Alec Baldwin No Longer Facing 5 Years In Prison For Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting; Big Win For Actor In Battle With Santa Fe D.A.

Though still facing involuntary manslaughter charges, Alec Baldwin will no longer have to fear a five-year prison sentence for the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “In order to avoid further litigious distractions by Mr. Baldwin and his attorneys, the District Attorney and the special prosecutor have removed the firearm enhancement to the involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust film...
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A first-generation iPhone from 2007 sold for $63,356 at auction — more than 100 times its original price

A first-generation, unopened iPhone from 2007 sold for more than $63,000 at an auction on Sunday. It's the highest price an original iPhone has been sold for. LCG Auctions, which handled the auction, said on its website the device went for $63,356.40, which was more than 100 times its original price.
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More than 60 nations agree to address concerns over AI use in warfare

The sudden rise and advancement of artificial intelligence systems over the last few months have brought fears of its potentially harmful effects on society. Not only might AI threaten human jobs and creativity, but smart machines' use in warfare could have catastrophic consequences. To address this danger, the first global Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) was held last week, leading to countries signing an agreement to put the responsible use of AI higher on the political agenda.
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Richard Belzer, star of Law & Order and acclaimed comedian, dead at 78

Richard Belzer, acclaimed comedian and long-time actor in NBC's long running Law and Order franchise, has died at 78. The news first broke from long-time frien
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Floods, landslides kill dozens in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state

Sao Paulo governor declares emergency in five coastal towns as torrential rain unleashes deadly flooding and landslides.
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A stain on France: police brutality against football fans has become systemic

Paris police attacks on Liverpool fans at the Champions League final was yet another example of the hosts’ big game failures
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/feb/18/france-police-brutality-against-football-fans-champions-league-final?source=Snapzu

How Helsinki became the mobile gaming capital of the world

The Finnish capital attracts top gaming talent, while Netflix is setting up its gaming division there.
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