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Florida officials prepare for special elections to replace Gaetz, Waltz | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 09:47:00

SUMMARY: Florida will soon hold two special elections to replace congressmen, while Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint a successor for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for Secretary of State. Rep. Matt Gaetz, nominated for Attorney General, has resigned his seat. DeSantis is tasked with scheduling the special elections. Rubio’s term lasts until 2029, giving the appointee time to prepare for re-election. Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, is a potential candidate, supported by Sen. Rick Scott and endorsed by Gaetz. Both Gaetz and Rep. Mike Waltz represent safe Republican districts.

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Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in the US

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www.news4jax.com – Sarah Parvini, Associated Press – 2025-01-14 06:05:00

SUMMARY: President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at accelerating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the U.S. The order mandates federal agencies to facilitate the construction of large-scale AI data centers and clean energy facilities, while ensuring that developers adhere to environmental standards and fund the construction. Key government departments will identify sites for these developments, with a focus on not raising electricity costs for consumers. The initiative aims to bolster national security by establishing robust AI capabilities domestically and reducing dependence on foreign systems. Additionally, it aligns with ongoing efforts to regulate AI chip exports for national security reasons.

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153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need

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www.clickorlando.com – Scott Mcfetridge, Associated Press – 2025-01-14 00:10:00

SUMMARY: More than 150 Nobel and World Food prize winners released an open letter urging increased research and food distribution efforts to avoid a global hunger crisis. With 700 million people already food insecure, climate change and population growth threaten to worsen food scarcity. The letter stresses the need for a “moonshot” effort to increase food production, including improving crop photosynthesis, reducing fertilizer dependence, and enhancing food shelf life. Experts like Brian Schmidt and Cynthia Rosenzweig emphasize the importance of increased funding and global leadership to prevent widespread hunger. They believe the challenges can be solved with the right resources and commitment.

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Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

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www.news4jax.com – Jill Lawless, Associated Press – 2025-01-13 18:27:00

SUMMARY: Declassified MI5 documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was kept unaware of her art adviser Anthony Blunt’s secret life as a Soviet spy to avoid adding to her worries. Blunt, who worked at Buckingham Palace, confessed in 1964 to passing secrets to the KGB during WWII. Palace officials decided not to inform the Queen until 1973, fearing media uproar. When eventually told, she reacted calmly, having known of suspicions about Blunt in the early 1950s. Blunt was publicly identified as a spy in 1979 and stripped of his knighthood but never prosecuted. The newly released files will feature in an upcoming exhibition.

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