OpenAI has bowed to pressure from civic leaders and ex-employees, announcing in a blog post on Monday that its nonprofit would retain control of the company even as it restructures into a public benefit corporation. The company, which is backed by Microsoft and was recently valued at $300 billion in a funding round led by SoftBank, …
Read More »Trump administration to pay $1,000 to undocumented immigrants who self-deport
The Department of Homeland Security is intensifying its efforts to persuade unauthorized immigrants to self-deport by offering a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance. The federal agency announced Monday that those who use the CBP Home app to voluntarily leave the United States will receive assistance “to facilitate travel back to …
Read More »At least 3 dead, multiple people missing after boat overturns near San Diego
At least three people were killed when a boat overturned near San Diego on Monday as the Coast Coast and sheriff’s deputies launched a frantic search for more victims, authorities said. In addition to the three fatalities, at least four other people “were transported to our local hospitals by ambulances,” …
Read More »Cat survives nearly 400-foot fall at Utah national park that killed its 2 owners
An elderly female cat was found alive last week following a nearly 400-foot fall at a Utah national park that killed her owners, authorities said. The bodies of Matthew Nannen, 45, and Bailee Crane, 58, were found April 29 in Bryce Canyon National Park, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said in …
Read More »These Rural Alabama Teens Are Training for Cybersecurity Jobs
(Macy Sinreich / NBC News) Kyrie Frith, 17, grew up watching digital forensics experts on her favorite shows “Law & Order” and “Bones.” “I was always fascinated by how cybersecurity could help with finding the criminal,” she said. Last year, she was placed in an introductory cybersecurity class at Lincoln …
Read More »Europe drives to attract scientists after Trump freezes US funding
The European Union launched a drive on Monday to attract scientists and researchers to Europe with offers of grants and new policy plans, after the Trump administration froze U.S. government funding linked to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. “A few years ago, no one would have imagined that one of the biggest …
Read More »Mike Tirico speaks out about Kentucky Derby exit after having allergic reaction
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico stepped away from coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday due to a nut allergy but says he’s doing well now. “I feel fine. I have my coffee, watching the (TODAY) show like I do every morning,” he said Monday. Tirico, who co-anchored “TODAY” for a …
Read More »Trump ‘Meet the Press’ interview and pope contender Luis Antonio Tagle: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump and NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker discuss the economy, immigration and more. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado overcome the odds to win the Kentucky Derby. Plus, a look at a potential favorite to succeed Pope Francis ahead of the conclave to elect a new Catholic leader. …
Read More »Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls. In prayer walks, self-defense classes, marches and speeches at state capitols, they are pushing for better cooperation among law enforcement agencies to find missing people …
Read More »Kissing after eating gluten is safe for most people with celiac disease, new study finds
People with celiac disease can kiss without fear, even if their partner has just eaten gluten, according to a new study. People with celiac disease have an immune response to gluten, a protein found in foods such as bread, pasta, gummy bears and soy sauce. Everyday activities often require careful …
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