Stories from United States

Hebrew Union College President Andrew Rayfeld announced the decision to discontinue two of the school's three domestic residential rabbinical programs. Rayfeld stated the institution could no longer afford to maintain all three separate programs.

Microsoft has removed the Copilot AI tool from the Xbox gaming platform. CEO Asha Sharma stated the tool did not align with the platform's mission. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Tuesday that the company is winding down Copilot on mobile and will stop development of Copilot on consoles. This move marks a shift in the platform's AI integration strategy. The CRI Huayu Global broadcast mentions the development of a mobile factory and the use of data points in manufacturing processes, which is tangentially related to AI development. The CEO of Xbox has terminated the development of Copilot AI and initiated a leadership overhaul within the division.

An Nvidia billionaire has donated $200 million to fund artificial intelligence research. The funds will be allocated to various research projects. This donation was also reported 4 minutes ago. The specific focus of the research was not detailed.

A man killed two people and injured three others during a shooting at a shopping mall in Carrollton, Texas. Police arrested the suspect following the incident. The Carrollton police chief provided details on how the suspect was tracked down.

Philadelphia officials announced the resolution of a lawsuit against Frank's, Tanner's, and DeLia's gun shops. The lawsuit, filed nearly three years ago, alleged the shops repeatedly sold weapons to obvious straw purchasers.

Health Secretary Robert F. Some patients reported that providers discouraged them from discontinuing the medication or failed to provide guidance on safe weaning processes. Experts acknowledge that side effects can be serious for many users. The program aims to support a careful weaning process for those choosing to stop medication. According to Vera Foyer, only approximately 8 to 10 percent of children with mental health conditions require medication, while talk therapy is sufficient for the majority. Access to talk therapy remains a challenge for many patients. The Kennedy administration has announced new initiatives aimed at helping individuals gradually reduce their use of antidepressants. The Department of Health and Human Services will convene a technical expert panel in July to develop formal clinical guidelines for antidepressant tapering.

An Nvidia billionaire has donated $200 million to fund artificial intelligence research. The donation aims to advance AI development and innovation. The specific recipient institutions have not yet been announced.

Bowie State University and Prince George's County Public Schools are creating a new fast-track admissions program. The program is designed for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA. The initiative aims to streamline the admissions process for qualifying students.

The American military operation known as "Epic Fury" against Iran has been completed. Washington is now shifting its focus toward ensuring maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the source. US Secretary of State Blinken confirmed that offensive military operations against Iran have concluded. Missile activity originating from Iran has had an impact on global oil markets. The specific nature of the activity and its precise market effects are under observation. A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 aerial refueling tanker transmitted an emergency code 7700 while flying over the Persian Gulf, near Iranian airspace. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that focus has shifted to Project Liberty. President Donald Trump informed Congress of the operation's conclusion.

AMD reported an optimistic financial forecast following a surge in demand for AI data center hardware. AMD provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming quarter, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence chips.