apologized after she made comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork. Baidu’s head of communications Qu Jing … more

By ZEN SOO | 5/9/24

The Taliban warn journalists and experts against cooperating with Afghanistan International TV

The Taliban are warning journalists and experts against working with Afghanistan International TV. It’s the first time they have told people not to cooperate with a specific media outlet. … more

5/9/24

FILE - President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Jens Eskelund speaks during a press conference for European Chamber in Beijing, China on March 20, 2024. China is actively seeking foreign investment to boost its slowing growth, but that very sluggishness is weighing on company plans to grow their businesses in the world's second largest economy, an annual survey of more than 500 European companies has found. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File)

European companies are less upbeat about China's vast market as its economy slows

An annual survey of more than 500 European companies has found that slowing growth in China is weighing on company plans to grow their businesses in the world’s second largest economy. China still … more

By KEN MORITSUGU | 5/9/24

FILE - The Fairfax County, Va., Courthouse, is seen, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and assigned a monetary value. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Dontae Bugg heard arguments Thursday, May 9, 2024, from a divorced couple who disagree over the ex-wife's desire to use two embryos that they created when they were married. (AP Photo/Matthew Barakat, File)

Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property

A judge must decide whether Virginia law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and given a monetary value. The Fairfax County judge heard arguments Thursday from a … more

By MATTHEW BARAKAT | 5/9/24

Sweetgreen's new caramelized garlic steak bowl sits on the table on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in New York. The announcement of Sweetgreen that it’s adding beef to its menu led to strong reactions online, with customers questioning the company’s carbon neutral plans. (AP Photo)

Salad chain says a cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu. What is it?

The announcement of Sweetgreen salad chain that it’s adding beef to its menu led to strong reactions online, with customers questioning the company’s carbon neutral plans. Beef production is … more

By ALEXA ST. JOHN | 5/9/24

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters following Democratic strategy session, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate scrambles to pass bill improving air safety and service for travelers as deadline nears

The Senate is scrambling to pass a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and improve customer service for air travelers before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires … more

By MARY CLARE JALONICK | 5/9/24

FILE - An FBI seal is seen on a wall on Aug. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. A senior FBI official says the agency is concerned by the potential that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a way to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

A senior FBI official says the agency is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a way to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation. The official … more

By ERIC TUCKER | 5/9/24

FILE - Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., speaks at a campaign event, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Scranton, Pa. Republican lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation for a $3 billion tax cut, their just-unveiled counterproposal to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget plan as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus sitting in the state treasury. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data

Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving as state lawmakers hope to reduce distracted driving accidents. Gov. … more

By MARC LEVY | 5/9/24

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at a bill-signing ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Annapolis, Md., where he signed two measures into law that are aimed at safeguarding personal data online from Big Tech, including a bill making Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children. Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones is standing left, and Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is standing right. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong … more

By BRIAN WITTE | 5/9/24

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's 'disturbing' new iPad ad has struck a nerve online

A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing just about every creative instrument artists and consumers have used over … more

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS | 5/9/24

A woman pays with cash as she buys from a street vendor, Sept. 26, 2017 in New York. Despite numbers showing a healthy economy overall, lower-income spenders are showing the strain. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Despite numbers showing a healthy economy overall, lower-income spenders are showing the strain

Cracks are showing in one of the main pillars keeping the economy out of a recession: resilient spending by U.S. households. Consumer goods giants from PepsiCo to Kraft Heinz have been describing … more

By STAN CHOE | 5/9/24

Chevrolet Malibu heads for the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles

The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyard. General Motors confirmed Thursday that it will stop making the car introduced in 1964 as the … more

5/9/24

Bread products by Pasco Shikishima Corp. on display at a supermarket in Tokyo, Thursday, May 9, 2024. Loaves of bread produced by Pasco Shikishima Corp have been taken off store shelves in Japan after the remains of “a small animal” believed to be a rat were found. (AP Photo/Ayaka McGill)

Bread loaves recalled in Japan after 'rat remains' were found

Loaves of bread have been taken off store shelves in Japan after the remains of “a small animal” believed to be a rat were found. Production was halted at a Tokyo factory, with 104,000 packages … more

By YURI KAGEYAMA | 5/9/24

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees. The games Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima were recognized Thursday for their impacts on the video game … more

5/9/24

A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Glenview, Ill., Thursday, May 2, 2024. On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week in another sign that the labor market may be softening. The Labor Department … more

By MATT OTT | 5/9/24

TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

TikTok says it’s going to start automatically labeling content that’s made by artificial intelligence when it’s uploaded from certain platforms. TikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat … more

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN | 5/9/24

How to turn a supermarket bouquet into a lusher, more personalized flower arrangement

If your heart is telling you to give a luxurious bouquet of flowers, but your wallet is saying shop at the supermarket, fear not. With a little imagination, you can transform a simple, low-cost … more

By JESSICA DAMIANO | 5/9/24

What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday

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Many remember solid economy under Trump, but his record also full of tax cut hype, debt and disease

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

Ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse to be refloated and moved