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‘Idol’ Alum Convicted of Murder

Sep 29, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Top tech executives met with President Trump amid rising AI safety fears, highlighted by a leaked Anthropic IPO filing warning of existential risks. Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife, while former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of Trump before the Senate. Additionally, Lindsay Clancy returned to court after a mistrial, and Six Flags permanently shut down its X2 roller coaster following a CNN investigation into severe injuries.

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Intro: Tech execs meet Trump amid AI safety fears Leaked Anthropic IPO filing highlights safety risks Trump to rename AI to 'superintelligence' Ex-American Idol contestant convicted of wife's murder Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee Promo: Anderson Cooper's podcast 'All There Is' Lindsay Clancy court hearing after hung jury Six Flags shuts down X2 roller coaster permanently CNN All Access subscription promotion Promo: Engagement Party on viral bar story
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