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A recent CBS News/YouGov survey indicates that while most Americans express concerns about AI’s potential to cause harm, there is also a consensus that the technology is essential for U.S. competitiveness, particularly against China. Respondents advocate for both government and industry oversight.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to convene a G7 energy summit in the coming weeks, citing soaring fuel prices linked to the U.S.-Iran war. The summit aims to enhance cooperation and explore the release of strategic reserves amid fluctuating oil prices, with Brent crude hovering around $104 a barrel.

North Carolina farmer Matt Bell, 52, faces severe financial strain as diesel prices soar to nearly double last year’s rates, impacting his operation. Amid rising costs for fuel, fertiliser, and supplies attributed to tariffs and global conflicts, he warns many farmers may abandon their businesses post-harvest.

President Trump has instructed the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that relaxes regulations on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers. This decision permits broader possession and sale of these firearms, potentially complicating federal firearms prosecutions and challenging the Justice Department’s traditional duty to uphold existing laws.

Former US Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona has died at the age of 84, following complications from a neurological disease. Kyl, who played a key role in landmark water policy and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, had been diagnosed with dementia in 2025 and retired from public life shortly thereafter.

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