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Military’s Haleakala telescope project draws deep opposition on Maui
48+ min ago (646+ words) Following weeks of escalating public opposition, the Maui County Council now stands in unanimous opposition to the military's plan to build up to seven telescopes in a state conservation district atop Haleakal. The council passed a resolution Friday urging the…...
Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo “supply chain risk” designation
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (481+ words) Anthropic is suing the Trump administration for what it calls an "unlawful campaign of retaliation" against the artificial intelligence company over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology. Anthropic asked federal courts on Monday to reverse the…...
Anthropic sues Trump administration in effort to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (483+ words) WASHINGTON " Anthropic is suing the Trump administration for what it calls an "unlawful campaign of retaliation" against the artificial intelligence company over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology. Anthropic asked federal courts on Monday to reverse…...
Gas prices rise again as Iran conflict escalates; one gallon could reach $4 average this week
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (424+ words) WASHINGTON " After a massive uptick over the weekend, gas prices in the U.S. continued to rise Monday as the ongoing conflict with Iran wreaks havoc on energy markets around the world." On Monday, the average price for a gallon of gas…...
What to Stream: 'Zootopia 2,' Oscars, Kim Gordon, 'One Piece' and 'Scarpetta"
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (240+ words) Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western family drama series "The Madison" debuting on Paramount+ and the animated smash "Zootopia 2" landing on Disney+ are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. " To call them veterans almost…...
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunges more than 7% and other Asian markets also tumble as oil surges to $114 a barrel
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (91+ words) Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunges more than 7% and other Asian markets also tumble as oil surges to $114 a barrel'KING5.com Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunges more than 7% and other Asian markets also tumble as oil surges to $114 a barrel To…...
Jennifer Runyon, 'Ghostbusters' and 'Another World' actress, dies at 65 after battle with cancer
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (306+ words) WASHINGTON " Jennifer Runyon, the actress who had roles in "Ghostbusters" and "Another World" among many other projects, has died of cancer. She was 65." "Bewitched" star Erin Murphy, who was friends with Runyon, broke the news on social media Sunday evening....
Netflix acquires AI filmmaking startup founded by Ben Affleck
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (393+ words) WASHINGTON " Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an artificial intelligence filmmaking technology company founded by actor and director Ben Affleck, the streaming service announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Los Angeles-based startup has developed AI tools designed to assist…...
Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (309+ words) NEW MEXICO, USA " The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after the military's deployment of the lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month....
Corey Parker, 'Friday the 13th,' 'Flying Blind' actor, dies at 60
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (219+ words) WASHINGTON " Corey Parker, the versatile television and movie actor turned mentor, has died. He was 60." TMZ"reported he died from cancer, but did the family did not disclose which type." Parker was best known for his debut role as Pete…...