CALIFORNIA: One of the wettest storms in Southern California history unleashed at least 475 mudslides in the Los Angeles area, and officials warned the threat hadn’t passed yet. Seven weather-related deaths were reported in the state as of Tuesday evening.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Meta said Tuesday that users in coming months will see labels on AI-generated images that appear on Facebook and Instagram, part of a broader tech industry initiative.
TAXES: U.S. tax revenues are expected to rise by as much as $561 billion from 2024 to 2034, thanks to stepped-up enforcement made possible with funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Treasury Department and the IRS.
PRIMARY: Authorities issued cease-and-desist orders Tuesday against two Texas companies believed connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s primary last month.
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TURKEY: Two people attacked Turkey’s largest courthouse before being shot dead Tuesday in an exchange of fire that also left one other person dead and five wounded. Authorities alleged the assailants were part of an extremist organization.
CHILE: The death toll from wildfires that ravaged central Chile for several days increased to 131 on Tuesday, and more than 300 people were still missing as the blazes appeared to be burning themselves out.
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