AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped propel artificial intelligence — is stressing in an Associated Press interview that society has no choice but to change in the advent of AI. Huang has been optimistic about the technology’s potential to rapidly change society, creating faster economic growth and more scientific breakthroughs. But as the head of a computer chip company now developing AI systems, Huang has felt obligated to respond to critics who warn of job losses and threats to humanity itself. “We need to create new social norms,” Huang said in an interview Tuesday. “I would advocate that everybody use AI. Just go engage it.”
Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat says the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement. The deal between the U.S. and Iran has not been made public, and officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what is in it. While Israel is not party to the agreement, it is part of the war after joining the U.S. in launching strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. Israel has also fought the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and seized large swaths of that country.
White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear. In a series of talking points sent to Trump supporters and Republican members of Congress this week, the White House proclaimed major victories, including Iran never having a nuclear weapon, the crucial Strait of Hormuz reopening and fighting in Lebanon ending. But the talking points go against some of the realities on the ground and the tentative deal is still secret. That's led to confusion, concern and skepticism among all but the most hard-core Trump supporters.
Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. The Department of Justice will take on enforcement of civil rights in education, while the Department of Health and Human Services will oversee special education. Trump’s Republican administration made the announcement on Tuesday. The Department of Justice also will take over work protecting student privacy and will provide some training and advisory help to schools. Trump campaigned on shutting down the Education Department and moving education “back to the states,” but only Congress can close the department.
Authorities say they disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend. Papers unsealed Tuesday say plotters spoke of flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled. The documents reveal the FBI obtained encrypted text messages showing roughly 20 people sharing detailed maps of the area and discussing the need for a “safe house” and escape routes after the attack. It's unclear from court records how close the would-be attackers came to being able to carry out their plan, which was thwarted last week. The FBI says among those arrested was a 19-year-old Ohio man.
The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
President Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are doing well in Tuesday’s primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in both Georgia and Oklahoma. Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence was being tested in different ways as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries. Among Democrats, the primaries will hinge on longstanding divides between progressives and moderates as the party tries to chart the best path forward to November.
Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism at home and jitters overseas over his plan to end Iran war
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — President Donald Trump wraps up talks at the Group of Seven summit, promoting an emerging agreement with Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. The deal's specifics remain unclear, and Trump faces skepticism from allies like Israel. The agreement is set to be signed Friday in Switzerland. Trump plans to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday amid tensions over a recent U.S. military strike near the Strait of Hormuz that killed three Indian sailors. Before wrapping his visit to France, Trump will also meet Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and attend a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles.
B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A B-52 that crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California was in the air a very short time before slamming into the ground about halfway down the runway. All eight people aboard were killed in Monday’s fiery crash of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. The bomber took off shortly before noon on a clear day, heading southwest into the prevailing winds. It flew straight and crashed. The compact wreckage indicates the plane dropped sharply. It was taking part in a routine test mission as part of an overall program to keep the long-running aircraft flying for decades to come. Officials at Edwards Air Force Base said it could take up to six months to complete the investigation.
Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding federal agents during a massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year. The defendants allegedly used tactics like stalking agents and using ice blocks to slow convoys. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen said the operation targeted Minneapolis-based antifa groups. President Donald Trump had previously directed authorities to target antifa, which he labeled a domestic terror group. The charges follow “Operation Metro Surge,” which brought thousands of agents to the Twin Cities, sparking protests and leading to the fatal shooting of two citizens. Names and specific charges were not immediately available.
World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Ronaldo has scored in each tournament dating to 2006. But some Portugal supporters have questioned whether the aging star will be a help or a detriment to the team. After scoring just once in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo was upset after he subbed off against South Korea and benched for the club’s first knockout-stage match against Switzerland.
