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Spain floods: Volunteers help clean up Valencia
SUMMARY: In Valencia, Spain, devastating flash floods have killed hundreds and left communities without power, food, and water. Despite this, an inspiring number of volunteers have come to help with cleanup efforts, responding to a call for assistance from the government. However, frustrations remain regarding the government’s slow response; many residents went without basic necessities for over 24 hours. Emergency services face challenges reaching affected areas due to blocked highways. While the community’s solidarity is heartwarming, the situation raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to manage the disaster effectively.
Hundreds of volunteers help to clean up Valencia after floods in Spain.
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Committee on AI unanimously approves recommendations, encourages use | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia’s Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence has unanimously approved a 185-page report recommending legislative action to regulate AI. The report calls for state legislation that enhances data privacy and updates deep fake laws without stifling innovation. Chairman Sen. John Albers emphasized the need for transparency and a state board for AI oversight. The bipartisan committee, formed in March, gathered insights from experts across various sectors, aiming to balance AI’s benefits with ethical concerns. Members expressed the importance of protecting Georgians while promoting effective AI use, with hopes for further legislative action beyond their disbandment on Dec. 15.
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Remaining YSL defendants learn their fates
SUMMARY: In a concluding session of the YSL trial, defendants Diamon Kendrick (Yakti) and Shannon Stillwell learned their fates. Kendrick was acquitted of all charges, including murder, while Stillwell was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and sentenced to 10 years, with credit for time served. Jurors deliberated for four days, rejecting allegations that the defendants were part of a violent gang conspiracy. Both defense teams expressed satisfaction with the verdicts, noting the jury’s careful consideration of evidence. Despite the outcomes, both men remain in custody due to additional pending cases.
The remaining YSL defendants — Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell — in the current trial learned their fates in a Fulton County courtroom this morning. Both men were found not guilty of the most serious charges.
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Bystanders rescue driver after car goes over cliff in California
SUMMARY: A loud bang startled bystanders on Westcliff Drive in Santa Cruz, where a woman in a Nissan drove through an intersection, crashed into another car, and then reversed into the ocean. Eyewitnesses speculated whether the act was accidental or intentional. Two bystanders jumped into the water to rescue her, and she was later taken to a hospital with minor injuries, surprising authorities given the circumstances. The fire department praised the bystanders for their quick actions, stating that their timely intervention was crucial in saving the woman’s life.
Police in Santa Cruz, California, say a woman drove her car over a cliff into the ocean on Monday.
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