Biden administration sending $1B in new munitions to Israel
By Seung Min Kim, Ellen Knickmeyer and Zeke Miller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than …
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Army Officer Resigns From Defense Intelligence Agency Over Gaza Policy
An active-duty officer with the U.S. Army publicly announced his resignation on Monday from the Defense Intelligence Agency and the service over the American government’s policy on Gaza ― the …
VTA will keep blocking independent BART extension review
Later this year, Bay Area residents should learn whether the federal government will fund about half the cost of the $12.8 billion BART extension through San Jose. Until that happens, …
Israel likely violated international law with US arms in Gaza
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian …
US lawmakers unveil bill to make it easier to restrict exports of AI models
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill late Wednesday that would make it easier for the Biden administration to impose export controls on AI models, in a bid …
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By DAVID HAMILTON | AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and …
Drew Barrymore urged VP Kamala Harris to be ‘Mamala of the country.’ The internet recoiled
By Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times Drew Barrymore pleaded with Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this week for the politician to be a mother figure to the United States. …
President Biden officially expands national monuments in Northern and Southern California significant to tribal nations
By ALEXA ST. JOHN | Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday expanded two national monuments in California following calls from tribal nations, Indigenous community leaders and others for the …
Dublin women’s prison closure rife with abuse, court secrecy
Women sexually abused in prison. Inmates facing retribution for speaking out and then suddenly being moved to lockups across the country. Courts holding secret hearings without notice, shutting out the …
Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza – The Mercury News
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and ELLEN KNICKMEYER (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday …