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24.10 / 03:15

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In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Orlando, Florida federal court, Megan Garcia said Character. AI targeted her son, Sewell Setzer, with «anthropomorphic, hypersexualised, and frighteningly realistic experiences». She said the company programmed its chatbot to «misrepresent itself as a real person, a licensed psychotherapist, and an adult lover, ultimately resulting in Sewell's desire to no longer live outside» of the world created by the service.

23.10 / 21:43

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A Venezuelan media tycoon has been charged in federal court in Florida for what authorities say was his role in laundering money in a conspiracy to siphon more than $1 billion from Venezuela's state oil company

23.10 / 12:35

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Meta Platforms took down accounts on Threads and Instagram that track the private jet travel of famous figures including Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian and others. The company said the accounts, which use publicly available data to chronicle the planes’ movements, were suspended for privacy reasons, citing “the risk of physical harm to individuals." The episode echoes a decision Musk made to ban flight-tracking accounts on Twitter after he had acquired the platform, now called X.

22.10 / 17:09

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Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges

22.10 / 17:09

UPS Aware Trade Actor Justice reports Department Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams

The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief

22.10 / 00:23

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Tim Alper is a British journalist and features writer who has worked at Cryptonews.com since 2018. He has written for media outlets such as the BBC, the Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo. He has also worked...

21.10 / 17:21

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Abortion is an important issue for many voters, especially young women, heading into the November election.

21.10 / 16:07

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North Carolina’s Biltmore Estate will soon reopen after being forced to close when floodwaters pushed by Hurricane Helene devasted the area

21.10 / 02:39

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ATLANTA—Democrat Kamala Harris is courting a narrow slice of undecided, GOP-leaning voters while trying to turn out her party’s base in the final stretch of the presidential campaign, as Republican Donald Trump doubles down on his strongest supporters with off-script moments that have threatened to overshadow his closing arguments. People close to the campaigns believe the race is still too close to call a clear leader, with early voting under way.

20.10 / 09:43

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ghost ship' that washed ashore near St Augustine, Florida due to Hurricane Mliton has taken people with shock and interest. The story went viral and thousands were curious even after several inconsistencies. However, to the disappointment of many, it has turned out to be false. The rumour started a week after Hurricane Milton hit the shores of Florida. Despite the fact that the storm hit on October 9 and on the opposite side of the state, the ghost ship story gained significant traction. The original post amassed over 21,000 shares, with social media users spreading the narrative widely.

19.10 / 10:19

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Ruholamin Haqshanas is a contributing crypto writer for CryptoNews. He is a crypto and finance journalist with over four years of experience. Ruholamin has been featured in several high-profile crypto...

18.10 / 19:23

security Enterprise reports Department Investigations Relationships GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China

A group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises

17.10 / 17:11

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Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year

17.10 / 01:49

COST UPS Research Trade track reports CSX profit rose 8% in the third quarter but hurricane damage will impact current period

CSX delivered 3% more shipments in the third quarter to help drive its profit 8% higher

16.10 / 21:49

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Julia is an experienced editor with a passion for covering a wide variety of beats. She loves all things politics and regularly covers regulatory updates on emerging technology here for Crypto News.

16.10 / 20:19

Airlines Boeing President Justice Diversity inclusion Department The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy

The federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company

16.10 / 03:39

Hollywood awards Research film Oscar stars Schools 'Anora' might be the movie of the year. Sean Baker hopes it changes some things

Sean Baker's “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars

16.10 / 03:39

UPS Provident Action Assurant Election community Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

The Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

16.10 / 03:39

COST Aware community Experts Universities cover reports After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives

15.10 / 18:43

COST Fishing cover Department evacuation Equality Hurricanes posing increasing problems for East Coast fisheries without insurance

It cost fish farmers in Prince Edward Island more than $70 million when Hurricane Fiona hit in 2022. Similarily, owners evacuated the biggest shrimp farm in the United States when Hurricane Milton bore down on Florida last week.

15.10 / 10:19

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