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When the money got going, Nick Saban got going — when the money got going to college athletes, that is. After the Supreme Court opened the floodgates for college athletes to be paid cash rather than just scholarships, University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban — accustomed to yearly national championships — saw the dollar signs on the chalkboard and decided to retire. There was no way a school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, could compete donor-wise with its bigger northern rivals. Saban quickly bowed out, saying to this day that it had nothing to do with the increased competition. Even on ESPN this morning, he waffled about his reason for retiring when Stephen A. asked about it. Since his “retirement,” Saban has been busy trying to fix the money mess NCAA schools find themselves in, while he himself is enriching himself with lucrative TV deals. He even lobbied Congress for a fix, and in response, the Senate yesterday passed the Protect College Sports Act. Now, it goes to the House for approval. Here are the details of that bill: The legislation officially named the Protect College Sports Act (commonly referred to alongside “Save College Sports” efforts) passed the Senate in a

In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates raised severe warnings about the rapid advancement and misuse of artificial intelligence. The Threats Gates Identified Potential for Mass Casualties Gates warned about the severe threats posed by malicious actors wielding advanced technology, stating that “AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths.” Unprecedented Weaponization He emphasized how dangerous these tools are in the wrong hands, noting, “There’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools.” Inadequacy of Simple Controls Addressing simplified solutions to AI risk, Gates warned, “It’s not enough to have a kill switch.” Gates’s Recommendations Government Regulation Over Self-Regulation Gates argued that self-regulation by technology firms is insufficient. He called for government involvement and legal frameworks, stating that “AI legislation” is necessary. System Monitoring and Records Instead of relying solely on an emergency shutdown mechanism, Gates recommended implementing strict monitoring and tracking protocols so law enforcement and regulators can maintain visibility into AI operations. Bipartisan and Global Cooperation He urged political parties and lawmakers to work together quickly to establish safety frameworks and safeguards to keep

A major cybersecurity incident involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sparked widespread operational and personal safety concerns across the intelligence community, following claims by the digital extortion group ShinyHunters that it had accessed sensitive personnel and applicant databases. According to reported details of the incident, the intrusion specifically targeted the FBIJobs.gov portal and the bureau’s Special Agent Applicant Portal. Threat actors subsequently circulated a sample containing approximately 5,000 records. The exposed information reportedly includes the names, home addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers of FBI agents and applicants, as well as the names of immediate family members, including spouses and siblings. The data sample also contained detailed internal role descriptions, reportedly identifying electronic surveillance leads and intelligence analysts assigned to sensitive portfolios, including China, Russia, Hezbollah, and international drug cartels. Independent cybersecurity researchers and reporters said they verified portions of the leaked sample against credit bureau files and prior breach databases, confirming the personal details of several active bureau employees as well as Director Kash Patel. In a departure from standard financially motivated ransomware attacks, ShinyHunters claimed the operation was not driven by monetary demands. Instead, the group demanded that the FBI retract a Public Service Announcement