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Tech giant Palantir helps the US government monitor its citizens. Its CEO wants Silicon Valley to find its moral compass

Tech giant Palantir helps the US government monitor its citizens. Its CEO wants Silicon Valley to find its moral compass

Critics of those who misuse power tend to be outsiders. So, it’s striking that Alexander Karp, co-founder and CEO of data analytics giant Palantir Technologies, has written a book, with Palantir’s head of corporate affairs Nicholas Zamiska, calling on Silicon Valley to find its moral compass. Together, they upbraid fellow big tech companies for “building [things] simply because they can, …

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North Carolina woman found alive months after car found near Death Valley

North Carolina woman found alive months after car found near Death Valley

A missing North Carolina woman was found alive in Colorado more than eight months after her disappearance.  Kelsey Pittman’s family last spoke to her in November 2024, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Inyo County is home to California’s Death Valley National Park. Pittman was 33 at the time.  Pittman was last seen in St. George, …

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Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

An artificial intelligence agenda that started coalescing on the podcasts of Silicon Valley billionaires is now being forged into U.S. policy as President Donald Trump leans on the ideas of the tech figures who backed his election campaign. Trump on Wednesday is planning to reveal an “AI Action Plan” he ordered after returning to the White House in January. He …

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Teen activists and neighborhood groups are leading the resistance against ICE in the San Fernando Valley – LA Public Press

Teen activists and neighborhood groups are leading the resistance against ICE in the San Fernando Valley  LA Public Press Relentless immigration raids are changing California’s way of life  BBC ‘It’s like a game of Whac-A-Mole’: How Trump’s ICE raids knocked Los Angeles to its knees  Politico Inside the Grassroots Fight Against Trump’s Deportation Machine  Rolling Stone Immigration raids have invaded not just L.A. but …

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Rio Grande Valley health clinic canceled due to federal cuts

Rio Grande Valley health clinic canceled due to federal cuts

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. McALLEN — Every year since 1999, the Rio Grande Valley has hosted a massive five-day event to offer …

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Jax Taylor Exits ‘The Valley’ Season 3 to Focus on Recovery

Jax Taylor Exits ‘The Valley’ Season 3 to Focus on Recovery

The knotty question of whether Jax Taylor would return for Season 3 of “The Valley” has now been answered: Through his team, Taylor has issued a statement saying he is stepping away from the Bravo show himself in order to focus on his recovery and mental health. The statement, obtained by Variety, reads thusly: “After an incredibly challenging year and …

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AZ man finds hope after battling severe Valley Fever that spread to his brain

AZ man finds hope after battling severe Valley Fever that spread to his brain

A Phoenix resident is showing signs of improvement after years of treatment for a severe case of Valley Fever that spread to his brain, requiring specialized care at the Mayo Clinic. While most Valley Fever cases present with mild symptoms similar to the common cold, Chris is among the small percentage of patients whose infection spreads beyond the lungs, creating …

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Residents report water outage in Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope

Residents report water outage in Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope

Residents have reached out to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, reporting that their water is not working in Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope. The three cities operate a joint water commission, which manages a water supply, storage and distribution system for the three communities. Residents reported that they have no water in their homes at all, while others are experiencing low …

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