Stories from United States

US Vice President JD Vance expressed concern during a recent phone call with technology company CEOs regarding new artificial intelligence models. The Wall Street Journal reported that Vance specifically mentioned Anthropic's Metis model during these discussions. Vance, the current Vice President, is described as both historically and currently unpopular. Vance convened an emergency call with the heads of major AI companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, XAI, and Microsoft. Vance warned these business leaders that AI models, specifically mentioning 'Mifos,' could disrupt critical infrastructure such as banks and hospitals. Andrey Ryabrov, founder of the American IT company FinC AI, supported Vance's concerns, stating that these models are 'really cool' and capable of finding such errors.

Geology officials have advised residents in residential areas and the city of Tupelo to exercise caution. The warning specifically concerns the potential for volcanic ashfall in the area.

A proposal on the August 4th ballot in the county would require all communities to participate in a regional transit system if approved by voters.

Gwen Stefani and her band have commenced an 18-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The approximately two-hour performance heavily featured material from the band's 1995 breakthrough album, 'Tragic Kingdom'. Kareem Leon's September residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas has already sold out. He is also scheduled to play the Barclay Center in Brooklyn on June 5th and Madison Square Garden on June 22nd. The roughly two-hour performance treated fans to the band's ska-pop songbook, with a heavy focus on their 1995 breakthrough album, 'Tragic Kingdom'.

An injury wreck occurred on the eastbound side of the 91 freeway at Euclid, blocking the slow lanes. This incident caused traffic to back up to Beach Boulevard as drivers made their way towards Anaheim.

OnStar collected contact information, geolocation data, and driving behavior data from hundreds of thousands of Californians. This data was sold to two data brokers, Verisk Analytics and LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

The Trump administration is looking to order all U.S. government agencies to partner with AI companies to protect their networks from AI-enabled cyber attacks. However, there will be no requirement for the government to test out those AI models before their release. A draft executive order from President Trump would revamp existing cybersecurity information sharing programs to include AI companies and address threats posed by the emerging technology. The directive would stop short of requiring government approval for cutting-edge AI models.

Thieves in Colorado are drilling holes in gas tanks to steal fuel. Joanne Taylor of Englewood reported that two holes were drilled in her truck's gas tank, and 22 gallons of fuel were stolen. Local mechanic Jason Colson confirmed similar incidents have occurred with other SUVs. Joanne Taylor of Englewood was mentioned in connection with this ongoing issue.

A new program announced today will provide hundreds of free diapers to some parents of California newborns before they leave the hospital. The initiative involves hospitals that primarily serve low-income patients. The program aims to ease financial strain on families, particularly focusing on low-income families in its first year. Participating hospitals will distribute the diapers, with plans for future expansion. The diapers will be in sizes for newborns and babies up to 14 pounds. Families will receive the special delivery when discharged from a hospital. California is set to become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers. The 'Golden State Start' program will provide 400 Baby to Baby diapers to all new parents at no cost. Kelly Sawyer-Patrickoff, co-CEO of Baby to Baby, is partnering with the state on this initiative.

The State Department is launching reviews into more than 50 Mexican consulates operating across the United States. A State Department official stated the review is part of a broader effort, according to reports from CBS News. foreign policy with the Trump administration's priorities. This move could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some diplomatic missions. The CIA and State Department are described as being more liberal and not supportive of Donald Trump, viewing him as disruptive and not aligning with their political ideas. The source suggests a 'deep state' exists within the CIA, and this information was published in the Washington Post. This action is based on reports from 'C'. The US State Department is not prepared to submit requests for inspecting various sites in Israel.