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Lawyers blame ChatGPT for tricking them into citing bogus case law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Two apologetic lawyers responding to an angry judge blamed ChatGPT Thursday for tricking them into including fictitious legal research in a court filing.Attorneys Steven A. Schwartz and Peter LoDuca are facing possible punishment over a filing in a lawsuit against an airline that included references to past court cases that Schwartz thought were real, but were actually invented by the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot.Schwartz explained that he used the groundbreaking program as he hunted for legal precedents supporting a client’s case against the Colombian airline Avianca for an injury incurred on a 2019 flight.The chatbot, which has fascinated the world with its production of essay-like answers to prompts from users, suggested several cases involving aviation mishaps that Schwartz hadn’t been able to find through usual methods used at his law firm.The problem was, several of those cases weren’t real or involved airlines that didn’t exist.Sch...

Wheeler’s no-hit bid for Phillies broken up in 8th on Nevin’s one-out single

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler’s bid for a no-hitter was broken up Thursday night when Tyler Nevin singled for the Detroit Tigers with one out in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies right-hander.Jonathan Schoop reached on a throwing error by Phillies third baseman Josh Harrison, and Nevin followed with a clean single to right field that put runners at the corners.Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson then removed Wheeler, who threw 75 of his 108 pitches for strikes. He struck out eight, walked one and hit a batter with a pitch.Detroit tied it 1-all on Zack Short’s bunt single against reliever Seranthony Domínguez.Philadelphia took a 1-0 lead on Bryce Harper’s sacrifice fly in the sixth.The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed due to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The smoky smell that was present the previous two days in Philadelphia dissipated, and the sky became more clear as the game went on.T...

Canada’s Corey Conners shares lead at Canadian Open as PGA Tour resumes following LIV deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Corey Conners shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open, the first PGA Tour event since its announcement of a merger with Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf.Conners is seeking to become the tournament’s first Canadian winner in 69 years. Also at 67 were Aaron Rai, Justin Lower and Chesson Hadley.Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy opened with a 71 at Oakdale. Matt Fitzpatrick, who will seek to defend his U.S. Open title next week at Los Angeles Country Club, was one of nine players at 68.At No. 29 in the world, Conners is the highest-ranked of 21 Canadians in the field. The last player from Canada to win the event was Pat Fletcher in 1954 at Point Grey in Vancouver.Conners did not speak to reporters after his morning round because he was dealing with an urgent personal matter. His two PGA Tour victories both came at the Valero Texas Open, including this year.“Really disciplined off the tee, we didn’t try to do ...

Flood evacuations possible in Lyons for the next 3 days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Residents in Lyons were warned Thursday to prepare to evacuate because of possible floods within the next 72 hours.Overnight, St. Vrain Creek reached a flow rate just below the threshold for likely flooding, according to the town of Lyons. People in the areas shaded pink in the map below are at risk and should be prepared to evacuate:People in these areas were also urged to secure any temporary furniture and outdoor items "so they do not become debris in the water."The creek reached a flow rate of 1,080 cubic feet per second overnight, and flooding becomes more likely in Lyons when it reaches 1,200 cubic feet per second, according to the town.Residents can monitor flows here.What's causing possible floods in Lyons?"Many factors contribute to this number including snow runoff, discharge from Button Rock Reservoir and localized rain/storm events," the town explained in a message to residents.Colorado is already seeing above-average snowmelt, and weeks of rain along the...

No hazardous materials found at Jamaica Plain thrift store after emergency response

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

No hazardous materials were found Thursday after an emergency response at a thrift store in Jamaica Plain, Boston police said. Crews initially responded to the Boomerangs on Centre Street Thursday evening after Boston police said a store employee called 911 saying they received a donated item that they believed could have continued something hazardous. While some personnel wearing yellow hazmat suits were later seen inside the shop, they were, at one point, standing alongside other officers who were not wearing the same protective gear. The scene had cleared as of around 9:45 p.m., with police saying crews determined the item in question did not pose a threat.

Mail truck involved in crash in Lynn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

A mail truck was involved in a crash in Lynn Thursday that left the truck with visible damage. The crash happened at the intersection of Hanover and North Common streets on Thursday afternoon. The truck was later seen at the scene with its front end smashed in and one of its doors torn off. A separate truck later towed the mail truck away.No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Free Blue Line, other options rolled out ahead of Sumner Tunnel closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

The Blue Line will be free, parking just $2, the East Boston Ferry won’t cost you and tolls will be reduced for everyone living with the traffic-jamming closure of the Sumner Tunnel.The T is rolling out “mitigation options” while the Sumner Tunnel closes from July 5 to Aug. 31.In a bulletin shared with the Herald, Gov. Maura Healey’s transportation bosses apologized for what will be a major inconvenience for many. They also summed it up by suggesting those in the area “leave your car at home” and “explore transit options.”Those options include the Blue Line in both directions being free; MBTA parking lots and garages on the Blue Line being reduced to $2 a day; and, the East Boston ferry free.Also, discounted tolls will be provided for the Tobin Bridge and Ted Williams Tunnel for “those registered in the Resident Discount Program,” the T said.Fares from Salem and Swampscott Commuter Rail will also be $2 to $2.40; free parkin...

County's homeless population up 22% since last year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A local organization is continuing its federal requirement in counting people experiencing homelessness. The Regional Task Force on Homelessness released a staggering set of numbers for San Diego County.For the first time, the task force is reaching people experiencing homelessness on Caltrans property. This led them to find 661 more people. There was a 22% increase in homelessness in the San Diego region from the previous count in 2022.The task force conducted the count. Their CEO, Tamera Kohler, said the count will hopefully develop better policies and procedures for people without a home. There are faces behind the numbers. BMX star Pat Casey dies in crash at Ramona motocross track "You can't pay the bills, you can't pay for rent, you have to go somewhere, somewhere is here," said Christopher Dubois, who's been experiencing homelessness for 1.5 years in San Diego.Dubois is from Maine. He used to move furniture for a career until he developed blood clots in his legs...

Louisiana governor says he intends to veto anti-LGBTQ+ bills, including ban on gender-affirming care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said Thursday he intends to veto a package of bills passed by the GOP-dominated legislature that targets the LGBTQ+ community, including a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors and the state’s version of a “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Edwards has said throughout the legislative session, which ended Thursday, that he opposes the series of LGBTQ+ bills. If Edwards blocks the bills, lawmakers can convene for a veto session. Overriding a veto requires support from two-thirds of both the House and Senate — and Republicans hold a two-thirds majority in both chambers. Louisiana legislators have only convened for two veto sessions since 1974.While the main job of lawmakers for the past two-months has been to pass a state budget, debate over the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ bills has gained statewide and national attention this session. Marked by misinformation, religious arguments, hours of emotional testimon...

‘Dollarization’ of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim’s rule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:32 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Before fleeing North Korea in 2014, Jeon Jae-hyun kept U.S. dollars as a store of value and used Chinese yuan to make everyday purchases at markets, restaurants and other places. He used the domestic currency, the won, only occasionally. “There were not many places to use the won, and we actually had little faith in our currency,” Jeon said during a recent interview in Seoul. “Even the quality of North Korean bills was awful as they often ripped when we put them in our pockets.”North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runaway inflation and public unrest.The so-called “dollarization” helped ease inflation and stabilize exchange rates, enabling leader Kim Jong Un to establish a stable hold on power after he inherited that role in late 2011. But the trend poses a potential threat to Kim as it has undermined his government’s control ...