Category: AP

Sep 23

Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI

Article content UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain pitched itself to the world Friday as a ready leader in shaping an international response to the rise of artificial intelligence, with Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden telling the U.N. General Assembly his country was “determined to be in the vanguard.” Touting the United Kingdom’s tech companies, its […]
Sep 18

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Article content CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said popular dating companies such as Tinder, Bumble […]
Sep 15

North Dakota panel will reconsider denying permit for Summit CO2 pipeline

Article content BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota utility regulators in an unusual move granted a request to reconsider their denial of a key permit for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. North Dakota’s Public Service Commission in a 2-1 vote on Friday granted Summit Carbon Solutions’ request for reconsideration. Chairman Randy Christmann said the panel […]
Sep 15

Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Stephanie Liechtenstein Published Sep 14, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation FILE – In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Ebrahim Raisi, center, attends a ceremony to deliver the domestically built missiles to the armed forces as his […]
Sep 15

Botulism outbreak tied to sardines served in Bordeaux leaves 1 person dead and several hospitalized

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Alex Turnbull Published Sep 14, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content PARIS (AP) — Matt Jackson was riding an electric bike through Bordeaux wine country when he started feeling strange. Nine days later, he’s on a breathing machine in […]