Former President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that he joined TikTok, even as many in his party criticize the popular app and call for its China-based parent company to divest. Trump’s first post on the platform was a 13-second video, which appeared to be filmed at the UFC event in New Jersey he attended on […]
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International Court of Justice. President Gabriel Boric said in a speech to lawmakers Saturday that he was appalled by the humanitarian devastation in Gaza, especially against women and children. He accused the Israeli […]
Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records before the 2016 election. Trump joins a handful of world leaders with criminal convictions. Leaders from Croatia, Israel, and France are among those to face criminal charges. Former President Donald Trump‘s criminal conviction will do little to slow his bid for The White House. On Thursday, […]
Amazon’s decision to align with the LABS Initiative reflects the company’s dedication to elevating safety standards in manufacturing facilities and advancing responsible and sustainable business practices. By leveraging the expertise and resources of the initiative, Amazon aims to strengthen its efforts of enhancing building and fire safety while promoting worker wellbeing. “Realising safe, equitable, fair, […]
The Giving Pledge has announced that OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has joined its list of wealthy philanthropists committed to donating more than half of their fortunes. The move comes after a tumultuous six months for Mr Altman, the co-founder of the San Francisco-based company behind ChatGPT and a venture capitalist who Forbes says amassed […]
The Giving Pledge has announced that OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has joined its list of wealthy philanthropists committed to donating more than half of their fortunes. The move comes after a tumultuous six months for Mr Altman, the co-founder of the San Francisco-based company behind ChatGPT and a venture capitalist who Forbes says amassed […]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — For 12-year-old Juliana St. Vil, life begins every afternoon. She bounds out of the crowded shelter where she’s been sleeping on the concrete floor for 10 months, a smile on her face despite harsh surroundings. Not yet a teenager, Juliana must navigate a Haiti oppressed by gangs that killed her father […]
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Schools is working to ensure that kids get enough to eat during summer break by participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Mobile man arrested after 4 children say they were abused: Police Through the Summer Food Service Program, called Summer Break Spot, kids 18 years old and […]
May 24—You may notice a new byline in the Aiken Standard this summer. That belongs to Win Hammond, a current University of South Carolina student pursuing a master’s degree. Hammond was one of two student journalists in the state who are named Foundation Interns by the South Carolina Press Association. He will spend his summer […]
A twice-flown SpaceX capsule has debuted on public display next to the second Mercury spacecraft to launch an American into Earth orbit and first Apollo command module to fly astronauts to the moon. The last first-generation Dragon capsule that SpaceX built to ferry cargo to and from the International Space Station went on exhibit on […]
May 22—CHEYENNE — When Taft Love told Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, he planned to run for his seat in Senate District 6, the incumbent wasn’t too pleased. “He was irritated by that decision,” Love told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Wednesday. Love announced his candidacy for Senate District 6 on May 14, a couple weeks […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Sen. Rick Scott said Wednesday that he will run for Senate Republican leader when Mitch McConnell steps down from the post, becoming the third Republican in the race. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the current No. 2 Republican in the Senate, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn have already announced they are […]