Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election - nbcnews.com
Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election  nbcnews.comA fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics  CNNCongress faces frenzy of AI fears: ‘The monster is loose’  thehill.comAs Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers  nytimes.comJohnson calls for AI solutions but says Congress won't take the lead  axios.com

Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown - NPR
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown  NPRTrump downplays the need to check AI development, second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order  AP NewsMonday briefing: Trump backs AI; skincare tips; how solar panels could work at night; and more  The Washington PostTrump rejects call by CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI to slow AI down: 'Whoever wins with AI wins'  YahooTrump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down  BBC

Iran War Updates: Oil prices jump to near 4-month high as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed - CBS News
Iran War Updates: Oil prices jump to near 4-month high as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed  CBS NewsIran war live: Hormuz talks postponed and oil prices jump, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue  ReutersStrait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran  Al JazeeraHormuz Meeting With Iran and Gulf Nations Delayed, Oman Says  Bloomberg.comMeeting Between Iran, Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls  nytimes.com

Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station - BBC
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station  BBC‘We are not scared,’ says top EU diplomat after Russian strike on passenger train  The GuardianRussian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief  nytimes.comEx-CIA boss was at Ukrainian station when Russian drone struck train  CNNPoland pledges to strengthen security after drone strikes along border with Ukraine  Click2Houston

US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports - Al Jazeera
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports  Al JazeeraKennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show  The Washington PostKennedy Center warns of financial collapse unless Trump’s name reinstated – reports  The IndependentReports: Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump’s name returns  CNNKennedy Center could close as soon as Tuesday due to impending bankruptcy reports say  WUSA9