The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to save the world or at least its people — in the form of somehow regulating the burgeoning technology that they have been designing. “If managed poorly, I even believe AI could be a risk to ...
A Phoenix, Arizona, woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge of violating racketeering laws. The charge was filed against her in relation to an illegal drug scheme at the Cambria County Prison. Ashley Aguilar, 27, pleaded guilty to Count Two of the Indictment before U.S. District ...
AMED has finally received an occupancy permit for its maintenance garage, which was initially slated to be done at the end of 2024, according to Executive Director Gary Watters. Although AMED has received the permit, there are still punch list items to be addressed, and negotiations are ongoing to deal with issues connected with the project, according to Watters. “We’re in the process of exchanging letters” with representatives of Mid-State Construction, the contractor, Watters said. “It could end up going to mediation.” A representative of the construction company declined ...
CARROLLTOWN — Cambria County Farm Bureau members discussed local, state and national issues during their annual policy development meeting Wednesday at the Saint Benedict Community Center in West Carroll Township. President Marty Yahner said the federal farm bill is making its way through Congress but is several years overdue. It’s “vitally important” that the farm bill gets passed because it provides the programs, financial stability and certainty that farmers need, he said. U.S. Rep. John Joyce, R-Blair, used quotes from Yahner and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Tommy ...
An inmate of the Blair County Prison awaiting trial on multiple drug charges and an attempted homicide has filed a federal lawsuit complaining that officials are interfering with his access to the courts. Marquis Harris, 42, is seeking an injunction “protecting (his) access to the courts ...
Roaring Spring Community Library is kicking off its first-ever “Haunted Library” this fall, featuring a series of free programs exploring local legends, folklore, cryptids and the mysterious. The three-event series for children, families and curious adults begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. “Local Legends and Lore” is an illustrated presentation by Altoona native James Krug exploring local tales drawn from the heritage and folklore of Blair County. The presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by calling the library. Krug serves as ...
