1 Hurricane Melissa may be the Atlantic Ocean’s strongest on record
There’s little doubt in scientists’ minds that human-caused climate change is to blame. (New Scientist $)+ While Jamaica is largely without power, no deaths have been confirmed. (BBC)
+ The hurricane is currently sweeping across Cuba. (NYT $)
+ Here’s what we know about hurricanes and climate change. (MIT Technology Review)
2 Texas is suing Tylenol over the Trump administration’s autism claims
Even though the scientific evidence is unfounded. (NY Mag $)
+ The lawsuit claims the firm violated Texas law by claiming the drug was safe. (WP $)
3 Two US Senators want to ban AI companions for minors
They want AI companies to implement age-verification processes, too. (NBC News)
+ The looming crackdown on AI companionship. (MIT Technology Review)
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