Autonomous weapons could fire without human input
The Defense Department funds studies of autonomous armed robots that could select and destroy targets without human control. Experts warn robots may struggle to distinguish civilians from combatants as autonomy grows, with current systems still under human oversight.
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Patterns in murder suicide among older couples
In Hudson Wisconsin an 83 year old man shot and killed his 81 year old wife who had Alzheimer's disease and then killed himself. Family and researchers describe a recurring pattern where stressed caregivers misperceive mercy and tragedy follows with warning signs often ignored.
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New American Villains Rise From Public Scorn
The piece notes a shift in how Americans demonize figures tied to current crises. It cites Bernie Madoff, AIG chiefs, and auto leaders as modern villains, alongside past targets, and examines how evolving foes reflect national myths of threat and protection.
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