Here’s why it’s so hard to keep AI agents from going rogue
The same techniques that have propelled recent, rapid increases in the capabilities of AI can also bake in a tendency to hack, cheat, and evade oversight in its drive to…
Flyers update arena rendering after fans say women were left out of the first version
A rendering of the future Flyers arena didn't show any obvious female fans, critics said. The team updated the rendering on Thursday. But online, a larger discussion about women fans…
U.S. strikes Iranian tankers, Houthis strike Saudi oil facilities
A wave of Houthi attacks ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s southern region, injuring at least 73 people, officials said.
Federal judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
The extension puts another major obstacle in the way of the order as time runs out for changes before the election.
Lawmakers accuse FanDuel of ‘promoting addiction’ amid battle over VIP promotions
The lawmakers are demanding more information about rewards — like a video from Bryce Harper — that the company uses to entice bettors.
Poll shows nearly 90% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread
The survey of 1,000 people conducted in May and June reflects the surging bipartisan frustration with the country’s political institutions and the people who run them.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury set to deliberate for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, doesn’t deny strangling her children, but she says postpartum psychosis led to her actions.
Police identify the victim of the Times Square stabbing as a 32-year-old Penn grad
Police have identified the victim killed in a Times Square knife-wielding spree as Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, N.J. The Penn graduate was active in youth choir and a capella…
Judge tells Lindsay Clancy jury to keep deliberating after they can’t get a unanimous decision
The jury has been deliberating for more than three full days in what has been a closely watched trial focused on maternal mental health after childbirth and has stirred deep…
Metropolitan Museum of Art scraps John Galliano-focused Met Gala plans
The Metropolitan Museum of Art said Monday it was scrapping plans to honor controversial fashion designer John Galliano at next year's Met Gala just one month after its initial exhibit…