Texas Lottery executive director resigns amid multiple investigations

The Texas Lottery Commission’s executive director, Ryan Mindell, resigned Monday, according to a media release. Mindell’s exit comes as the agency faces at least two investigations ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and state Attorney General Ken Paxton into the integrity of the lottery prizes, and how the state handled the introduction of courier companies that…

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Ancient temple undergoes renovations to prevent earthquake damage

Many travelers to Istanbul, Turkey, may find themselves at one of the most beautiful sacred places in the world: the Hagia Sophia. The ancient temple attracts scores of visitors from the West. It’s known for its history as a Christian basilica for almost 1,000 years before becoming a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. Officials are now working…

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First autonomous AI agent is here, but is it worth the risks?

If you haven’t heard the buzz about Manus yet, it’s the new AI model unveiled by a Singapore-based company called Butterfly Effect. This isn’t just another chatbot. It’s one of the first truly autonomous AI agents, able to do its own research, make decisions and even carry out plans, all with barely any human oversight….

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Jackson, Mississippi, mayor facing federal bribery charges trails challenger in mayoral election results

The federally indicted mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, is trailing his opponent in the city’s Democratic primary runoff.  Unofficial vote totals show state Sen. John Horhn leading two-term Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba 18,493 to 6,246, according to the city clerk’s office. Although absentee votes have not yet been counted, Horhn declared victory in the race.  Lumumba, Hinds…

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