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Biden takes big step for the future of AI with ambitious executive orderJan 14, 2025 1:55 pm - President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations, such as large-scale data centers and new clean power facilities, can be built quickly and at scale in the United States.
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Hollywood’s awards season dates, and how they’ve been affected by the wildfiresJan 14, 2025 1:43 pm - Hollywood’s awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life in the Los Angeles area. There are near daily updates from the Hollywood guilds and organizations that put on awards shows as the industry navigates the ongoing crisis.
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Biden administration will announce it's lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for CubaJan 14, 2025 1:01 pm - The Biden administration on Tuesday is expected to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, according to U.S. officials familiar with matter. The officials were not authorized to comment and insisted on anonymity to discuss the yet to be publicly announced move.
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Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCXJan 14, 2025 12:42 pm - In a recent interview, Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy discussed their sixth studio album “The Human Fear,” the resurgence of indie music, and the band’s love for Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
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Jon Hamm is named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the YearJan 14, 2025 12:37 pm - Actor Jon Hamm, who came to fame starring as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series “Mad Men," was named Tuesday as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
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Rashida Jones stepping down as MSNBC president on eve of Trump inaugurationJan 14, 2025 10:17 am - MSNBC President Rashida Jones says she is stepping down after four years leading the liberal news network — an announcement that takes place on the eve of a second Trump administration and after changes in corporate ownership.
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Book Review: Kyle Paoletta’s ‘American Oasis’ offers lessons for a hotter, drier worldJan 14, 2025 10:13 am - As cities worldwide grapple with drought and rising temperatures from climate change, author Kyle Paoletta describes how the Southwest developed a resilience that he says other regions will need as the globe grows hotter and drier.
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Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationshipJan 14, 2025 9:51 am - Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.
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Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chiefJan 14, 2025 8:52 am - President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of his misconduct during a testy Senate confirmation hearing that drew protesters but also veterans in support.
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Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to $3.5 million salary with White SoxJan 14, 2025 7:45 am - Infielder Josh Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to his $3.5 million salary with the Chicago White Sox. Rojas can earn $500,000 based on ...