OpenAI is discussing giving the U.S. government a 5% ownership share in the company. This idea aims to let the public share in the profits from artificial intelligence, but it raises questions about government involvement in AI companies and regulation.
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OpenAI may offer the U.S. government a 5% stake in the company, according to early discussions.
The government stake could affect decisions on releasing new AI models.
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, supports sharing AI’s benefits with the public through mechanisms like a public wealth fund.
Other AI labs, like Anthropic, also support similar ideas involving shared ownership or compensation for workers affected by AI.
The U.S. government currently owns 9.9% of Intel, a deal made under the CHIPS Act that has increased in value.
A government stake in AI labs would likely require approval by Congress.
Some experts worry this move could reduce competition and favor one AI company over others.
Alternative ways to share AI profits with the public include taxing AI companies or their digital assets.
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Indiaspora, a nonprofit group, is celebrating America's 250th birthday by highlighting 250 Indian Americans who have made important contributions in fields like business, science, technology, and the arts. The group brings together Indian Americans worldwide to support causes, promote public service, and celebrate Indian heritage in the United States.
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Indiaspora is a global network that connects Indian Americans to create positive impact.
It was founded 14 years ago to unite about 35 million people of Indian origin worldwide.
The project “250 at 250” honors 250 Indian Americans for their contributions throughout U.S. history.
Indian Americans number around 5.1 million in the U.S., making them one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups.
Indian American households donated over $1.5 billion in charity in 2023.
Indiaspora has helped political campaigns, promoted Diwali as an official holiday in three states, and raised funds for food banks and India.
The honorees are grouped as Pioneers, Luminaries, Catalysts, and Builders based on their roles.
The project highlights Indian American achievements in many areas including business, arts, science, education, politics, and healthcare.
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The U.S. government, through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), plans to change radiation safety rules for nuclear power plants. They want to remove the rule that requires radiation exposure to be kept “as low as reasonably achievable.”
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is leading the proposal to change radiation safety rules.
The current rule requires nuclear plants to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably possible.
The proposal aims to eliminate this “as low as is reasonably achievable” safety principle.
The change would affect how nuclear power plants manage radiation safety in the U.S.
Supporters of the proposal believe the current rule may be outdated or burdensome.
The federal government is reviewing long-standing safety principles for nuclear energy.
This is part of an effort to update regulations on radiation exposure from nuclear power.
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President Donald Trump's financial report shows he earned about $1.2 billion last year from cryptocurrency holdings, surpassing his income from real estate. His crypto wealth grew quickly in just over a year, helped by policies favorable to the crypto industry and support from wealthy business partners.
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President Trump earned around $1.2 billion last year from cryptocurrency investments.
This income exceeded what he made from his real estate business.
Trump’s real estate empire took decades to build, while his crypto holdings grew rapidly in about a year.
His administration adopted policies that supported the crypto industry.
Wealthy businesspeople with interests tied to the presidency helped boost his crypto investments.
The information is from Trump’s latest financial disclosure report.
Trump’s rise in crypto wealth has attracted attention and questions about profiting while in office.
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The House Ethics Committee said it does not handle sexual harassment lawsuits or settle those claims. This statement followed a new resolution that asks the committee and another office to change how harassment issues are managed.
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The House Ethics Committee clarified it does not manage or settle sexual harassment lawsuits.
The statement was made on a Thursday.
On the previous Tuesday, the House passed a resolution introduced by Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky.
The resolution directs the Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to take new actions related to harassment claims.
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is a separate body that deals with workplace issues in Congress.
The clarification responds to questions about the committee’s role in harassment settlements.
The statement aims to explain the responsibilities of the Ethics Committee clearly.
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President Donald Trump’s financial disclosure revealed he earned $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency activities. Experts say he may owe hundreds of millions in taxes on this income, but the exact amount is unclear due to how the income is structured and limited public information.
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President Trump reported $1.4 billion in crypto income in his financial disclosure.
Tax specialists think he could owe at least $250 million in taxes on this income.
The actual tax amount is uncertain because the ownership and income details are not transparent.
The income includes $625 million from a licensing deal related to the "$TRUMP" meme coin.
Another $590 million came from the company World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Trump and his sons.
Different tax rules apply if the income is personal or business-related; business income could be taxed at a lower rate.
Trump’s tax returns are not public, making it difficult to know how taxes on this income have been handled.
A 2023 settlement prevents the IRS from challenging Trump’s past tax returns and included a controversial fund that has since been paused.
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The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) broke environmental laws by allowing farmers to use a banned pesticide harmful to bees in 2023 and 2024. A government watchdog investigated and found Defra did not properly assess the pesticide’s risks on protected environmental sites.
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Defra granted emergency permission to use a banned pesticide called Cruiser SB on sugar beet crops.
Cruiser SB contains thiamethoxam, which is highly toxic to honeybees.
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) found four breaches of environmental law by Defra.
Defra failed to properly consider the impact of the pesticide on protected natural areas.
After the investigation began in July 2024, the government promised to stop emergency approvals for three banned neonicotinoid pesticides.
Other neonicotinoid pesticides, like Insyst SG, have still been approved for use.
Defra plans to improve the approval process to better assess the risks to protected sites by November 2026.
Environmental groups said the findings affected trust in the government’s environmental policies.
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Many cities in the Eastern United States will experience very hot weather with temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the July 4th weekend. Heat warnings are in effect to alert people about the high temperatures.
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The weather forecast predicts triple-digit heat (above 100°F) in many Eastern U.S. cities.
Heat warnings have been issued to inform people of dangerous heat conditions.
The hot weather coincides with the July 4th holiday celebrations.
Meteorologist Rob Marciano provided the weather update from Philadelphia.
The heat may affect outdoor activities like grilling and fireworks displays.
The heat poses health risks such as heat exhaustion if precautions are not taken.
CBS News is providing coverage and updates through their app and website.
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A cast member from the UK reality TV show Married at First Sight has been arrested on suspicion of rape following allegations of sexual misconduct on the show. The police are investigating, and the suspect has been released on bail while inquiries continue.
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The arrested person and the alleged victim remain unnamed to protect privacy.
The Metropolitan Police asked anyone who might have been assaulted during the show to come forward.
The investigation followed a BBC Panorama report where two women accused their on-screen husbands of rape and a third accused of a non-consensual sex act.
All the men accused have denied the claims.
Channel 4, which broadcasts the show, is working with the police and has launched two internal investigations on how complaints were handled and on safety measures.
Channel 4’s chief executive apologized for the distress caused to female contestants who made allegations.
The show matches strangers for a mock marriage, where they live together and decide if they want to continue the relationship.
The production company said their welfare system is considered top quality and denies pressuring participants to be intimate.
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UK investigators have uncovered an international network using drugs to sedate victims before sexually assaulting them. The National Crime Agency found online groups where offenders arrange attacks, share advice on drugs, and sometimes film the abuse. Law enforcement in multiple countries is working to identify suspects and protect victims.
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The National Crime Agency (NCA) began investigating in October 2023 and linked over 270 people to an online forum involved in these crimes.
The NCA shared more than 210 intelligence reports with law enforcement in the UK and abroad, with 90% sent to other countries.
At least 14 investigations in the UK have started, and eight victims have been safeguarded so far.
The network spans dozens of countries on every continent and is described as "truly international."
Offenders use online platforms to plan assaults, pick drugs to sedate victims, and discuss filming the abuse.
Many victims were assaulted while unconscious and may not realize what happened until later.
A high-profile French case involved Dominique Pelicot, jailed for 20 years for drugging and allowing others to rape his ex-wife for nearly ten years. Fifty men were convicted in that case.
Europol worked with seven countries in a related operation, identifying 156 victims and perpetrators of drug-facilitated sexual assault.
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China has passed a new law called the Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress to strengthen national unity by promoting Mandarin as the main language in education and public life. The law has raised concerns internationally because it limits the use of minority languages and cultures and applies even to people and groups outside China.
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China officially recognizes 56 ethnic groups, with Han Chinese making up over 90% of the population.
The new ethnic unity law requires Mandarin to be the primary language in schools and public life, reducing instruction in minority languages.
The law is part of President Xi Jinping’s effort to promote a unified Chinese national identity.
Minority regions like Tibet, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia have seen a shift toward Mandarin education in recent years.
Critics say the law harms minority cultures and threatens freedoms related to language, religion, culture, and expression.
The law allows Chinese authorities to take legal action against people overseas accused of harming ethnic unity or supporting separatism.
Human rights groups and U.N. officials have called for the law to be repealed, citing concerns about cultural repression.
U.S. senators from both parties criticized the law for overriding regional autonomy and targeting minority groups inside and outside China.
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Security will be very strict for the big America 250 event in Washington, D.C. on July 4th. Law enforcement is preparing measures similar to airport security to keep people safe during the celebrations.
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There will be a major event called America 250 on July 4th in Washington, D.C.
Security will be tight, like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening at airports.
Law enforcement agencies are involved in planning these safety measures.
The goal is to ensure the safety of all attendees during the July 4th celebrations.
The event is expected to attract large crowds to the capital.
Media coverage is ongoing to provide updates about the preparations.
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This week, rescue work continued in Venezuela after strong earthquakes hit the country last month. The King and Queen of the United Kingdom announced they will not return to live in Buckingham Palace, and Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, passed away.
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Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing in Venezuela after recent damaging earthquakes.
The King and Queen of the UK said they will not move back into Buckingham Palace.
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the music group Village People, died this week.
The article includes a weekly quiz about recent events.
The quiz covers topics related to the UK Royal Family and other world news.
The content aims to test readers' knowledge of recent global and UK events.
The quiz was put together by Ben Fell and includes links to other quizzes.
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and her department have stopped using Elon Musk's social media platform X because they believe it spreads misinformation and abuse. The attorney general's office and some other UK politicians left the platform earlier for similar reasons related to harmful content.
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Lisa Nandy, the UK Culture Secretary, announced her department is leaving X.
Nandy said X favors abuse and misinformation instead of healthy discussion.
The Culture Department is the second UK government department to leave X, after the attorney general’s office.
Several Members of Parliament (MPs) also left X over misuse of its AI tool to create inappropriate images.
Attorney General Lord Hermer said X often sees racism and misogyny, so his office stopped using it.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Elon Musk of causing division in the UK through his platform.
The controversy follows violent protests after the death of student Henry Nowak, with Musk criticizing the police.
X stated that users creating illegal content with its AI face the same penalties as those posting illegal content.
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The United States can keep producing lots of crops while creating new markets for biofuels. This will help farmers earn more, offer benefits to consumers, protect the environment, and lower the need for oil from other countries.
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Biofuels are fuels made from plants and agricultural products.
Using biofuels can reduce pollution compared to traditional fossil fuels.
Expanding biofuel markets can give farmers new sources of income.
Growing biofuels can help the U.S. rely less on imported oil.
Supporting biofuels can boost the agricultural economy.
Biofuels contribute to energy independence and environmental goals.
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Fans suing StubHub say the ticket website did not deliver World Cup game tickets after they paid for them. The lawsuit claims StubHub canceled orders and did not honor a guarantee to protect buyers, while StubHub blames issues on the official event organizer FIFA.
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A group lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court against StubHub for failing to deliver paid World Cup tickets.
One buyer paid $1,905 for three tickets but had the order canceled by StubHub.
Another paid nearly $3,000 for two tickets, which were also canceled; he was refunded but lost travel costs.
The lawsuit accuses StubHub of selling tickets without authorization from FIFA, the event organizer.
StubHub offers a "FanProtect Guarantee" to ensure ticket authenticity but allegedly failed to honor it in these cases.
Plaintiffs are seeking at least $5 million in damages.
StubHub says it wants to get fans into events and blames FIFA’s ticketing system for problems.
FIFA did not comment on the lawsuit when asked.
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Florida education officials have voted to ban undocumented students from attending state colleges and universities. The policy applies to 28 state-funded schools and requires students to be U.S. citizens or legally in the country to enroll.
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Florida’s board of education approved the ban on undocumented students attending public colleges and universities.
The rule affects 28 state-funded institutions in Florida.
Undocumented students must now be U.S. citizens or “lawfully present” in the country to enroll.
This follows a previous change that removed discounted tuition rates for some immigrant students.
Critics say the rule could cost the state up to $15 million each year in lost tuition and fees.
Some opponents question if the rule is legal since it was passed by the board, not the elected legislature.
The ban may conflict with Florida’s goal to increase the number of residents with post-secondary education (“Sail to 60” policy).
Supporters argue taxpayer-funded colleges should only serve citizens and documented immigrants.
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Megyn Kelly criticized President Donald Trump’s family, saying they have gained personal benefits from his time in office. She expressed her disappointment with some leaders during an episode of her podcast and YouTube show.
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Megyn Kelly made critical remarks about President Trump’s family.
She claimed they have personally profited from his presidency.
Kelly spoke on her podcast and YouTube show when making these comments.
She expressed feeling disappointed with some political leaders.
The remarks focus on concerns about ethics and leadership within the U.S. government.
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Researchers have started a study to test two possible treatments for a growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The outbreak involves a rare type of Ebola virus called Bundibugyo, for which there are no approved treatments or vaccines.
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More than 1,400 people in Congo have been diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, and 438 have died.
The World Health Organization (WHO) began enrolling participants in the study on July 2, 2026.
The study is testing two drugs: remdesivir, an antiviral medicine, and MBP134, an experimental antibody treatment.
All patients in the trial will receive standard care plus one or both drugs, or neither, to compare results.
Survival of participants will be tracked for 28 days after treatment begins.
The trial is currently only at one treatment center in Congo’s Ituri province due to safety concerns.
Researchers hope the trial will show if either treatment improves survival and can be scaled up in the future.
The study is a collaboration between Congo’s national research institute, Oxford University, Antwerp’s Institute of Tropical Medicine, and international health organizations.
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Hot dogs originated from German sausages and became a popular American food by the late 1800s. They are now a cultural symbol often associated with baseball, regional traditions, and even diplomatic moments involving U.S. presidents and foreign leaders.
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The term "hot dog" first appeared in a print in Indiana in 1884.
German sausages like weisswurst and bockwurst helped shape what Americans call hot dogs today.
By the 1890s, hot dogs were commonly linked to baseball games in the United States.
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council lists 19 different regional hot dog varieties in the U.S.
Hot dogs have played a role in U.S. international relations, sometimes called "hot dog diplomacy."
British King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were served hot dogs during their visit to America before World War II.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev tried an American hot dog in 1959 and praised American sausage-making.
Hot dogs continue to inspire art and cultural events, such as a large hot dog sculpture in New York’s Times Square.
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