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California lawmakers are proposing regulations to protect people and society from the unintended consequences of artificial intelligence. By contrast, the Trump administration wants to avoid excessive regulation.

California has 30 new proposals to rein in AI. Trump could complicate them

President Trump is taking a very different approach to AI than the Biden administration, and it could affect how California regulates artificial intelligence.

Power lines and geothermal plants, including plants run by Calenergy, are pictured in the planned lithium extraction zone on the edge of the Salton Sea near Calipatria, California in the Imperial Valley on March 19, 2024.

Imperial Valley’s first lithium project moving forward again after court denies legal challenge

Lithium executives said the ruling gave renewed momentum to the emerging industry, which many hope will bring new jobs to one of California’s poorest counties.

Army veteran Andy Zoglman, 77, watches an American flag pass by during a Veterans Day parade in Sacramento, on Nov. 11, 2023.

California is the only state that doesn’t exempt veterans’ retirement from taxes. Is this the year that changes?

California is the only state that doesn’t allow any tax exemptions on military retirement income. New bills aim to do that, but analysts say the financial incentive may be too small to get veterans to stay in California.

Isaiah Collier explores 400 years of Black history — one movement at a time

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier's The Story of 400 Years is a sweeping suite that traces Black American history from the Middle Passage to today — and the personal and historical moments that shaped it.

In Bangladesh, turmeric — sold as the root or in a powder form — is a popular spice. In the 1980s, some farmers began adding a dye to make the root more attractive to buyers. But there was a problem with the dye.

You'll never guess the culprit in a global lead poisoning mystery

High levels of lead were found in a surprisingly large number of Bangladeshi kids in New York City — and in pregnant women in Bangladesh. Could there be a common cause?

An Amazon Prime truck is seen on April 5, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Amazon becomes the 5th U.S. company to reach $2 trillion in stock market value

Amazon's stock has gained 52% in the past 12 months, partly driven by enthusiasm for the company's investments in artificial intelligence.

Eric Barone, also known online as ConcernedApe, says that some fans have called Stardew Valley a "chore simulator."

The legacy — and future — of the farming game Stardew Valley

Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, keeps updating his video game. And has no plans of stopping.

WorldBeat Cultural Center founder Makeda Dread Cheatom with one of the newest additions to her African museum collection. Dec. 4, 2024

Makeda Cheatom leads WorldBeat Cultural Center into an exciting future

The center's founder celebrates 30 years with a 25-year lease, $1 million grant, exciting renovations and plans to inspire future generations.

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.

In this handout image provided by NASA, support teams work on the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov onboard on March 18, 2025, off the coast of Florida.

How astronauts adjust when back on Earth after being in space

Astronauts face several risks during spaceflight, including exposure to radiation.

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