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AI pioneer says its threat to world may be ‘more urgent’ than climate change

Jerusalem Post Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as one of the “godfathers of AI,” recently announced he had quit AlphabetGOOGL.O after a decade at the firm, saying he wanted to speak out on the risks of the technology https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-742209

Ukrainian Prime Minister and British Defence Minister coordinate “steps for counteroffensive”

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal coordinated the steps necessary for the Ukrainian counteroffensive and further strengthening of Ukraine’s defence capability with British Defence Minister Ben Wallace during his visit to the UK. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400909/

What Happens at the End of the Covid-19 Public-Health Emergency?

Wall Street Journal Hospitalizations and deaths are down, but Covid-19 is here to stay. https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-is-covid19-pandemic-over-11663613023

Shaquille O’Neal, 50 Cent Explore Bid for BET Media

Wall Street Journal A group including the basketball legend, the rapper and TV producer Kenya Barris is among the potential bidders for a majority stake in Paramount Global’s BET Media Group. https://www.wsj.com/articles/shaquille-oneal-kenya-barris-and-50-cent-team-up-to-explore-bid-for-bet-media-d9ffef45

Sudan’s army sent delegation to Saudi’s Jeddah for truce talks

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742207

Over 106,000 foreigners become Russian citizens in January-March 2023

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The majority of those who became Russian citizens were Tajik nationals, followed by Ukraine and Armenia https://tass.com/politics/1614371

UNCTAD chief discussed fertilizer export in Moscow — UN

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Rebeca Grynspan traveled to Moscow on the fifth of May as part of the ongoing consultations with senior Russian officials regarding the UN’s engagement to facilitate the unimpeded export of Russian food and fertilizer, including ammonia, to global markets,” Farhan Haq said https://tass.com/world/1614367

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Nullifying Disney Development Agreements

Wall Street Journal The move comes after the entertainment company sued the Republican governor and other officials for what it called “government retaliation.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/ron-desantis-signs-bill-nullifying-disney-development-agreements-df50416b

Hedge-Fund Manager Louis Bacon Awarded $203 Million in Defamation Case

Wall Street Journal Hedge-fund manager Louis Bacon was awarded $203 million in damages and legal fees in a defamation case against former retail mogul Peter Nygard. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hedge-fund-manager-louis-bacon-awarded-203-million-in-defamation-case-6d5ea57a

Virginia Dem candidate trashes parents involved in children’s education as wanting to ‘indoctrinate’ kids

Fox News A Virginia Democrat running for the state House of Delegates trashed parents who are involved in their children’s education as wanting to indoctrinate children in a video that has gone viral online. Jessica Anderson, a Democrat running for delegate in Virginia’s 71st district, posted a video amid the 2021 Old Dominion gubernatorial race…