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US 参议员与领先的中国科学家举行座谈会，并警告称，除非对新技术进行监管，否则将面临社会风险。US 参议员 Bernie Sanders 周三在 Capitol Hill 举行的一次座谈会上，与两位领先的中国科学家共同阐述了国际合作监管 AI 的重要性。随着初创公司和科技巨头（最显著的是在 Silicon Valley 和 Beijing）竞相推进并扩大其 AI 的规模，Sanders 一直是倡导保障措施的 AI 怀疑论者之一。继续阅读...

在北伦敦街头发生一起疑似反犹太主义的袭击事件导致两名男子受伤后，当地居民呼吁采取更强有力的行动。在北伦敦一起明显的反犹太袭击事件导致两名男子被刺，警方设立封锁线后，来自 Gross Butchers 的 Baruch Stern 表示：“人们感到恐惧，感到不安全。人们在想，这里真的是我应该待的地方吗？英国对犹太人来说安全吗，还是说我们需要考虑搬走？” 更多详情请阅读...

• Berkshire Hathaway's cash and equivalents surged to $168 billion at the end of Q1 2026, its highest level in over a decade, as Warren Buffett continued to reduce equity holdings amid concerns over elevated asset valuations. • The conglomerate reduced its Apple stake by 8% during the quarter and trimmed Bank of America holdings further, citing a lack of compelling investment opportunities in current market conditions. • Investment income from fixed-income holdings generated $3.2 billion in the first quarter alone, demonstrating how Berkshire's massive cash reserve is now earning meaningful returns in a higher-rate environment.

• Cavaliers defeated the Raptors in Game 2, pulling away late to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series. • The win positions Cleveland strongly in the first round, showcasing their late-game execution. • This outcome heightens pressure on Toronto as the series shifts locations.

CSIRO researcher says there are reports of up to 4,000 mouse burrows per hectare in parts of Western AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGrain growers are on high alert as mouse numbers in Western Australia reach plague proportions and numbers surge in South Australia.Steve Henry, who researches mice and their impact on the grain industry at CSIRO, says more than 800 mice per hectare is considered a plague. Continue reading...

The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habitual purchase to an occasional treat, as elevated petrol prices and other living costs leave households feeling glum.This rapid shift in behaviour has disappointed cafe owners and surprised economists, raising an uneasy question: if takeaway coffee sales are falling, is the economy next? Continue reading...