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US GOVERNMENT SET TO INVEST $32 BILLION IN IT'S AI REGULATION

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The $32 billion budget allocation is a clear indicator of the importance the Senate places on AI as a cornerstone of future innovation. This funding is intended to support key organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation, ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of AI research and development.

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KAMALA HARRIS UTTERS PROFANITY IN ADVICE TO YOUNG AMERICANS

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Vice President Kamala Harris used a profanity on Monday while offering advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders about how to break through barriers.

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VCU GRADUATES STAGE WALKOUT DURING GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN'S COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

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In a remarkable display of dissent, dozens of graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) staged a walkout during Governor Glenn Youngkin’s commencement speech. The decision to leave the ceremony was fueled, in part, by the governor’s remarks concerning campus protests.

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WALMART SLASHES HUNDREDS OF JOBS WHILE RESTRICTING REMOTE WORK

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Walmart is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs and asking most remote workers to move to offices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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BLINKEN ARRIVES IN KYIV TO REASSURE UKRAINE OF US SUPPORT

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in a move aimed at reassuring the country of US support during its ongoing conflict with Russia. This diplomatic trip marks Blinken’s fourth visit to Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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STEVE WOZNIAK BECOMES A BEACON OF INNOVATION AND FREEDOM AT CU BOULDER’S COMMENCEMENT

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As the University of Colorado Boulder’s class of 2024 gathered under the cloudy skies of Folsom Field, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The commencement ceremony, held on May 9, 2024, was not just a celebration of academic achievements but also a testament to resilience. The graduates, who began their college journey amidst the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, were finally reaping the rewards of their perseverance.

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PART OF COLLAPSED BALTIMORE BRIDGE DEMOLISHED

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Demolition experts used explosives on Monday to remove part of a collapsed bridge in Baltimore and free a cargo ship that has been trapped since it rammed into the structure in March.

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STATE GOVERNMENTS TO FUND AI GUN DETECTION IN SCHOOLS: A STEP TOWARDS ENHANCED SAFETY

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Reports indicate that states like Kansas may soon allocate up to $5 million in grants for schools to implement AI systems capable of identifying firearms through surveillance cameras. This move is part of a broader effort to employ technology in safeguarding students.

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