1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (279+ words) Some of the biggest AI models aren't shy about using nuclear weapons to settle disputes in simulated war scenarios, a new academic study finds. Why it matters: Militaries are already using AI for decision support " and research suggests those systems…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (240+ words) February may be nearing its end, but there's still plenty of time to commemorate Black History Month in Denver. Why it matters: The annual celebration recognizing African American history, contributions and culture is especially vital at a time when attempts…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (233+ words) The Washington Post is launching a new creator-led newsletter on Beehiiv as part of its newly announced WP Creator initiative. Why it matters: The Post is the latest legacy media outlet to turn to Beehiiv as a way to expand…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago  (326+ words) Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT often boost San Francisco in city comparison rankings, underscoring how deeply the AI's training data is steeped in the internet's Silicon Valley narratives, a new study finds. Why it matters: As AI tools…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago  (295+ words) ICE is on a multi-billion-dollar quest for new immigration detention facilities, but they're increasingly facing pushback from an unlikely foe: Republicans. Why it matters: The Trump administration has prioritized investing tens of billions of dollars to increase how many people…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (291+ words) As hostility toward health care workers rises, Utah lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would require all hospitals in the state to create formal workplace violence reporting systems. Why it matters: Violence against health care workers has soared since the…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (238+ words) The K-shaped economy " wealthy Americans propping up consumer spending while poorer consumers increasingly pull back " has become the economic consensus. Why it matters: The narrative has seeped into how CEOs explain spending patterns and how economic policymakers think about risk....

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (288+ words) Thousands of PNC workers will return to Downtown later this spring, and the company's Pittsburgh regional head says it could help jumpstart the neighborhood's daytime rebound. Why it matters: Since the pandemic, Downtown has recovered in terms of restaurant, entertainment…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (305+ words) The Society Wynwood apartment complex opened in 2024. Credit: Society Wynwood New apartments, hotels and office buildings have transformed Wynwood from a low-rise arts district into a densely packed mixed-use neighborhood. Why it matters: The wave of taller, denser buildings has…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (200+ words) Incidents of gun violence in Shockoe Bottom started trending up last year following a few years of improvement after an especially violent 2018 for the nightlife district. State of play:: Business owners say they're fed up with the cycle and desperately…...