Ex-Obama Aide Arrested After Rant Captured on Video (Newser Morning 8)

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November 23, 2023     "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." —Cicero   1 Reuters: Before Axing Altman, Board Got Cautionary Letter It's a thinly sourced report but an intriguing one: Reuters reports two sources have told it that ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's firing, the board of directors was sent a warning letter penned by staff researchers that warned "of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity." Keep reading   2 Ex-Obama Aide Arrested After Rant Captured on Video An official who served on the National Security Council under former President Obama was arrested Wednesday for alleging spewing hate at a halal food cart worker in Manhattan earlier this month. Keep reading   From our sponsors Early Bird Steals: 107 Early Black Friday Deals Flying Off the Shelves Right Now! Don't let these Early Black Friday deals expire! From innovative tech to practical devices, the top 2023 gadgets are selling out fast. Shop now for deals up to 60% off with fast shipping. Don't miss out on making your life more enjoyable and convenient! See List >     At a Glance A partially filled dinosaur balloon floats above the street during the balloon inflation for the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)   3 Dutch Town Warned to Steer Clear of Green Mamba Residents of the Dutch city of Tilburg are being told to keep their eyes peeled for a long green snake—and stay far, far away should they see it. Keep reading   4 Alabama Priest Who Fled to Italy With Teen Has Married Her State records show that a suspended Alabama priest on Friday married the 18-year-old woman he fled to Italy with this summer, and an archbishop said Wednesday that he expects the Vatican to pursue the man's official dismissal from the priesthood. Keep reading   5 Jamie Foxx, Cuba Gooding Jr. Sued for Sexual Assault Sexual assault lawsuits were filed against two big names in Hollywood this week. Keep reading   6 Peru Says More Than Half Its Glacier Surface Is Gone Peru has lost more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, and 175 glaciers became extinct due to climate change between 2016 and 2020, Peruvian scientists from the state agency that studies glaciers said Wednesday, per the AP. Keep reading     7 Surge of Respiratory Illness in China Draws WHO Interest The World Health Organization is asking China to provide details on a wave of respiratory illnesses that doctors have described as worse than in previous years. Keep reading   8 Exchange, Ceasefire Won't Be Before Friday Israeli officials said Wednesday night that they don't expect the exchange with Hamas of prisoners and hostages, as well as the accompanying ceasefire, to not take place until at least Friday. Keep reading   This Day in History In 2006, former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko died in London from radiation poisoning after making a deathbed statement blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2015: 'Clock Kid' Wants $15M and Some Apologies   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2023 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved