World’s first major act to regulate AI passed by European lawmakers

The European Union Parliament on Wednesday approved the world’s first major set of regulatory ground rules to govern the mediatized artificial intelligence at the forefront of tech investment. International: Top News And Analysis

‘It is urgent’: European leaders appeal for greater support for Ukraine as Russia makes major gain

The West is suffering a “colossal failure of imagination” in thinking Russia’s war in Ukraine will not hit them next, defense policymakers heard. U.S. News

Deal Dash: Major industrial player pays $10.2 million for East Nashville warehouse; spring start eyed for 25-story Midtown tower

In this week’s installment of Deal Dash: Music industry veteran Mike Curb sells property in East Nashville; Nashville-based Vastland Development Co. eyes spring 2024 construction start for a long-awaited 25-floor tower. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Biden gets low marks on economy and major concerns about his age as he looks to Trump rematch, new poll shows

In a Labor Day speech in Philadelphia, Biden lashed out at Trump repeatedly over his economic record, accusing “the last guy” of ceding U.S. jobs to China. U.S. News

Apple’s Mac shipments fall more than 40%, worse than major rivals

The year-over-year fall is the worst performance of the top five PC manufacturers and comes amid fears of a recession and weakened consumer demand, IDC said. International: Top News And Analysis

Major registries in the carbon offset market are allowing dubious credits, report says

A group of researchers studied nearly 300 carbon offset projects across the world that comprise 11% of all carbon offset credits to date. U.S. News

Back-to-school shopping takes ‘a major financial toll’ amid high inflation. Here’s how to save on supplies for the fall

Top tips to save on school supplies as back-to-school shopping takes a bigger bite of the budget this year. U.S. News

U.S. announces major Asia economic deal in effort to boost profile, counter China

In a move to raise its profile and create a counterbalance to China within Asia, the United States has announced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. International: Top News And Analysis

Major US abortion pill producer says it has ample supply if demand soars

Danco Labs, a U.S. maker of the abortion pill Mifeprex, says it has enough supply if demand soars following a Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade. ABC News: Top Stories

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Major shakeups in both AFC, NFC

One team has already clinched an NFL playoff berth, but several other aspiring contenders stumbled in a major way during Week 15.       GANNETT Syndication Service

Dow closes 500 points higher as major averages reclaim losses from earlier this week

U.S. stocks jumped Thursday as fears around a crisis in China’s property market eased and as the Fed kept current monetary stimulus in place for now. International: Top News And Analysis

In major policy change, Apple will allow developers to email customers about alternatives to App Store billing

App makers want to contact their customers directly to encourage them to pay directly and avoid Apple’s App Store fees, which range from 15% to 30% of gross sales. U.S. News