ALBANY, NY — New York state government agencies will have to conduct reviews and publish reports that detail how they’re using artificial intelligence software, under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul, a Democrat, signed the bill last week after it was passed by state lawmakers earlier this year. The law requires state [&hel
Woman sleeping in truck killed in explosion at Tyson Foods plant in Georgia
A woman sleeping in a truck was killed when a fire caused an explosion at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Georgia overnight, officials said. The victim, 61-year-old Bajarma Batozhapov of Las Vegas, didn’t work at the plant, nor did her husband, the Mitchell County Coroner’s Office said. Batozhapov’s husband is a truck driver and [&hellip
Fire engulfs section of popular Manhattan holiday market
NEW YORK — An outdoor holiday market in New York City’s Bryant Park briefly caught fire Friday morning, sending flames and plumes of smoke above the popular midtown Manhattan tourist draw as firefighters rushed to put out the blaze. No one was injured in the fire, which began in a section of the market just […]
Man accused of fatally burning woman on subway is due in court
The man charged with setting a woman on fire and killing her as she slept on a New York City subway car is due in court on Friday. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, made his first court appearance on Tuesday and was held without bail. He has not entered a plea. Zapeta-Calil was arrested on Monday and […]
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting leader
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach the country’s acting leader, Han Duck-soo. The assembly approved the impeachment motion in a 192-0 vote on Friday. Governing party lawmakers boycotted the vote. Han, the No. 2 official in South Korea, has been the caretaker leader after President Y