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Why were British nationals arrested near a U.S. military base in the UK?
Live from MPR News, I'm Giles Snyder. In the Oval Office Monday, President Trump questioned the release on bail of five British nationals arrested in the UK near a US run airbase in England.
Might be, but uh I will tell you, I would have said don't let them have bail. Cashless bail. I wonder is it cashless bail, I guess? That was one of the problems that we had which started the whole mess of crime and we're ending cashless bail.
The UK's head of counterterrorism policing says the men face stringent conditions and remain under investigation. They were detained Sunday near a British military base used by the US to launch strikes on Iran. Investigators are looking into a possible link to Iran, also Russia or non state backed military groups. U.S.
What happened when two Navy aviators ejected off the Virginia coast?
Navy says two Navy aviators are being evaluated by medical personnel after they were forced to eject from their aircraft. The Navy says the incident happened off the coast of Virginia during aircraft recovery operations aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and that four Navy personnel on board were injured. Injured.
How does Ken Paxton balance border security with demand for immigrant workers?
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton told a forum of the U.S. Hispanic Business Council in Fort Worth that the country needs to secure its border before allowing in more immigrants. But Paxton acknowledged that key U.S. business sectors need more immigrants to fill open jobs, as Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider reports.
Paxton says that the U.S. needs to pursue an America-first immigration policy that benefits the people who are already here. But he says he'd spoken with farmers, ranchers, and home builders who all rely on immigrant workers.
And that likely means that we have to let people in that can fulfill some of these jobs that we don't have enough people for. Our birth population isn't keeping up with demand.
Democratic opponent, State Representative James Tallerico, will address the U.S. Hispanic Business Council on Wednesday.
I'm Andrew Schneider in Houston.
How did SpaceX’s Starship test flight and satellite deployment go?
Starship and its 33 engine booster launched from SpaceX's Starbase in Texas on a planned 10-hour mission. The launch, for the most part, went as designed. An engine on Starship did shut down about 30 seconds early, but Mission Control decided it was still safe to continue its orbital path. Just about three hours after liftoff, it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. It's unclear what caused the mission to end early. During its time in orbit, Starship Deployed more than two dozen Starlink satellites, a new version that will help build SpaceX's global internet constellation in orbit. SpaceX is counting on Starship to grow its commercial business, and NASA has tapped the spacecraft to bring its astronauts to the lunar surface for future Artemis missions.
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Why did OpenAI pause the release of its new AI model?
The maker of ChatGPT is putting the release of a new AI model on ice. OpenAI says internal testing found the system did not meet the company's safety and alignment standards. The Wall Street Journal first reported Monday on plans to abandon the model. OpenAI Chief Executive, Sam Altman. joined other industry leaders earlier this month in calling for a slower pace of AI development and stronger safety measures.
How can parents help protect kids from social media risks?
Studies show that when parents stay closely engaged with their kids' online lives, they lower the risk of harm from social media. And Pierre's Reto Chattery reports.
Research suggests that setting boundaries around screen time in social media lowers the risk of screen addiction among kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends having a family media plans outlining those boundaries and that parents follow those rules too. If parents have frequent and open-ended conversations about their teens' digital lives, the kids may feel comfortable coming to their parents for help if they have an unpleasant or problematic experience online. Elizabeth Hoover was the Chief Technology Officer at Alexandria City Public Schools for 17 years. She also has two teenage daughters.
I tell parents to start early, talk often, listen intently, and don't feel like you have to have all of the answers.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why were British nationals arrested near a U.S. military base in the UK?
0:00–0:49
2
What happened when two Navy aviators ejected off the Virginia coast?
0:49–1:08
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How does Ken Paxton balance border security with demand for immigrant workers?
1:08–2:15
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How did SpaceX’s Starship test flight and satellite deployment go?
2:15–3:01
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Why did OpenAI pause the release of its new AI model?
3:01–3:26
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How can parents help protect kids from social media risks?
3:26–5:01