newsFriday, September 4, 2026
New York City just dropped the most expansive K-8 AI ban in the country. It's a one-year moratorium, but it sets a tone that other districts might follow.
Two local government tech decisions today, both about hitting pause.
The FBI is investigating a breach at an ID verification company where hackers claim to have stolen 160 million driver's licenses, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's. The data was advertised for sale online.
A few notable legal proceedings made news.
Lil Durk's defense rested after calling nine witnesses, including the wife of a key government witness who disputed his testimony. The trial centers on an alleged murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo.
Mark Sanchez pleaded guilty in a stabbing case involving a 69-year-old trucker, avoiding a trial. The specific charges he admitted to aren't public yet.
NYC's ban on generative AI for students through eighth grade is a one-year pause, not a permanent policy. Mayor Mamdani framed it as a chance to figure out how kids should interact with the technology.
Chula Vista police paused a drone contract with Aerodome over data-sharing and surveillance concerns. They're shopping for alternatives before committing to autonomous first-responder drones.
Meet the Small Business finalists for the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2026www.lincsonline.co.uk
Comedian’s offensive mock Welcome to Country at far-right rally gets rerun in the Daily Mailwww.theguardian.com
Pablo Torre Sounds Off on the Clippers Ruling, Kawhi Leonard and ESPN — and Teases His Next Big Storyvariety.com
Paul Henry visits pub that burned Jacinda Ardern’s bookwww.nzherald.co.nz
Village secures $500,000 New York Forward small-business grant; staff outlines allocation and timelinecitizenportal.ai
Pagasa: Habagat rains to drench parts of Luzon on Friday, Sept. 4newsinfo.inquirer.netForensic expert analyses photographs of Virginia Giuffre's bruiseswww.brisbanetimes.com.au
David Wells analysed photographs of Virginia Giuffre in the days after she alleged Robbie Giuffre assaulted her on a family holiday in 2025. In court documents, Robbie later accused Virginia of violence that night.
‘Euphoric’ killer photographed after Molly Ticehurst murderwww.brisbanetimes.com.au
Daniel Billings planned to murder Molly Ticehurst, and was “jubilant” when he carried out the attack, a court has heard.
Couple 'shell shocked' after Worcestershire mum gives birth on KFC car parkwww.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
A baby made quite a dramatic entrance into the world after his mum gave birth on a KFC car park in Bromsgrove.
‘Don’t ignore the warning signs’: A message pays off in Nigeriakvia.com
By Caleb Hellerman and Laila Johnson-Salami (CNN) — The small business owner was diagnosed with appendicitis. The university lecturer and the government clerk, both struggling with stomach pain for more than a year, were told they had ulcers. In each case, the real problem turned
Community groups secure £2.5m through funding schemewww.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
Worcestershire funding scheme The Boost has helped community groups secure more than £2.5m in grants and is aiming to reach its next £3m milestone.
Former police commissioner Steve Gollschewski dies, months after retirementwww.theage.com.au
The Queensland Police Service is mourning the former commissioner, who died from cancer shortly after concluding a 46-year policing career.
Appeals court grants Najib and son stay of bankruptcy action in RM1.7b tax casewww.malaymail.com
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — The Court of Appeal here today granted former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his so...
Three girls caught fighting in viral social media video in Kuala Pilahwww.malaymail.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Police are investigating a fight involving three teenage girls that went viral on social me...
Four charged over alleged robberies at Newcastle and Cardiff venuesnewy.com.au
newy.com.au – Four people have been charged after police raids linked to alleged armed robberies and a break-in at venues in Adamstown, Bar Beach and Cardiff last month. Three men, aged 35, 38 and 43, were refused bail after being charged with a series of offences, including aggr
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