‘Love Island USA’ executive producer James Barker dies in Fiji while filming, networks say

James Barker, the executive producer on “Love Island USA,” died last week “after suffering an unexpected medical emergency” while the show was filming in Fiji, according to ITV America and Peacock. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a statement shared with NBC News, the networks … Read more

Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump’s mail-in executive order

BOSTON — A federal judge heard Tuesday from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, The plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits that Trump’s order aimed at ensuring only citizens vote should be … Read more

Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to enhance artificial security and innovation by, among other things, establishing a program for AI companies to voluntarily share powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public. He delayed signing a version of the AI order nearly two weeks ago … Read more

Nick Bilton named executive producer of

Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of “60 Minutes,” replacing Tanya Simon, who was promoted into the newsmagazine’s top role last year after more than three decades at CBS News. The change marks a major turning point for the nation’s top-rated news program, which just wrapped up its 58th season. … Read more

Trump says he’s postponing AI executive order “because I didn’t like what I was seeing”

Washington — President Trump on Thursday said he delayed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence expected that afternoon because he doesn’t want to “get in the way” of the United States leading the world in the development and advancement of AI.  The president was expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon … Read more