Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

The tiny U.S. government division charged with assessing the safety of new artificial intelligence offerings doesn’t have a permanent leader and has stopped publishing its research

November 8, 2026Updated: November 8, 2026
AP nullBy GARANCE BURKE

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North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep

North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep

SRMC hosts Benefits Fair for employees

Employees of Sidney Regional Medical Center had an opportunity to explore their workplace benefits Wednesday, Nov. 4, as the hospital hosted its annual benefits fair at Pole Creek Estates Assisted Living.

North Central volleyball makes school history with first trip to state

The North Central Knights are making school history with their first-ever trip to the Nebraska state volleyball tournament.

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Smith Falls’ MacAllister trail temporarily closed 

The Jim MacAllister Nature Trail at Smith Falls State Park near Valentine is temporarily closed due to weather-related damage.

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Fans of the “Longmire” series got a chance to meet the man behind the books during a stop in Valentine this week.