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Behavioral Intervention Program for Troubled Students Fails to Pass in West Virginia After Deadline Missed by Lawmakers

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Charleston, West Virginia – The West Virginia legislature failed to pass a bill aimed at addressing severe misbehavior among kindergarten and elementary school students after missing a midnight deadline on Sunday. The bill would have allowed public school teachers to remove disruptive students from the classroom, but it faced challenges in the final stages of approval due to differences between versions passed by the state House of Delegates and the Senate. The issue of school …

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Microsoft Worker Warns AI Tool Creates ‘Sexually Objectified’ Images: Urges FTC and Lawmakers to Take Action

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REDMOND, Washington – A Microsoft software engineer has raised concerns about the tech giant’s AI image generation tool, Copilot Designer, creating potentially harmful and offensive content. Shane Jones discovered a security vulnerability in OpenAI’s DALL-E model, which is integrated into Microsoft’s AI tools, allowing for the generation of abusive and violent images. In a letter addressed to Microsoft’s board, lawmakers, and the Federal Trade Commission, Jones criticized the company for not taking sufficient measures to …

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Constitutional Abortion Rights Ensured in France – Lawmakers Vote Overwhelmingly to Guarantee Women’s Freedom to Choose

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Paris, France – French lawmakers overwhelmingly voted on Monday to pass a bill enshrining abortion rights in the country’s constitution. This historic decision makes France the first country in the world to explicitly guarantee a woman’s right to choose to terminate a pregnancy. President Emmanuel Macron proposed this move as a preventive measure against potential rollbacks on abortion rights, similar to those seen in the United States. The bill, passed with a strong majority of …

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Oregon lawmakers pass bill re-criminalizing small drug possession: What you need to know

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Portland, Oregon – Lawmakers in Oregon have passed a bill making possession of certain drugs a misdemeanor, marking a shift in the state’s approach to drug decriminalization. The state became the first in the nation to decriminalize all drugs a few years ago but is now moving to re-criminalize substances like fentanyl. The measure, known as HB4002, awaits the approval of Democratic Governor Tina Kotek. The governor recently declared a fentanyl state of emergency in …

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Safety Concerns Reaching Peak for British Lawmakers Amid Gaza Threats and Abuse

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London, UK – British lawmakers are expressing concerns about their safety following a surge of threats and abuse related to the recent conflict in Gaza. The issue of legislators facing harassment has raised alarms throughout the UK and prompted discussions on how to address this alarming trend. Lawmakers have been vocal about the challenges they face amid the escalating tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict. The threats and abuse directed at British lawmakers have sparked fears …

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**Florida Lawmakers Delay Bill on Fetal Personhood Amid IVF Concerns**

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Tallahassee, Florida – Lawmakers in Florida have decided to postpone a bill that aimed to grant civil rights to fetuses amid concerns over its potential impact on in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The proposed “fetal personhood” bill sought to define a fetus as an “unborn child”, allowing parents to seek financial damages in cases of wrongful death. However, the bill hit a roadblock after Democrats raised issues regarding its potential implications for IVF procedures, drawing …

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Florida Lawmakers Unanimously Vote to Ban Delta-8 Products: What You Need to Know About the Controversial Decision

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Tallahassee, Florida – Lawmakers in Florida are close to passing a bill that would ban the sale of delta-8 products, such as edible gummies, vapes, and joints, due to concerns about their psychoactive effects. The bill, which has already passed the state Senate unanimously, is now headed for a full vote in the House. Delta-8 is a compound found in the cannabis plant, similar to the more well-known delta-9, which is the component of marijuana …

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Temu’s Controversial Super Bowl Ad Sparks Backlash from U.S. Lawmakers – Find Out Why

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Indianapolis, Indiana – As the Super Bowl approaches, controversy surrounds Chinese e-commerce giant Temu and its plans to air an advertisement during the highly anticipated event. Last year, Temu made waves with an ad campaign touting its low prices and inviting consumers to “shop like a billionaire,” leading to a surge in app downloads and monthly active users. However, this year’s ad has sparked backlash from lawmakers, who accuse the company of using slave labor …

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