November 7, 2025 4:56 am
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues. The lawsuits filed Thursday in California state courts allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Filed on behalf of six adults and one teenager by the Social Media Victims Law Center and Tech Justice Law Project, the lawsuits claim that OpenAI knowingly released GPT-4o prematurely, despite internal warnings that it was dangerously sycophantic and psychologically manipulative. Four of the victims died by suicide. OpenAI said it is reviewing the lawsuits.
November 7, 2025 4:59 am
NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire. Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade. The vote followed weeks of debate over his management record and whether anyone deserved such unprecedented pay, drawing heated commentary from small investors to giant pension funds and even the pope. It was a resounding victory for Musk, showing that investors still have faith in him as the car company struggles with plunging sales and profits.
November 7, 2025 5:47 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer and songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each announced Friday. All four are nominated in the song, record and album of the year categories. In the best new artist category, global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young will all go head-to-head. There are a number of first-time nominees as well this year including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress. The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
November 9, 2025 7:55 am
(AP) – Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration says ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. All 13 infants were hospitalized after consuming formula from the two lots. No deaths were reported. The formula is sold online and through major retailers. Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine. The cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.
November 6, 2025 4:24 pm
(AP) – A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money by Friday to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling Thursday was in response to a challenge from cities and nonprofits complaining that the administration was only offering to cover 65% of the maximum benefit. The Trump administration said last month that it would not pay benefits at all for November because of the federal shutdown. Last week, two judges ordered the government to pay at least partial benefits using an emergency fund. It initially said it would cover half, but it now says it will cover 65%.
November 6, 2025 4:25 pm
(AP) – Flight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown. Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are among 40 of the busiest across the U.S. where flights will be cut. That is according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press. The Federal Aviation Administration says it will begin reducing air traffic on Friday to maintain safety, as air traffic controllers go unpaid and show signs of strain during the shutdown. The plan is to phase-in cuts of 10% of flights across the affected airports. Airlines say they will try to minimize the impact on travelers. Passengers should start to be notified about cancellations Thursday. (Photo: AP)
November 6, 2025 4:51 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Movement has slowed toward a deal to end the government shutdown after election wins for Democrats. Election victories in Virginia and New Jersey have emboldened Democrats and raised fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough. That’s despite the punishing toll of the shutdown, which has lasted 37 days. The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety amid staffing shortages. Millions have already been affected by halted government programs and missed federal paychecks. But Democrats are holding firm that any deal to end the shutdown include a fix for health care.
November 5, 2025 2:37 am
In the absence of a state and federal budget, Washington County Commissioners say they are bracing for the future impact as the impasse continues. During ongoing budget discussions, board members say they have looked to identify areas for potential cuts that extend beyond the Department of Human Services, an area that directly affects some of the county’s most vulnerable residents, including children and seniors. They say the first contract identified for termination is the 2023 agreement between the commissioners and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The six-year contract totaled $140,000 per year with a 3% annual increase with the money to be spent on economic development. If the county were to fulfill the final three years, commissioners say the payout would total $445,578 from the general fund. This action is expected to be approved at their meeting on Thursday. Democratic Commissioner Larry Maggi, however, opposes the move and he says he will vote against the motion. He is questioning what the plan is to replace it and what other opportunities the county will find for less.
November 6, 2025 2:20 am
State Police issued a press release Wednesday afternoon saying they are investigating the reports of multiple autopsy reports being withheld from the Washington County District Attorney’s Office by the county coroner, pending payment for their release. Authorities said that recent events involving the Washington County District Attorney’s Office have brought attention to the handling of certain coroner autopsy reports. According to police, under Pennsylvania statute, non-governmental entities may be charged fees for specific autopsy reports, but government agencies like the DA’s office are not subjected to such charges.” “Our goal remains committed to maintaining strong, cooperative relationships with all partner agencies,” the release said. “We recognize the importance of collaboration and teamwork in serving the people of Washington County. At the same time, it is our duty to conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations, particularly in homicide cases, where our responsibility is to give a voice to the victims.” Coroner Tim Warco told WJPA that he was taken by surprise when his office was raided Wednesday afternoon. He says he, along with some of his employees were threatened with being taken to jail if they didn’t cooperate. This isn’t his first run-in with the DA. Warco says District Attorney Jason Walsh coerced him into filing a fraudulent death certificate for a Peters Township infant – who died under suspicious circumstances – for political purposes ahead of the 2023 election. Walsh has not responded to requests for comment from WJPA.
November 5, 2025 2:32 am
Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh says 32-year-old Taylor Atkinson of Avella was sentenced late last month to serve a total of thirteen to thirty years in a state prison on charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault. Atkinson was found guilty during a jury trial in Washington County Court in July.
