It wasn't made clear by police whether the two individuals were shooting at each other, but a police spokesperson said investigators believe there is a third person who was involved in the incident who left the area.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 Aug. 2026
The wave of litigation against Meta and other social media companies from individuals, school districts and states has been called Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment.
But blaming the technology risks obscuring the fact that humans write the code, select the data on which AI systems are trained, approve their use, and decide where and how they are deployed.
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Shaun Harper,
AJC.com,
18 Aug. 2026
Proponents argue this reveals the AI's full capabilities, including potential for cyberattacks, while critics warn of severe risks like AI wreaking havoc, creating viruses, or tricking humans.
Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2026
Thanks in part to a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship, Drew explored several designs for flying and became interested in creating robots that flap their wings in a way similar to real-life creatures.
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