Terri Lesley, a former library director, said she was wrongfully terminated for refusing to bow to county officials’ demands for censorship. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/10/10/library-payout-wyoming-book-bans-lgbtq/ Author : Jonathan Edwards Publish date : 2025-10-10 10:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley warned WNBA players as they appear to be full steam ahead for a labor dispute, while Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has come under scrutiny.Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier amplified the pressure on Engelbert during her final media availability of the season with reporters. She called out what she described as the "lack of accountability from the league office" and alleged Engelbert made scathing comments about rising stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCollier’s leadership heading into what will be heated collective bargaining negotiations was lauded among her colleagues around
Sea turtles are making a surprising comeback, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The news was not so good for Arctic seals. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/climate/iucn-red-list-endangered-species.html Author : Catrin Einhorn Publish date : 2025-10-10 08:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The quake, centered off the coast of Mindanao, struck at 9:43 a.m. local time but the extent of the damage was not immediately clear. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/10/powerful-quake-hits-philippines-davao/ Author : Andrew Jeong Publish date : 2025-10-10 05:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As artificial intelligence becomes more mainstream, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department is looking at how it can use the emerging technology.At the beginning of the year, deputies began a trial of Axon's Draft One, which is a program that writes incident reports using AI. A body camera records the interactions, then the program uses the audio plus any additional information from the deputy to create a first draft. Deputies then review everything before submitting the final report."They’re able to verify the completeness, the accuracy and all of that," Capt. Derek Ogden said, "But the initial first draft, they can’t submit
Growing outrage over crime and political scandals eroded support for President Dina Boluarte, the country’s most unpopular leader in recent history. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/world/americas/peru-ousts-president-amid-crime-surge.html Author : Mitra Taj and Genevieve Glatsky Publish date : 2025-10-10 05:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Staff from both chambers must now negotiate final, compromise legislation ahead of a vote expected later this fall. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/09/senate-ndaa-defense-bill/ Author : Noah Robertson Publish date : 2025-10-10 02:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As the holiday season kicks off, freight trucking experts say cargo theft will once again surge as more products hit the road.The July Q2 report from CargoNet, a national information-sharing system that tracks cargo theft, shows a 13% increase in cargo theft compared to the same time in 2024.Old-fashioned cargo theft is still happening, and one San Antonio-based freight business has some experience with it. "Before 2020 it was more just straight thefts," said Adam Blanchard, co-founder of Double Diamond Transport and Tanager Logistics. "They would come in, cut the seals and take cargo out of it."NINTENDO SWITCH 2 STOLEN IN $1.4M
A magnitude 7.4 quake struck the off the east coast of Mindanao, a southern Philippine island. Officials issued a tsunami warning. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/world/asia/philippines-mindanao-earthquake.html Author : Francesca Regalado Publish date : 2025-10-10 02:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Regional dynamics favored a Gaza deal. Lasting peace depends on embracing a two-state endgame. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/10/09/trump-gaza-ceasefire-middle-east/ Author : Fareed Zakaria Publish date : 2025-10-09 23:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the Philadelphia Phillies following an 11-inning thriller in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday night.The Dodgers had the bases loaded with two outs in the bottom of the 11th with outfielder Andy Pages at the plate against Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering. Pages hit a bouncing grounder to Kerkering, who had a tough time fielding the ball. He needed to make a rushed throw to the catcher J.T. Realmuto, but he tossed it too high and out of his reach.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHyeseong Kim scored the game-winning run
The president said he had made flag burning a crime punishable by a year in prison. But such a claim contradicts both Supreme Court precedent and the text of an executive order he signed. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/politics/trump-freedom-of-speech-flag-burning.html Author : Charlie Savage Publish date : 2025-10-10 00:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Trump administration cuts to in homeland security grants to D.C. and 11 states has been paused by a federal judge while they are being challenged in court. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/09/dc-homeland-security-funds-cuts/ Author : Katie Shepherd, Meagan Flynn Publish date : 2025-10-10 00:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders responded to recent comments made by former NFL coach and current ESPN pundit Rex Ryan, on Thursday. Last week, Ryan condemned Sanders for his behavior during a segment on the network's "Get Up" show. "This kid runs his mouth like, ‘I got could be a starting quarterback,’ with his arms crossed like this. Get your a-- in the front row and study and do all that. If I know, the whole league knows," Ryan said of Sanders. "Quit being an embarrassment that way. You got the talent to be a quarterback. You should be embarrassed that you’re
People on both sides seem hopeful, but sticking points remain. Here’s what we know about the agreement. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/world/gaza-peace-deal-trump-russia-plane-nobel.html Author : Katrin Bennhold Publish date : 2025-10-09 21:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The decisions follow the departures of a handful of top executives Wednesday, including assistant general manager Mark Scialabba. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/09/nationals-firings/ Author : Andrew Golden, Spencer Nusbaum Publish date : 2025-10-09 18:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Lawyers for President Donald Trump and the state of Oregon clashed Thursday before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals over Trump’s push to deploy National Guard troops to Portland — a high-stakes showdown marked by sharp accusations that the president’s actions were unlawful and unnecessary.The three-judge panel, composed of two Trump appointees and one Clinton appointee, seemed deeply skeptical of the case made by Oregon Assistant Attorney General Stacy Chaffin, including her assertion that Trump’s descriptions of the violence in Portland were hyperbolic and "untethered from reality," in Chaffin’s telling.Judges sharply questioned Chaffin about the specifics of the protests in
When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/realestate/flood-insurance-government-shutdown.html Author : Rukmini Callimachi Publish date : 2025-10-09 19:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Fall is here: This weekend features outdoor festivals dedicated to beer, wine, oysters and the fruits of the harvest. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/09/best-events-things-to-do-dc/ Author : Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly Publish date : 2025-10-09 13:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
OpenAI says its latest generation of artificial intelligence (AI) models, including GPT-5 Instant and GPT-5 Thinking, show a significant reduction in political bias compared to previous versions, according to a new internal report obtained by Fox News Digital.The report, titled "Defining and Evaluating Political Bias in LLMs," details how OpenAI developed an automated system to detect, measure and reduce political bias in its artificial intelligence platforms. This is part of a broader push to assure users that ChatGPT "doesn’t take sides" on controversial topics."People use ChatGPT as a tool to learn and explore ideas," The OpenAI report states. "That only
One of the dozens of men convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot appealed his verdict, but a French court again found him guilty. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/world/europe/pelicot-rape-case.html Author : Catherine Porter Publish date : 2025-10-09 16:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Husband thinks consulting the letter writer about his parents staying with them is unnecessary. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/10/09/ask-sahaj-husband-family-stay-weeks/ Author : Sahaj Kaur Kohli Publish date : 2025-10-09 14:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump's peace plan for the Middle East was praised by MSNBC panelists Jon Meacham, a presidential historian, and David Ignatius, a Washington Post columnist, on Thursday. "As ever, it depends on how the chapter ends. But the beginning of this chapter is remarkable. And one of the things about honesty and citizenship and a sense of, I would say, maturity about what people in a democracy should do is even if someone with whom you disagree about 99 things, does the 100 really well, you should say so, because that's what intellectual honesty is. And so all credit to
Welcome to the era of fakery. The widespread use of instant video generators like Sora will bring an end to visuals as proof. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/technology/personaltech/sora-ai-video-impact.html Author : Brian X. Chen Publish date : 2025-10-09 14:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The government shutdown has prompted private firms to release their own economic data, filling a gap left by the absence of official figures. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/09/government-shutdown-economic-data-private-firms/ Author : Abha Bhattarai, David J. Lynch Publish date : 2025-10-09 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.