By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Medical responders across the U.S. are rethinking how they treat people in police custody after a jury last December handed down rare convictions against two Colorado paramedics for their roles in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The 23-year-old Black massage therapist was forcibly detained by police in the … [Read more...] about Paramedic convictions in Elijah McClain’s death spur changes for patients in police custody
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming betrayal of its goal to benefit humanity
The Associated Press undefined Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over what he says is a betrayal of the ChatGPT maker's founding aims of benefiting humanity rather than pursuing profits. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in San Francisco Superior Court. Billionaire Musk says that when he bankrolled OpenAI's creation, he secured an agreement with Altman and Greg … [Read more...] about Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming betrayal of its goal to benefit humanity
Missouri lawmaker calls to allow divorce during pregnancy. Why can’t it happen there already?
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Judges some places don't grant divorces when one of the parties is pregnant — and one Missouri lawmaker is trying to change that, at least in her state. For state Rep. Ashley Aune and others, the practice is an antiquated way to control women and possibly trap them in abusive marriages. Some divorce lawyers say the practice serves largely … [Read more...] about Missouri lawmaker calls to allow divorce during pregnancy. Why can’t it happen there already?
Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River
By FELICIA FONSECA and SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A Native American tribe with one of the largest outstanding claims to water in the Colorado River basin is closing in on a settlement. The Navajo Nation on Wednesday outlined the terms of the potential agreement with more than a dozen parties. It hopes to finalize a settlement that includes Hopi … [Read more...] about Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River
Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel ‘dangerous to impossible’
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and SCOTT SONNER Associated Press Forecasters say a Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is headed for parts of Northern California. It is predicted to push toward the Sierra Nevada mountains with potential blizzard conditions and up to 10 feet of snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe by the weekend. The National Weather Service said … [Read more...] about Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel ‘dangerous to impossible’