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DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

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The Department of Justice intervened in a lawsuit over xAI’s gas turbines on Monday. In a filing, the agency sided with Elon Musk’s company, saying attempts to stop xAI from running the natural gas turbines “threatens American national, economic, and energy security by seeking to shut off the power supply for artificial-intelligence innovation that supports the Department of War’s military operations.” The DOJ, along with xAI and the state of Mississippi, asked the court to dismiss the suit, filed by the NAACP in April. The NAACP alleges xAI isn’t following the Clean Air Act and is endangering public health by running unpermitted natural gas turbines at the site of its second data center in Southaven, Mississippi, dubbed Colossus 2. In May, the NAACP filed a request for a preliminary injunction to stop xAI from running the turbines, alleging that their continued use without a permit “increases risks of asthma attacks and heart disease” in communities with an already heavy pollution burden. xAI and DOJ didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. According to the …

‘Fool me once…’ Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing : NPR

‘Fool me once…’ Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing : NPR

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A general view shows the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on January 10, 2026. Two lawsuits are calling to halt the closure of the Center for renovations. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio trustee, is also asking for the removal of President Trump’s name from the Center, an act that was not approved by Congress. Since the name change, artists have cancelled performances and ticket sales have declined. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board this week. Representative Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio trustee of the Center, is suing to remove President Trump’s name from the Center and stop its closure for renovations. In a related lawsuit, a coalition of cultural preservation and architecture groups, including the American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is also suing to halt the closure until the Center submits renovation plans to Congress for its approval. Less than two months into his second …

When Should We Argue? | Blog of the APA

When Should We Argue? | Blog of the APA

Published by Jenni Sidey

Don’t feed the trolls arguments. When someone is wrong—on the Internet or in the coffee shop—the temptation to engage can be strong, even though it often seems futile. While it can be satisfying and illuminating to argue with friends and some other people with whom we share some degree of trust, arguments with family members, acquaintances, and Internet strangers seem more often to harden positions and risk undermining the knowledge of third parties than to illuminate. Engaging may actually be more effective than it appears. Political partisans do seem to respond to argument; their response is often invisible to us because it is (perhaps rationally) often very small. Given enough evidence, even conspiracy theorists seem to be moved significantly. Argument, even argument with committed partisans, is certainly not always futile. On some topics, though, argument does seem futile. Why? One reason often given is that conspiracy theories and committed partisans often don’t hold their views for reasons. Rather, their views reflect emotional commitments or are a reflection of their identity. Argument and the exchange of …

Bioethicists Argue That an Unborn Baby is Merely a ‘Gestator’s’ Body Part

Bioethicists Argue That an Unborn Baby is Merely a ‘Gestator’s’ Body Part

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The republished article first appeared in the National Review. Anyone paying attention knows that the medical establishment does not believe in any restriction on abortion, and moreover, that it should be provided free anytime a woman wants to terminate a pregnancy. For example, a current editorial in The Lancet celebrates the editors’ view that more than 800 million women recently gaining better access to abortion, while decrying “barriers” such as waiting periods (and unstated, ultrasound imaging) that data shows, save the lives of unborn babies: Gains in legal access to abortion are worth celebrating. An analysis between 1994 and 2023 by Katy Mayall and colleagues showed an incredible trend towards the liberalisation of abortion laws across all regions of the world. 825 million women now have access to abortion services who did not before. However, progress has not been uniform. Complete bans on abortion or restrictive laws are concentrated in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with 97% of unsafe abortions globally concentrated in developing nations. And other barriers exist beyond legality. Mandatory waiting periods and counselling, refusals to provide abortions, harassment and …

Muslim leaders argue Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan may be politically motivated

Muslim leaders argue Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan may be politically motivated

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JERUSALEM (RNS) — Living in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Mohammed Mahmoud enjoys a privilege other Muslims around the world can only dream about: the ability to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque every day. For the first two weeks of Ramadan, Mahmoud, who works in a bakery across the street from the Muslim Quarter, did just that. But worshippers’ access to Israel’s holy sites came to a sudden halt last week after the U.S. and Israel coordinated a joint attack against Iran, and Iran retaliated by launching ballistic missiles at Israel, U.S. military assets and almost a dozen other countries.    While Home Front Command, the Israel Defense Forces’ civil protection arm, has now deemed it safe to permit workplaces, stores, restaurants and virtually all of the country’s mosques, churches and synagogues to reopen — provided that no more than 50 people congregate and there is a nearby bomb shelter — the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the Temple Mount/al-Haram al-Sharif, the Western Wall and its plaza and the Church of the …

Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book

Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book

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(RNS) — In their years of interfaith work, the Revs. Anna Piela and Michael Woolf have heard an oft-repeated reason for why some Christians don’t want to learn about Islam or are reluctant to challenge their misconceptions about the faith: They fear they might convert. But in their new book, “Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,” the authors — who are American Baptist Churches USA ministers and a married couple — argue that learning about Islam, or any other religion, can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.  “I think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” Woolf, who is senior minister of Lake Street Church of Evanston, Illinois, told Religion News Service. “But I think God rejoices in diversity and wants us to learn from each other.” The book, published by Judson Press last month, also asserts that Christians have a moral responsibility …

5 Simple Ways to Argue Less as a Couple

5 Simple Ways to Argue Less as a Couple

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Long-term relationships aren’t easy. No matter how compatible two people might be, inevitably, there will be times when differences in opinions lead to arguments. Conflict, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. In fact, when handled well, it can lead to greater intimacy because partners feel heard, understood, and respected, essential ingredients for a solid emotional connection. On the other hand, hurtful conversations are divisive and can corrode the foundation of any relationship over time. That’s why it behooves couples to do two things—learn ways to completely divert potential arguments, and when that doesn’t work, nip those arguments in the bud. More of the Same Fights Research suggests that more than two-thirds of what couples argue about is unresolvable. Whether it’s differences in parenting styles or disparate beliefs about the division of labor around the house, the importance of sex, how money is spent, and so on, the truth is, couples will never see eye-to-eye on some hot issues. But that doesn’t stop us from relentlessly trying to persuade our partners. In fact, …

This handheld e-reader has effectively replaced my Kindle, and I can’t argue with the price

This handheld e-reader has effectively replaced my Kindle, and I can’t argue with the price

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ZDNET’s key takeaways The DuRobo Krono is a smartphone-sized ePaper tablet, available for $280. The Android-based Krono is meant to be a distraction-free device for reading, note-taking, and productivity. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Krono is now available for preorder, with shipping scheduled for the end of January. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an avid book lover, I’m a sucker for a great e-reader. But the problem is that many of these devices are way too limited to become a companion device. This is why I loved the TCL Nxtpaper tablet so much. There’s another device, however: the new DuRobo Krono is here to address that tablet’s downfall: it’s a pocket e-reader and productivity device that is finally available for purchase. Also: CES 2026: 7 biggest news stories across TVs, laptops, and other weird gadgets you missed Admittedly, I am biased. I’ve been using a prototype of the DuRobo Krono for a couple of months, and it’s done what no e-reader has before: it’s the only one that has replaced …