Turkey-Libya sea deal called “unhelpful and provocative” amid regional backlash

Turkey-Libya sea deal called “unhelpful and provocative” amid regional backlash

The Trump administration has criticized a maritime agreement between Turkey and eastern Libya, saying it risks raising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. The deal has angered several countries, which argue that it redraws maritime boundaries in a region believed to hold significant natural gas reserves. Eastern Libya’s parliament approved the accord in mid-October. The area […]

City Council’s attempt at contract reform leads to a heated exchange with a Mamdani administration official: ‘Inappropriate and unhelpful’

City Council's attempt at contract reform leads to a heated exchange with a Mamdani administration official: 'Inappropriate and unhelpful'

No bids? No! During a City Council hearing on Tuesday, three proposed bills aimed at reforming New York City’s problematic contracting system were highlighted, facing strong opposition from Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s new administration. This initiative stems from growing frustration over nearly $13 billion worth of emergency city contracts that were established during the tenures of […]

AI Safety Tests Could Be ‘Unhelpful or Even Deceptive’ Because of Limitations

AI Safety Tests Could Be 'Unhelpful or Even Deceptive' Because of Limitations

Study Reveals Weaknesses in AI Safety Benchmarks Recent research has uncovered flaws in hundreds of benchmarks used to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of AI models. A team from the UK government’s AI Security Institute, along with experts from institutions like Stanford, Berkeley, and Oxford, reviewed over 440 benchmarks vital for assessing these new AI […]

Maher cautions that labeling Trump supporters as racist is unhelpful for liberals.

Bill Maher Critiques SNL’s Portrayal of Conservatives On a recent episode of “Club Random,” host Bill Maher took aim at the liberal writers of Saturday Night Live for their portrayal of conservatives, suggesting they rely on outdated stereotypes. During a discussion with fitness expert Gillian Michaels, Maher reflected on American culture and remarked on Donald […]