After deadly shootings, police experts question how well ICE officers are vetted
The recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine come at a time when the federal agency has hired a huge number of officers quickly. Some law enforcement experts worry that this kind of a hiring spree can lead police agencies to cut corners in vetting new hires.
'New York Times' alleges White House abuses legal system to intimidate reporters
The New York Times will argue in court Thursday that the White House is abusing the justice system to intimidate reporters over a story that angered President Trump.
The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.
DOT cranks up its campaign to strip bike lane references from federal websites
Transportation officials have removed a growing list of safety materials that mention bike lanes from federal websites. Safety advocates warn that's undermining proven measures for reducing crashes.
These Catholic sisters want to start a new order with a difficult mission: helping clergy abuse survivors
Sisters Theresa Alethia and Danielle Lussier call themselves the Sisters of the Little Way of Beauty, Truth and Goodness. Their order plans to help victims of abuse.
How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states.
FDA panel considers easing peptide restrictions
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are weighing the evidence for seven different peptides. Favorable votes would pave the way for easier access.
A town renamed its festival 'AI Love Irondale Day.' Then came the comments
The online outcry over the renaming of a summer festival illustrates the unease over the data center boom in the South.
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Trump administration signs nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Trump ramps up aggression against Iran despite declining support, House passes Pentagon funding bill.
OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models gone rogue. Here is what to know
The incident is stirring debates over the need for stronger AI guardrails and the extent to which AI agents are capable of acting on their own.
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Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals
The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.
BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
Friend of Manchester synagogue attacker jailed for plot on military base
Mohammad Bashir, 31, drove Jihad Al-Shamie on a trip to conduct hostile reconnaissance at a military base.
UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
'Every victim will feel the same,' says mother of PC Harper over early prison release
As the deadline for releases approaches, Andy Burnham has reignited a row over the legislation after he said he would review the plans.
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.
Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.
Thousands evacuated in France fires
A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.
Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought
Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.
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Stats watchdog prescribes stronger caveats for NHS Palantir claims
Health service told to ensure ministers don't mistake before-and-after comparisons for cause and effect
Amazon's AGI department finds humans are optional
AI remains its biggest bet, Bezos brigade tells El Reg, even as another round of layoffs reaches the teams building it