Two countries block Grok app over AI-generated CSAM as we await Apple’s response

Two countries have blocked the Grok app after it was widely used to generate non-consensual near-nude deepfakes of women ...
PCMag

One Simple Setting Can Block Most Scam Texts. Are You Using It?

Your phone comes with strong built-in spam protection—you just need to turn it on. Here's how to do it on both iPhone and ...
Indiatimes

STEM extension block? What to do if your employer hesitates to file Form I-983

For international graduates seeking a STEM OPT extension, it's crucial that employers submit Form I-983, a training plan that outlines necessary training, not a sponsorship request. Many employers may ...
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Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Summer Kerksick waited in line for two hours Tuesday to receive a box of canned and dry goods at a food bank event for federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown. “With my rent due next week ...
Reuters

Long queues form at Mali fuel stations as militants block imports

Insurgents imposed blockade on fuel imports last month Many fuel stations had closed or supplied only diesel Many reopen in Bamako after fuel arrives from Ivory Coast BAMAKO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - ...
World Socialist Web Site

Social anger erupts at “Block Everything” protests across France

Hundreds of thousands of people joined yesterday’s “Block Everything” protests against France’s budget crisis after the government fell on Monday. Police estimated 175,000 people attended 550 ...
turnto10

Block Island officials consider steps to crackdown on rowdy crowds

(WJAR) — Block Island officials want to prevent chaos and rowdy crowds during holidays. It’s no secret that Block Island attracts young people, college students, and people looking to have a good time ...
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Block Island beckons with dining, shopping and elusive glass floats

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WJAR) — For NBC 10’s Summer of Fun, A.J. Mastrangelo and Molly Levine are continuing their explorations on Block Island. They checked out all the 3-by-7-mile island has to offer ...
CBS 6

Private plane crash on Block Island leaves one dead, two hospitalized

WRGB— A tragic plane crash at Block Island State Airport has left one person dead and two others hospitalized. The private aircraft, which departed from Albany International Airport, crashed yesterday ...
U.S. News & World Report

Block Rises on S&P 500 Inclusion, Signaling Fintech's Growing Clout

(Reuters) -Tech billionaire Jack Dorsey-led Block's shares rose 7% in morning trading on Monday after the payments firm was added to the benchmark S&P 500, marking a milestone for the fintech sector.
Business Insider

Executive order against Jenner & Block ruled unconstitutional

The executive order targeting Big Law firm Jenner & Block was ruled unconstitutional on Friday. In his ruling, District Judge John Bates said the EO retaliated against the firm for protected speech.