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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ put detainees in metal cages labeled ‘calming areas,’ watchdog finds

A federal watchdog report has uncovered disturbing conditions at a now-shuttered Florida detention center nicknamed Alligator Alcatraz, revealing that dozens of immigrant detainees were confined in tiny metal cages. These enclosures, measuring roughly four feet by four feet, were described by facility staff as calming areas intended to help detainees de-escalate. However, the Department of […]

September 15, 2026
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Richard Tice rallies to the defence of Reform’s crypto ‘patriots’ | John Crace

Richard Tice found himself in the firing line during a particularly bruising media round this week as he attempted to defend Reform UK’s recent influx of cash from cryptocurrency billionaires. Stepping in for Nigel Farage, who appeared keen to avoid the spotlight amidst ongoing police investigations into party funding, Tice faced a grilling from Nick […]

September 15, 2026
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Live updates: Trump dismisses concerns about rapid AI development

President Donald Trump has dismissed growing anxieties surrounding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, labeling warnings about the technology as a hoax. While several prominent AI executives have recently advocated for a slowdown in development to ensure safety, Trump suggested that the primary safeguard required for managing such powerful tools is simply having a president […]

September 15, 2026
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Newsom says he won’t run for president if Harris does

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signaled that he will step aside for Kamala Harris should she choose to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. Speaking with CNN’s Jake Tapper during a fly-fishing trip in Montana, Newsom explicitly stated that he would not enter the race if the former vice president decides to run again. […]

September 15, 2026
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Kara Swisher: “No,” AI Industry can’t regulate itself

Veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher has issued a blunt warning regarding the future of artificial intelligence, arguing that the industry cannot be trusted to police its own behavior. During a recent appearance on CNN with Kaitlan Collins, Swisher dismissed the notion of self-regulation as completely ridiculous, suggesting that leaving safety and ethics in the hands […]

September 15, 2026
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Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election

The halls of Congress are once again echoing with dire predictions about the existential risks of artificial intelligence, mirroring a high profile summit held three years ago between lawmakers and tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Despite those early warnings of civilizational risk, Washington remains paralyzed. While the industry giants have since doubled […]

September 15, 2026
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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

Efforts to establish federal guardrails for artificial intelligence have hit a wall of political deadlock as President Donald Trump dismissed fears of the technology destroying humanity as a hoax. The president argued that a strong leader is the only real control necessary, a stance that aligns with many in the Republican Party who currently hold […]

September 15, 2026
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Trump dismisses AI alarms as a ‘HOAX’ — worrying White House officials

President Donald Trump sparked significant internal friction within his own administration on Monday, launching a blistering attack on those calling for stricter artificial intelligence regulations. In a flurry of social media posts, the president dismissed warnings about the existential risks of AI as a hoax, comparing the alarmism to climate change and previous investigations into […]

September 15, 2026
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‘Party for sale’? Reform’s £72m donation causes huge backlash | Politics Weekly

Reform UK has found itself at the center of a political firestorm following the revelation that it received a staggering seventy two million pounds in donations from two cryptocurrency billionaires over the weekend. The sheer scale of the windfall has sparked immediate accusations that the party is essentially for sale, raising urgent questions about the […]

September 15, 2026
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Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk

Despite repeated alarms regarding the existential risks of artificial intelligence, Washington continues to follow a familiar pattern of hesitation and inaction. For years, tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Sam Altman have warned legislators about civilizational threats, yet Congress has failed to pass any comprehensive legislation or establish meaningful guardrails for the rapidly evolving technology. […]

September 15, 2026