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May 14, 2024

First AI talks begin between Chinese and US envoys

China and the United States held their first meeting on the topic of artificial intelligence on May 14, 2024, a historic step for governance of emerging AI technology.

May 14, 2024

2 men held without bail after allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attack against Jews in England

Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday and were held without bail on charges of planning an ISIS-inspired attack to kill Jews in northwest England.

May 14, 2024

New Mexico judge puts hold on rule to extend school year amid intense opposition

Opponents of a New Mexico rule requiring school districts to extend the school year to 180 days cite concerns that it would result in budget shortfalls.

May 14, 2024

Syrian refugees return home as anti-refugee sentiment intensifies in Lebanon

More than 300 Syrians refugees were forced to return back home to an uncertain future in Syria as anti-refugee sentiment surges in northeastern Lebanon.

May 14, 2024

Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in prison after a hunger strike protesting the monarchy's role in Thailand, according to officials.

May 14, 2024

Top Russian defense official arrested on bribery charges amid Kremlin shake-up

Russian authorities have arrested a second senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister.

May 14, 2024

New Mexico's first step toward reuse of fracking water met with public concern

NM's water pollution control commission opened a weeklong series of hearings on legislation surrounding the treatment, reuse and disposal of oil-industry fracking water.

May 14, 2024

Floating wind turbine in Maine proves resilient in storm simulation, researchers say

Researchers around the world are racing to create large wind turbines and floating platforms as upcoming lease auctions bring offshore wind closer to reality.

May 14, 2024

Plaintiffs suing Navy for jet fuel leak into drinking water in Hawaii seek $225K to $1.25M

A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.

May 14, 2024

European Union endorses sweeping overhaul of migration system

European Union nations have officially endorsed a major overhaul of the migration system. EU government ministers approved 10 legislative parts of the new pact.