• 01/17/2025

Ex-Israeli spies involved in Gaza genocide building AI systems for global tech companies

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. According to a report, Israel’s Unit 8200 is building AI systems for global tech and AI companies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741110/Ex-Israeli-spies-involved-in-Gaza-genocide-building-AI-systems-for-global-tech-companies

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U.S. Resolves Civil Rights Inquiry Into Illinois Deputy’s Killing of Black Woman

New York Times While the Justice Department found no discriminatory practices in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, 36, Sangamon County must update its policies and training. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/sonya-massey-shooting-sheriff-investigation.html

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Report Projecting Drop in Freshman Enrollment Delivered Incorrect Findings

New York Times The National Student Clearinghouse, which produced the report, reversed its conclusions after identifying methodological errors in its research. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/college-freshman-enrollment-error.html

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U.S. Finds Pattern of Excessive Force by Louisiana State Police

New York Times A Black man died after a beating by the police in 2019. The assault “demonstrated serious failures,” the Justice Department said, including improper supervision. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/louisiana-police-ronald-greene.html

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‘La Migra!’ A Glimpse of Trump’s Promised Deportation Storm

New York Times Sweeps by Border Patrol agents in California have stoked fears among undocumented migrant workers on the eve of Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/immigration-deportation-california.html

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Sam Altman’s OpenAI backing initiative headed by several anti-Trump staff pushing liberal causes

Fox News OpenAI has partnered with a new AI initiative led by a group co-founded with outgoing Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry that has pushed left-wing causes and has several board members aligned with Democrats.  OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is backing an initiative known as AI 2030, which is aimed at shaping…

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Can Trump Do Better the Second Time?

Wall Street Journal He’s stronger now, but his brand of political disruption has limits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-inauguration-second-term-3ceb7729

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Trump, TikTok and Xi Jinping

Wall Street Journal The President’s duty is to enforce the law, not cut a deal with China. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-tiktok-ban-supreme-court-china-xi-jinping-bytedance-3edd9622

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Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders

Wall Street Journal Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/scott-bessent-bernie-sanders-minimum-wage-senate-finance-committee-hearing-b545a9e5

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China’s Cut-Rate Economic Growth

Wall Street Journal Rosy official data mask a deepening malaise—except for exports. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-economic-data-beijing-xi-jinping-communist-party-c1b9f0c7

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