40 stories tagged #Florida

  1. Rising Flesh-Eating Bacteria Threats Linked to Climate Change
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    Rising Flesh-Eating Bacteria Threats Linked to Climate Change

    Warmer oceans are fueling a global surge in deadly necrotizing fasciitis outbreaks from Florida to Japan, health experts warn.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Deadly 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Surge Amid Rising Global Sea Temperatures
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    Deadly 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Surge Amid Rising Global Sea Temperatures

    The spread of Vibrio vulnificus and Streptococcus pyogenes is accelerating, linked to warming oceans and causing record outbreaks from Florida to Japan.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Deadly 'Flesh-Eating Bacteria' Outbreaks Surge as Oceans Warm
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    Deadly 'Flesh-Eating Bacteria' Outbreaks Surge as Oceans Warm

    Rising sea temperatures are fueling outbreaks of necrotizing fasciitis, causing over 100 deaths in two years across the US, Japan, and Europe.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Florida Senior Defrauded of Nearly $4,000 in Zelle Scam
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    Florida Senior Defrauded of Nearly $4,000 in Zelle Scam

    A senior in Florida lost $4,000 to a bank imposter scam involving Zelle, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by elderly consumers.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. State Attorneys General Launch Sweeping Investigation into OpenAI
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    State Attorneys General Launch Sweeping Investigation into OpenAI

    A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has subpoenaed OpenAI, probing data handling, user safety, and advertising practices ahead of its anticipated IPO.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Florida Sues OpenAI, Alleges ChatGPT Harmed Children and Enabled Violence
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    Florida Sues OpenAI, Alleges ChatGPT Harmed Children and Enabled Violence

    Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and aided violence. AG seeks billions in damages.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over Child Safety Risks
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    Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over Child Safety Risks

    Florida files landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT endangers children and prioritizing profits over safety.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety
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    Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety

    Florida is the first state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT is a dangerous product linked to a fatal shooting.

    last mo. 1 min read