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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification.
by The Associated Press

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Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Minnesota’s top judge retires at the end of this month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota State Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson about her career, cases and the role of the courts.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown

Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown

President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that “negative forces” are making claims about things that won’t happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.
by Chandelis Duster

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Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation

Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation

We kick off a season to cover the midterm election. For the next several weeks, we'll bring you interviews with candidates, voices of voters and some head-to-head debates. It’s just a taste of what's in store as Election Day approaches where the state will pick a new governor, U.S. senator and much more.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.
by The Associated Press

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