Don’t expect quick fixes in ‘red-teaming’ of AI models. Security was an afterthought
White House officials concerned about AI chatbots' potential for societal harm and the Silicon Valley powerhouses rushing them to market are heavily invested in a three-day competition ending Sunday at the DefCon hacker... #press
Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t deserve the credit
Even President Joe Biden has some regrets about the name of the Inflation Reduction Act. #press
7 killed in Ukraine’s Kherson region, including a 23-day-old baby girl
Seven people – including a 23-day-old baby girl – have been killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, according to the country’s Internal Affairs Ministry. #press
China’s foreign minister visits Cambodia days after incumbent premier hands off the job to his son
China’s foreign minister visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the southeast Asian country after its incumbent prime minister handed off the job to his son following... #press
As free press withers in El Salvador, pro-government social media influencers grow in power
An expanding network of social media personalities is amplifying and echoing President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador. #press
Should the Apple Cup continue after Washington leaves the Pac-12 behind?
Amid all the surprise and sorrow that came after Washington left the Pac-12 was a question about a tradition that began in 1900: Would the Apple Cup continue? #press
Eiffel Tower temporarily closed after bomb threat
The Eiffel Tower, one of Paris’ most popular tourist attractions, was temporarily closed to the public on Saturday after a bomb threat forced visitors to evacuate the iconic landmark. Tourists on all three floors of the tower in Central Paris were ordered to leave shortly after... #press
Next woman up: Storm look to their bench to step up losing two players
After losing two players from the roster, the Storm will look to rookie guards Jordan Horston and Jade Melbourne as well as Kia Nurse to step up for the final stretch. #press
Photos: Mariners vs. Orioles #press
Guardians’ star Ramírez has MLB suspension for fighting reduced, 3B will serve 2 games in Tampa
Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman José Ramírez had his MLB suspension for fighting with Chicago’s Tim Anderson reduced from three games to two. #press
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as US-Iran tensions high
Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East have warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stay as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible to avoid being... #press
How to help your PNW garden weather abnormal climate highs and lows
Our Pacific Northwest is a gardening paradise with weather that’s generally characterized as mild. Except when it’s not. Here's how to cope in the garden. #press
As weather threats loom, even chimps learn to shelter in place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? In Louisiana, it's with cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee. #press
Pakistan investigates claims that porter was left to die during Norwegian climber’s K2 record quest
A Pakistani mountaineer says an investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak of the world’s most treacherous mountain. #press
Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
Taiwan’s vice president has left on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the... #press
AP PHOTOS: Women’s World Cup highlights
The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is showcasing some of the best soccer on the planet — and some of the best photographs. Associated Press photographers are covering every match at the month-long tournament, including wins by Australia, England, Spain and Sweden to advance to the semifinals. #press
The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy
Despite this past week’s thrashing at the polls, Republican lawmakers in Ohio have vowed to try again to pass a measure making it harder to change the state's constitution. #press
South Koreans rally in Seoul against Japanese plans to release treated nuclear wastewater into sea
Anxious about Japan’s impending release of treated nuclear wastewater from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant, hundreds of South Koreans marched in their capital Saturday. #press
Survivors of Maui’s fires return home to ruins, death toll up to 67. New blaze prompts evacuations
Police say a new fire burning on the Hawaii island of Maui has triggered an evacuation of a community northeast of the area that burned earlier this week. #press
Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms
This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more... #press