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Roberts warns of AI ‘dehumanizing the law’ in year-end report but avoids Trump legal disputes, Supreme Court ethics reform

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

(CNN) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raised concerns about the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in the US judicial system in an annual report released Sunday, warning that the emerging technology could risk “dehumanizing the law” and imperiling fair treatment in the justice system.“AI obviously has great potential to dramatically increase access to key information for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. But just as obviously it risks invading privacy interests and dehumanizing the law,” Roberts wrote.The chief justice spent much of his 13-page year-end report laying out how new technology has brought about positive change to the federal court system over the years. But he avoided addressing how the court has recently been pushed into two major disputes involving former President Donald Trump, as well as issues involving ethics and transparency that plagued the court for much of the year, leading the nine justices to announce a new code of conduct last month.Inst...

Celebration of Life held in Weymouth for elderly victim of Braintree blaze

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

A crowd gathered at a bar in Weymouth on Sunday to attend a Celebration of Life for an elderly man who perished in a fast-moving fire in Braintree the day before.A passerby reported the fire on Hobart Avenue just after 4 a.m. and fire crews located John “Sean” Sullivan, 85, inside and pronounced him dead at the scene.Friends and loved ones gathered Sunday at The Cottage Bar to pay their respects.Those who spoke with 7NEWS said Sullivan was a well-liked regular who was quick to do favors for others.Fire officials say a preliminary investigation suggests the fire was not suspicious in nature.“On behalf of the Braintree Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones,” said Chief O’Brien. “I also want to point out that we found no working smoke alarms at the scene. Please, take a moment today to be sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home. Don’t start the new year without them.”The fire spread rapidly ...

Boston fire commissioner thanks agency partners for response to shots fired at Mattapan scene

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke issued a statement Sunday thanking the department’s agency partners who assisted when a man allegedly opened fire as crews were responding to a blaze at a building in Mattapan.In a statement posted to the department’s X account, Commissioner Paul F. Burke wrote, “I am grateful that the fire and active shooter incident yesterday did not result in any injury to our firefighters, police officers or residents. As firefighters, our main focus at any fire is the rescue of residents and the extinguishment of the fire but this incident heightened the danger level for all of our first responders. The multi-agency cooperation was a role model of how a coordinated response should work and undoubtedly saved lives. Thank you to all of the Boston firefighters for their professionalism at yesterday’s incident and thank you to the responding Boston Police officers for protecting our firefighters at a very dangerous scene.” The m...

After more than 40 years, Improv Boston closing down

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

An end of an era — after more than 40 years of providing laughs to audiences in Cambridge, Improv Boston is ending its run and the group is talking about the difficult decision.“It’s hard, from my perspective, to be on the side of winding down a 40-year legacy,” said Improv Boston’s Managing Director Matt Laidlaw, who noted bringing audiences back after the pandemic proved difficult.“We just could never replicate what we needed from an audience-attending-shows perspective,” he said.The group says it hopes to find investors to revive the performances in the future. For the time being, they’re encouraging area residents to support local arts.The National Touring Company for Improv Boston will have a final performance on Jan. 26 at the Rockwell in Somerville.

Week 17 recap: Chicago Bears blow out the Atlanta Falcons 37-17 behind big days from Justin Fields, DJ Moore and Khalil Herbert

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

If quarterback Justin Fields is making his closing statement for his case to stay with the Chicago Bears over the last two weeks of the season, he got off to a pretty good start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field.On a blustery day on the lakefront, Fields threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 45 yards and another score to fuel a 37-17 victory, the Bears’ fifth straight at home.It was a solid day for Fields as the Bears (7-9) consider what to do with the No. 1 draft pick they officially secured with the Carolina Panthers’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Bears general manager Ryan Poles obtained that pick with his trade of the No. 1 pick last year.With tight end Colet Kmet sitting out most of the game with a knee injury and wide receiver Darnell Mooney out with a concussion, Fields went to wide receiver DJ Moore early and often.Moore had nine catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. In his sixth NFL season and first with the Bears, M...

Bruins tough out 5-3 win in Detroit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

The Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are now done with their season series. But if the two teams should happen to meet come April, it should make for some great entertainment.The B’s earned a split in the series at 2-2 with a hard-earned 5-3 victory a Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, fighting through a quick turnaround, some playoff-like nastiness and some controversy that went against them.Trent Frederic scored twice and Charlie Coyle put the B’s ahead for good with the third period go-ahead goal, pushing their win streak to three games.After the B’s coughed up a two-goal lead in the second period, they regained it 2:52 into the third on a set play off an offensive zone faceoff. Coyle won the draw back to Brad Marchand, who dished it to an oncoming Charlie McAvoy. The defenseman took it deep before feeding it back to Coyle, who ripped a one-timer home from the slot.The B’s killed off McAvoy penalty and played some stout defense down the stretch before Jake DeBrus...

Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: The biggest party of the year starts now

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

It's time for the biggest party of the year as we count the moments until 2024. Viewers will be treated to the midnight ball drop in New York City, spectacular fireworks shows from Dallas’ Reunion Tower and Denver’s downtown area, and a 10-minute fireworks show launched from the rooftops of nine Las Vegas Strip hotels.Check out the links below for more information on any acts seen on Las Vegas Countdown to 2024.98 DegreesChicagoBerlinRuben Studdard andClay AikenFoghatAir SupplyRaiderettesMicky DolenzPauly ShoreBelow is a handy guide to finding “Las Vegas Countdown to 2024” on a television in your city.Los Angeles, CAKTLAChannel 5.1Watch the live stream at ktla.comSan Francisco, CAKRONChannel 4.1Watch the live stream at kron4.comDenver, COFOX 31Channel 31.1Watch the live stream at kdvr.comSacramento, CAFOX 40Channel 40.1Watch the live stream at fox40.comPortland, ORKOIN 6Channel 6.1Watch the live stream at koin.comSan Diego, CAFOX 5Channel 69.1Watch the live stream at fox5sandiego.co...

Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Kimberlee Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies. Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers...

19 injured in 2 chain reaction crashes along I-90 in northwest suburbs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

KANE COUNTY, Ill.— Nearly 20 people were injured on Saturday evening after two chain reaction crashes unfolded along I-90 in the northwest suburbs.A crash involving six vehicles that occurred just before 7 p.m. left 11 people oinjured.One of the cars involved in the crash overturned and caught fire and a victim inside had to be pulled from the vehicle by emergency crews. Thieves target victims trying to purchase game consoles advertised on social media Shortly after, another pileup crash involving four vehicles occurred about half a mile down the road.Authorities say eight people suffered minor injuries in the second crash.Currently, it is unclear what led to the crashes and authorities have not provided updates on the conditions of those injured.

Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children arrested in the UK: police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police. Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children. 18-year-old charged with killing officer who witnessed crime at North Carolina gas station Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.Singler's injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children o...