Guardrails are urgently needed to contain potential risks from the boom in artificial intelligence, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday, likening the technology to a Formula 1 race car that might go off the track and run people over. “We are racing, and the question is how do...
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the grass along Beaumont Highway early Friday morning. HCSO watch command confirmed a body was located next to the 14300 block of Beaumont Highway shortly before 6 a.m. on Oct. 16. Driver dies after cra...
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Police said they responded to a report of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
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Several federal agencies are investigating "multiple letters containing suspicious substances," that were mailed nation wide, according to a notice sent to Senate staff....
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A penny worth an estimated $235,000 is now on display in Houston, and experts say it is one of the rarest coins in American history. U.S. Coins and Jewelry says it acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, one of an estimated 20 known to exist. The coin was held by a Houston-area fami...
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Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster, showcasing an electric sports car that can perform midair maneuvers using rocket-style thrusters developed with technology from SpaceX. The vehicle made its debut Thursday night, Oct. 15, at a SpaceX testing facility i...
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Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park....
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Three police officers have resigned amid an investigation into alleged racist texts shared among a group of six officers at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department....
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Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information ...
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Good morning, Houston.☀️ Your morning scroll starts here. From the biggest stories happening around Houston to the things everyone’s talking about, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the headlines, updates and a few things you’ll want to know before you head out the door. As...
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On Friday's show: A report found gaps in oversight of Flock cameras in Harris County. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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MORE: Houston cold front could bring a taste of fall this weekend: What to expect Friday morning: We’ve all been waiting for this! Our first “real” cold front blasts through Houston Friday morning, bringing a much-needed break from the heat and humidity. Highs will be in the 70s ...
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Billy Joel says he can't drive or perform amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus.
