“Our statistics would indicate that for a group that represents only about 2.4% of the American public, they account for something like 60% of all religious-based hate crimes,” Mr Wray said of Jewish Americans, noting that the figure had likely risen since the Israel-Gaza conflict erupted on 7 October. source
US announces 'strongest global action yet' on AI safety
The measures have been issued less than 48 hours before the UK hosts an AI safety summit.source
Cornell University boosts security after antisemitic threats
The FBI has been alerted over online posts that used slurs about Jewish students at the New York college.source
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
It’s worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combinedsource
GM deal clears way for end to US car strike
General Motors (GM), Ford and Stellantis have all now agreed to pay raises of roughly 25% over the four-year term of the new contracts, as well as other changes, including making it easier for so-called “temporary” staff to transition to full-time and receive full benefits. source
Fire destroys Iowa wind turbine after emergency workers fail to reach top
A wind turbine has been destroyed by fire in Adair County, Iowa. Video shows smoke billowing from the turbine, and a giant blade crashing to the ground in flames. Emergency crews could only watch as they did not have ladders tall enough to reach the top of the wind turbine. Authorities said they were investigating […]
Gun shop turned Maine suspect away months before mass shooting
The National Guard also flagged the suspect, saying they feared he would “commit a mass shooting”.source
Sign language interpreter among those killed in Maine shootings
“We are a community, a tightknit community, wanting to protect and support one another, and it’s devastating to know that we have lost some of our most valued, most cared for and cherished individuals,” said Regan Thibideau, another interpreter in the community. source
Matthew Perry: Chandler Bing's funniest moments in Friends
Actor Matthew Perry, who played the part of Chandler Bing in US sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 54. Law enforcement sources told US media the actor was found dead at his home in Los Angeles. Friends aired from 1994 until 2004 and followed the lives of six young friends living in New […]
China spurned Pakistan's proposals for new Belt and Road projects – Nikkei Asia
Meeting minutes reflect Beijing's concerns over political instability, securityISLAMABAD — China rejected calls to invest in fresh Belt and Road projects in Pakistan, according to the minutes of a high-level meeting between the neighboring nations, a stance experts chalk up mainly to the political uncertainty and deteriorating security plaguing Islamabad.Two officials who have seen the […]