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Rogue OpenAI agents accessed US government websites - Politico

Rogue OpenAI agents accessed US government websites - Politico

It’s the latest instance of “misaligned” activity confirmed by the company as concerns about AI risks grow.

These Starbucks locations are closing in the Sacramento area - KCRA

These Starbucks locations are closing in the Sacramento area - KCRA

Starbucks reportedly plans to close 250 stores across North America this week, including several across the Sacramento area.

Common kitchen staple may sharpen your brain — and it only takes 2 tablespoons - Fox News

Common kitchen staple may sharpen your brain — and it only takes 2 tablespoons - Fox News

Eating about 2 tablespoons of tomato paste daily for three months boosted attention, processing speed and associative memory scores in a new study.

Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market? - BBC

Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market? - BBC

Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections - apnews.com

New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections - apnews.com

A New Mexico jury has found Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections on the social media platform. The verdict arrived Friday, the latest legal setback that has already cost the company billions of dollars. It is now up to the judge to det…

More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S. - PBS

More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S. - PBS

More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker, according to the Department of Agriculture.

McDonald’s promises to bring back colorful PlayPlaces in bid to win over frustrated parents - New York Post

McDonald’s promises to bring back colorful PlayPlaces in bid to win over frustrated parents - New York Post

McDonald’s says it’s no longer playing around with kid amenities and customer service.

Walmart chief rules out personalised pricing as AI transforms retail - Financial Times

Walmart chief rules out personalised pricing as AI transforms retail - Financial Times

Largest US retailer issues open letter saying it will not use electronic shelf labels to change costs based on shopper identity

If You Want to Know Who America’s Oligarchs Are, Read This List - rollingstone.com

If You Want to Know Who America’s Oligarchs Are, Read This List - rollingstone.com

Donald Trump's state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping features a who's who of the American oligarchy, from tech CEOs to Republican politicians.