A convicted New Zealand mosque shooter is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, while a January 6th rioter pardoned by former President Donald Trump was convicted of child molestation, according to recent news reports. These developments come amidst a flurry of other significant events, including advancements in AI technology and international developments.
The New Zealand mosque shooter, who was sentenced to life in prison for the Christchurch mosque shootings, is appealing to have his guilty plea thrown out, as reported by NPR. The shooter was convicted on murder and terrorism charges for the 2019 attacks that killed 51 people.
Meanwhile, a Florida handyman, Andrew Paul Johnson, who received a full pardon from former President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, has been convicted of multiple state charges of child molestation and exposing himself to children, according to NPR News.
In other news, U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz set a new Olympic record in the 1000-m competition, as reported by Time. Stolz, a seven-time world champion, was competing in Milan.
The rise of artificial intelligence continues to be a major topic of discussion. Vox reported that AI's threat to white-collar jobs is becoming more real, suggesting that many workers are becoming increasingly replaceable.
A multi-source report from Vox also highlighted several other significant events. These included a deadly school shooting in British Columbia, the release of a Venezuelan opposition leader, and a critical security patch by Microsoft. Other key developments included China's successful space program test of a reusable booster and crew capsule, the launch of a new AI newsletter by MIT Technology Review, and the return of a foreign aid program.
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