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Eight federal defendants were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years for protest activities.
Federal judges have handed down sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years to eight defendants involved in common protest activities. This severe punishment has raised concerns among critics about the implications for free speech and the potential political motivations behind these sentences.
A recent study highlights the racial bias present in AI hiring tools, which have become prevalent among U.S. employers. This bias disproportionately affects Black and Asian applicants, raising concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of automated hiring processes.
An extreme heat conference in the UK has been canceled due to a warning from the Met Office, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on events. Meanwhile, a relaunch of the climate.gov site aims to restore valuable climate resources after being taken down.