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Many scholars, analysts and other observers have suggested that resistance to innovation is the Achilles heel of authoritarian regimes. These governments may not keep up with the technological changes that help their opponents; they can also, by stifling rights, inhibit innovative economic activity and weaken the country’s long-term condition. But a new study co-led by an MIT professor suggests something very different. In China, the research found, the government has increasingly deployed AI-powered facial recognition technology to crack down on dissent; has succeeded in limiting protest; and in the process, it has spurred the development of better AI-based facial recognition…

Biden closes his trip to Europe by showing off NATO’s newest member, FinlandVice President Kamala Harris makes history with tie-breaking votes in the SenateUkraine wins G7 security pledges, but NATO membership remains elusiveAt the NATO summit, Biden declared that “our unity will not waver” with UkraineThe Justice Department will challenge the length of prison sentences for Rhodes and other Oath KeepersBiden plan cuts student loan payments by millions in… READ MORE Biden closes his trip to Europe by showing off NATO’s newest member, Finland Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with tie-breaking votes in the Senate Ukraine wins G7 security…

A man accused of shooting at authorities during a traffic stop is in custody, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Shelton Sutton’s family turned him over to authorities Wednesday night without incident, deputies said. This is a breaking news update. Read the original report below. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after shots were fired at a traffic stop near Route 66 and Highway 3380 North. One person is in custody while a suspect is still at large. Officers say the lead suspect, Shelton Sutton, is armed. None of the officers were injured in…

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – An AMBER Alert has been issued Wednesday for a 5-day-old baby after his mother reportedly took him from a Phoenix hospital in a bag. The boy, known only as Baby Santana, was last seen at Valleywise Health Medical Center at Roosevelt and 24th streets around 11:45 a.m., police said. Police said his mother, Rosa Santana, 24, put him in a duffel bag and left the hospital. Law enforcement is very concerned as the newborn had a feeding tube attached to him and needs life-saving medical treatment. Rosa is 5 feet 2 inches tall, 115 pounds, and…

Summer travel is breaking records for domestic and international destinations. AAA said it is seeing more travelers this month than the previous three summers combined. The good news is that gas is an average of $1/gallon less than last year. However, travelers may not want to hear that flight prices are significantly higher. The summer months are usually the busiest months of the year. “This is a trend that always occurs and continues into this year, especially since gas prices are much lower compared to 2022,” said AAA’s Rylie Mansuetti. AAA said it’s not just driving, travelers are also flying…

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local expert is commenting on the Topeka City Council’s decision to fire City Manager Stephen Wade. The Topeka City Council voted 10 to zero to fire City Manager Stephen Wade at Tuesday night’s meeting after just 10 months on the job. Now, questions are swirling about what the city plans to do next. In an exclusive interview with KSNT 27 News, political expert Bill Fiander weighs in on his thoughts. Fiander served as a planner for the city of Topeka for 25 years and is now a professor of public administration and political science at Washburn…

‘What the hell is a Blizzard?’: Trump reveals he’s never been to a Dairy Queen Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email to receive exclusive US coverage and analysis delivered to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Justice Department investigators have interviewed Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as part of their investigation into Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Ms. Benson’s meeting with prosecutors working for special counsel Jack Smith took place last month and lasted “several hours,” a source told CNN on Wednesday. Michigan was one of the crucial battleground states targeted…

Florida’s battle with insurance deepened Tuesday with the exit of another big company: Farmers Insurance. The national company’s decision to leave the state immediately triggered a round of political disputes. The state’s chief financial officer accused the company of “playing politics” and threatened some unspecified retaliation, while Florida Democrats called a news conference to blame Republicans for pushing a “$3 billion tax” to single out insurers rather than demand accountability measures for the industry. Farmers is far from the first insurer to leave the state, but the setback seemed more political than any in recent memory, possibly because opponents of…