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What to know about the evolution of execution methods in the US
Alabama's plans to execute a death row inmate using nitrogen gas appeared to be thwarted June 9 by a federal judge permanently blocking the state from using that method, declaring it violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks issued the decision permanently enjoining the s ... (full story)
Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
Anthropic on June 10 joined growing calls for the artificial intelligence industry to find ways to cushion people from the technology's disruptions, announcing an initial $200 million investment to research AI's impact on jobs and the economy.
Alongside new policy proposals from the maker of the Claude chatbot, Anthropic CEO and ... (full story)
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, according to a new memo that’s likely to stir new questions about the agency’s decision.
The FDA last month gave its fir ... (full story)
How a hospital is helping solve a hometown housing shortage
In a first-of-its-kind project in South Dakota, the small hospital in this southern Black Hills town is investing in a subdivision project to provide housing for its employees.
Fall River Health Services, an independent nonprofit medical center in Hot Springs, is paying $2.3 million of the overall $3.4 million cost of infrastruc ... (full story)
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison June 9 in a case that drew wide attention beyond the booming Dallas suburb where they were students.
A jury rejected Karmelo Anthony ... (full story)