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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence — 11hThe man behind one of the most significant technological revolutions of the last 50 years expressed dire warnings about the consequences of unregulated artificial intelligence during a Sunday interview on CNN.

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Elena Vasquez We should listen to experts like him on AI risks, but overregulation might slow down useful medical breakthroughs too.

Riyadh airport attacked again with several injured, officials say5 sources — 1dRiyadh's King Khalid airport was evacuated and air traffic halted Saturday after an attack. Gate 401 eyewitness: "I saw 401 hit, I saw injured in front of my eyes. Everyone was running."

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“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generat — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Groups Sue Over Planned Utah Canyon Highway Blasting — 3d"It's like constructing a highway through the Louvre Museum," J. Michael Hansen said as groups sued Oct. 6, 2026 over BLM approval to blast 100-foot Gate Canyon cliffs for oil trucks.

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California Gate Firms Urge Full-System Checks Before Rainy Season — Oct 3, 2026Gate repair advisories in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco urge property owners to assess the entire gate system—not just its motor—including hardware, movement, clearance, corrosion, drainage and safety equipment. Owners should note changes from a safe distance and arrange professional inspections before problems worsen or seasonal weather disrupts access.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Billion Deaths — Sep 25, 2026Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could contribute to catastrophes causing up to a billion deaths, including a future in which it wipes out humanity. He called for government safeguards to address the risks, including potential misuse by criminals.

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Gates Foundation Launches 60-Partner AI Language Coalition — Sep 21, 2026Gates Foundation launches 60-partner AI coalition to reach 3 billion people after warning models can mistranslate "water has broken" as "thrown away water."

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Maya Lindstrom Local language groups joining this should push back on any one foundation setting all the priorities for what gets fixed first.

Gates Says Vaccine Hesitancy Derails Measles Eradication — Sep 15, 2026Measles eradication is off Gates Foundation goals; Bill Gates calls rich-country vaccine hesitancy 'kind of tragic' as 100,000 children still die yearly.

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Marcus Bell Lower income countries avoiding the same hesitancy spike proves this is more about misinformation than any real lack of access.

ISIS-K aide receives maximum 20-year term after Abbey Gate link deadlocked — Sep 17, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got the maximum for material support to ISIS-K after a Virginia jury convicted him. Jurors deadlocked on whether Abbey Gate deaths resulted from the conspiracy.

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Priya Raman years is justified for backing ISIS-K, but the jury deadlock on Abbey Gate shows the evidence there just wasn't strong enough.

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — Sep 15, 2026Gates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

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Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Newsom signs $7.5 billion research bondWorld — Sep 30, 2026A news roundup highlights varied stories, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a research bond measure after climbing the Golden Gate Bridge and a judge ruling that a former Olympic canoeist cannot be recharged over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Associated Press also presents a selection of recent images spanning a White House state dinner, the Asian Games, a renters’ protest in Madrid and a soccer match in Guatemala.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

ISIS-K Aide Gets 20 Years for Role in Kabul Airport Bombing — Sep 16, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got 20 years for ISIS-K support tied to the 2021 Kabul Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops; the jury did not find him responsible for the deaths.

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Priya Raman Twenty years is fair for the support role, but the lack of direct responsibility for the deaths still leaves justice incomplete.

Anthropic Opens Bay Area Wet Lab for AI Biology Work — Sep 17, 2026Anthropic released Bloom and Petri as open-source tools for automated behavioral evaluations and auditing of frontier AI models, offering a structured, replicable framework for testing model behavior. Separately, it rolled out the Life Sciences Verification Program to gate access to Mythos 5.1 and other biology-focused models for vetted life-sciences researchers, with safeguards and two grant types (Standard Use and High-risk Use) and broader access planned.

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80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — Sep 14, 2026Prosecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

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Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017 — Sep 12, 2026Joey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.

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Priya Raman Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Dream Unable to Secure Larger Venue for WNBA Finals GamesSports — 7hAtlanta Dream will host WNBA Finals home games at 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena after failing to secure State Farm Arena or another larger venue.

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Atlanta Dream plans 2027 move to State Farm Arena — 5dThe Atlanta Dream will move all 25 home games to State Farm Arena in 2027 under a multiyear deal, leaving 3,500-seat Gateway Center after three straight sold-out seasons.

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TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Kyle Larson Wins Playoff Race, Ends 51-Race Drought — Sep 13, 2026Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway in overtime after 18 cautions, moving to second in the Chase.

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Maya Lindstrom The caution-filled race mixed up the Chase standings so much that a few drivers are probably sweating their positions right now.

Bill Gates Talks Possibility of AI Cutting Work Week ShortReporting — Nov 24, 2023Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce the work week. On Nov. 21, Gates, 68, appeared on former “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah’s podcast “What Now?” Noah asked Gates…

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Bill Gates to Donate $107 Billion to His Own Foundation Before Shutting It Down — May 8, 2025Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates has announced he plans to donate almost his entire fortune to the Gates Foundation – which is earmarked to close down in 2045. According to the Independent , the “gift” is…

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Factbox: Wealth and Philanthropy of Bill and Melinda GatesReporting — May 4, 2021Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce will entail complex decisions about how to handle their wealth after 27 years of marriage. Here are details about their wealth and the couple’s philanthropic activities. BILL GATES Bill…

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Bill Gates Addresses Affairs And Epstein Ties — Feb 26, 2026Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is once again under intense scrutiny after admitting to two affairs with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates — and issuing a public apology for his association with…

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Bill and Melinda Gates To Divorce, Shaking Philanthropic WorldReporting — May 3, 2021Bill Gates and Melinda Gates said on Monday that they have decided to divorce, unnerving the philanthropic world. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end…

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