Growing chorus of A.I. insiders warns of possible extinction of humans
Former employees from some of the top A.I. companies say the potential of future models is nothing short of the killing of all humans. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.
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Hillary Clinton warns the U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism 25 years after 9/11
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Thursday that the Trump administration isn’t doing enough to monitor and thwart terrorists who still pose a threat to the U.S., 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
Heart damage may occur from getting too much light at night while we sleep, study finds
Too much light exposure during sleep may lead to potentially harmful changes in the structure and function of the heart, a new study suggests.
CDC warns of a summer spike in rabies exposures
A spike in exposures to rabies across the U.S. this summer has prompted the CDC to issue a health alert.
15-year-old boy survives days at sea after boat capsizes off Alaska, killing 2 others
A 15-year-old boy survived days at sea after a fishing boat capsized off Alaska, killing his older brother and cousin.
Rick Springfield recalls killing a man in Vietnam while he was there performing for troops
Rocker Rick Springfield recalled this week how, as a teenager, when he performed for U.S. forces in Vietnam, they came under attack and he killed a Viet Cong — haunting him to this day that he “was responsible for the end of a life.”
How often do you really need to wash your jeans? Here’s what experts say
According to experts, you should wash your jeans every few wears — or more often if you get them really dirty. Plus, here are the best detergents for washing jeans.
Shop Brooklinen’s Last Call sale: Save up to 75% on sateen sheets, blankets and more
Brooklinen’s Last Call sale has deals of up 75% off on sateen bed sheets, pillowcases, blankets and more.
The best coffee makers for every kind of coffee drinker
Here are the best coffee makers to buy, from brands like Nespresso, Keurig, Breville and more. Options include drip coffee, pour-over and French press.
Giving Marjorie Taylor Greene a platform isn't good for America
Last year, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes that caused Republican leaders to denounce her.
These are the animals people most want to see photographed
Originally a term used by trophy hunters in Africa, the "Big Five" described the animals most challenging to shoot and kill: the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Nowadays, it is more loosely used to refer to some of Africa's largest and most iconic animals.
Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed
A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap water with higher levels of lithium, but experts caution that this association does not show a direct link between the two.
Musk's Twitter promised a purge of blue check marks. Instead he singled out the New York Times
Some VIP Twitter users woke up on Saturday expecting to have lost their coveted blue verification check marks in a previously announced purge by Elon Musk. Instead, Twitter appeared to target a single account from a major publication Musk dislikes and changed the language on its ...
Teenage swimmer breaks two world records in four days
Sixteen-year-old Summer McIntosh broke the world record for the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday -- just days after breaking the world record for the 400m freestyle.
The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy's career
Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.
A snowboarder got buried upside down in snow. See skier's quick reaction.
Skier Francis Zuber sprang into action when he noticed a snowboarder had become trapped upside down in a tree well. Zuber, whose reaction has been applauded as a textbook example of what to do in such a situation, urged others to take up rescue courses.
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.
Republican midterm convention live: Trump, Vance headline day two in Dallas
US Republicans return to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.