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China and Russia have begun joint military exercises in Chelyabinsk, in Russia's Ural region, and in the Caspian Sea. The drills signal deepening military cooperation between the two countries at a time of heightened global tensions. Details on the scale of the exercises, the forces involved and their duration have not yet been made public, and it remains unclear what prompted them now.

A report from CASP examines frontier artificial intelligence and the concept of an intelligence explosion, the theoretical point at which AI systems improve themselves faster than humans can control. The report outlines how rapidly advancing AI capabilities raise questions about safety, oversight, and long-term risks. Discussion is focused on how policymakers and researchers should interpret frontier AI development.

More than 700 athletes are scheduled to come to Casper, Wyoming, for a major sporting event, according to the Casper Star-Tribune. The report outlines what residents and visitors need to know about the influx, likely covering logistics such as venues, scheduling, road impacts and local preparations as the city hosts the large gathering of competitors.