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ChatGPT for Teens Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Failures
Common Sense Media says OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens failed tests involving parental alerts, crisis referrals and age checks. The New York Times also reports that the new mode includes a study tool but still completes students’ homework. OpenAI disputes the nonprofit’s findings.
The New York Times - Los Angeles Times
Russia Launches Major Strikes on Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies
Ukraine says Russian strikes killed at least 11 people and injured 34 others across several locations, including Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces responded by striking Russian oil facilities and other targets.
U.S. Stocks Stay Near Records as Oil and Treasury Yields Rise
U.S. stock futures were little changed after the major indexes reached records in the previous session. Treasury yields remained elevated, while oil prices rose as traders assessed supply risks linked to attacks in the Middle East and storm-related production shutdowns in the Gulf of Mexico.
National News
Southern California Swelters Under Record Heat
An unprecedented heat wave has pushed temperatures in Southern California 15 to 20 degrees above normal for autumn. Several cities broke records, and extreme heat warnings remained in place along the California coast.
Gulf Tropical Depression Could Become the Season’s First Hurricane
Tropical Depression Nine was forecast to become the Atlantic season’s first hurricane and potentially the latest first hurricane in more than a century. The system was located about 630 miles southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
Arizona University Suspends Fraternity Activities During Investigation
The University of Arizona placed its fraternity chapters on activities suspension while it investigates allegations including assault, drug use and hazing.
Politics
Susan Collins Distances Herself From Trump in Maine Senate Debate
Republican Sen. Susan Collins presented herself as independent from President Trump during a debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson. She said she was not the president’s “favorite senator,” emphasized differences with Republicans and said she had voted with Joe Biden more than 90% of the time while he was president.
The Guardian - The New York Times
Politicians Condemn Trump’s Comments About California Cities
Democrats and Republicans criticized President Trump after he suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. Residents of both cities expressed alarm, while the White House said he was warning about the risks posed by a nuclear Iran.
ICE Deputized Officers Received Shortened Training, Emails Show
Emails reviewed by The Washington Post indicate that police officers assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement received a shortened training course that reduced instruction on federal immigration laws.
Business & Finance
Oil Prices Rise on Houthi Attacks and Gulf Storm Risks
Oil prices climbed as traders weighed Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and storm-related production shutdowns in the U.S. Gulf against recovering crude supplies from the Middle East.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
Venture Firm Behind Groq Targets $10 Billion Fund
A Dallas venture firm that backed artificial-intelligence startups, including chip company Groq, is seeking to raise a $10 billion fund. Its successful investments have placed the firm among a small group of venture companies pursuing funds of that size.
Paramount-Warner Deal Ushers in a New Hollywood Era
David Ellison’s megadeal combining Paramount and Warner Bros. closed Tuesday, creating a newly merged media company and reshaping the entertainment and news industries. Analysts and consumers are watching to see how the deal could affect films, streaming services and prices.
World News
Ukraine Regains Ground in the Donbas
Ukrainian forces have so far thwarted Russian efforts to encircle cities in the Donbas, according to The New York Times. Moscow maintains that its capture of the region is inevitable, while Kyiv has used drones and other military operations to challenge the Russian push.
Mass Trials in El Salvador Draw Human Rights Concerns
Lawyers warn that mass trials involving people imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele’s gang crackdown rely on vague evidence and restrict defendants’ ability to mount a proper defense.
Iran’s Oil Continues to Move Through an Asian “Shadow Economy”
Companies continue servicing a “dark fleet” of Iranian tankers operating off Malaysia despite Washington’s threat to target them. The case illustrates the difficulties the United States faces in trying to stop Iranian oil exports.
The New York Times - The New York Times
Houthi Attacks Target Airports in Yemen and Saudi Arabia
The Houthis attacked Aden airport, with one missile hitting the runway shortly before a flight from Cairo was due to land. Saudi forces also said they had downed a missile near Riyadh, while attacks on two Saudi airports raised concerns about regional supply disruptions.
Al Jazeera - The Wall Street Journal
Arts & Culture
Oscar-Winning Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, who won an Oscar for “On the Waterfront,” has died at 102. She also starred opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” and appeared in films including “Exodus” and “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming.”
Louis Vuitton Looks to a Warmer Future at Paris Fashion Week
Designer Nicolas Ghesquière presented a futuristic Louis Vuitton show at the Louvre, with models walking beneath images of flying cars. The collection’s light fabrics and vented designs reflected his comments about a warming world and record summer temperatures.
Tech & Society
OpenAI Releases Findings on 377 Math Problems
OpenAI released research on more than 300 mathematical problems after an earlier solution drew criticism from mathematicians. The company described the new release as more responsive to concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting research.
The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal
Canadian Surgeons Train AI to Distinguish Safe Incisions
At a Toronto hospital, surgeons are training an artificial-intelligence system to distinguish a safe incision from a potentially catastrophic one. The effort is part of Canada’s broader plan to use AI to improve its health care system.
Boston Dynamics Names Former Amazon Executive as CEO
Boston Dynamics appointed Rohit Prasad, a former Amazon executive, as its chief executive officer.
Sports
Lionel Messi Ends Argentina Career With Goal and Two Assists
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a goal and two assists in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Benin. The 39-year-old received an emotional farewell from 85,000 fans in Buenos Aires.
White Sox Complete Remarkable Turnaround
The Chicago White Sox, who lost 121 games two seasons ago, are now five wins from the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in the playoffs. Manager Will Venable has used tactics influenced by basketball as part of the team’s transformation.
U.S. Men’s Team Finishes Perfect International Window
The U.S. men’s national team beat Canada 1-0, with Justin Ellis scoring in the first half. The victory gave Mauricio Pochettino’s team four wins in four matches during the extended international window.
| WED | 💧 | THU | FRI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☀️ 43/65 | 0% | ☁️ 54/77 | ☁️ 55/71 |
| Los Angeles | ☀️ 70/99 | 1% | 🌫️ 65/94 | ☁️ 70/90 |
| San Francisco | 🌤️ 55/82 | 0% | ☀️ 55/72 | 🌤️ 61/74 |
| Chicago | ☀️ 54/75 | 0% | ☁️ 47/75 | ☁️ 52/71 |
| Houston | ☁️ 69/90 | 2% | 🌤️ 71/91 | 🌤️ 75/92 |
| Dallas | ☀️ 62/86 | 0% | ⛅ 62/87 | ☁️ 73/89 |
| Phoenix | ☀️ 77/101 | 1% | ☀️ 74/103 | ☁️ 88/103 |
| Philadelphia | ☀️ 43/67 | 0% | ☁️ 51/75 | ☁️ 57/71 |
| San Antonio | 🌤️ 65/89 | 0% | ☀️ 66/89 | ☁️ 72/89 |
| San Diego | 🌤️ 71/97 | 0% | 🌫️ 69/88 | 🌤️ 71/83 |
| San Jose | ☀️ 60/92 | 0% | 🌤️ 56/84 | ☀️ 67/91 |
| Austin | ☀️ 62/93 | 0% | ☁️ 63/90 | ☁️ 75/91 |
| Jacksonville | 🌧️ 71/79 | 75% | 🌧️ 72/80 | 🌧️ 70/78 |
| Fort Worth | ☀️ 61/87 | 0% | ☀️ 62/87 | ☁️ 74/89 |
| Columbus | ☀️ 44/76 | 0% | ⛅ 52/74 | 🌤️ 53/72 |
| Charlotte | 🌫️ 50/78 | 0% | ☁️ 54/87 | ☁️ 65/84 |
| Indianapolis | ☀️ 48/78 | 0% | ☁️ 49/78 | ☁️ 54/80 |
| Seattle | 🌫️ 50/64 | 0% | ☁️ 48/67 | 🌦️ 54/66 |
| Denver | ☁️ 54/87 | 3% | ☁️ 51/85 | ☁️ 66/85 |
| Boston | ☀️ 38/65 | 1% | 🌧️ 51/69 | ☁️ 52/66 |
| Nashville | ☀️ 53/84 | 0% | ☀️ 59/86 | ☁️ 65/87 |
| Detroit | 🌤️ 55/76 | 2% | ☁️ 48/75 | ☁️ 52/69 |
| Portland | ☀️ 55/73 | 0% | ☁️ 55/74 | 🌦️ 57/74 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 69/97 | 0% | ☀️ 70/99 | ☀️ 84/99 |
| Miami | 🌦️ 77/85 | 45% | 🌦️ 75/84 | 🌧️ 75/87 |
| Atlanta | 🌤️ 55/80 | 0% | ☁️ 57/86 | ☁️ 68/85 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 49/81 | 1% | ☁️ 46/69 | ☁️ 54/76 |
| Kansas City | ☀️ 60/87 | 0% | ☁️ 55/85 | ☀️ 65/86 |
| New Orleans | ☁️ 70/81 | 1% | ☁️ 70/82 | 🌦️ 72/78 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 71/85 | 10% | ⛈️ 72/82 | 🌦️ 73/81 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 38/49 | 44% | 🌦️ 38/51 | 🌦️ 36/48 |