Trump Is Losing His Mind Over Calls To Regulate AIPresident Donald Trump just claimed the AI industry’s own calls for regulation are based on a “HOAX,” though in classic Trump fashion he failed to explain why he thinks that’s the case.“Concerning AI, when, in the History of Business, did anyone see the Leaders of an Industry call for Regulation that, if strongly implemented, will drive them into oblivion and bankruptcy?” Trump asked, rhetorically, kicking off a rambling two-hundred-word screed on Truth Social.He continued: “AI taking over the World, destroying Humanity, and all other things bad, is a HOAX, no different from RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA — UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE — IMPEACHMENT HOAX #1 — IMPEACHMENT HOAX #2 — and all of the other HOAXES and SCAMS that America was forced to endure through the Destructionists’ and Deviants’ foul play and illegal conduct.”The president closed by fear-mongering China, a favorite tactic of his administration, then declared that “AI, and Data Centers” … “will not be stopped by brilliantly run Destructive Forces during the Term of President DONALD J. TRUMP!”Latest Live UpdatesCostco Is Rationing Motor Oil NowWith gas and diesel prices setting record highs, plain old motor oil may soon follow suit.Costco has begun to impose a two-per-customer, per-week limit on its Kirkland Signature brand full-synthetic motor oil, according to The Drive, which also notes the price has skyrocketed from $30 to $58.Legendary Designer Bob Mackie DiesLegendary fashion designer Bob Mackie died Monday at age 87, according to a statement shared to his Instagram.“He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” the statement said. “His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world.”Mackie often dressed top names in Hollywood and notably designed many looks for Cher, including the ensemble she wore to accept her Academy Award in 1988 and the fishnet bodysuit she donned in the video for “If I Could Turn Back Time.”Trump Jr.’s Wife Confirms Report Russian Oligarch Paid For Bahamas Wedding FestivitiesDonald Trump Jr.’s newlywed wife has confirmed a report that a Russian oligarch substantially paid for a part of their recent multi-day wedding festivities in the Bahamas, calling Umar Kremlev “a dear friend” and the money “simply a wedding gift.”“Our dear friend Umar very generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations for us AFTER our wedding,” Bettina Trump posted on Instagram Monday. “It was an extraordinarily generous wedding gift from a friend, and something for which we were and remain incredibly grateful.” Her statement follows ProPublica revealing some of the multi-million-dollar expenses reportedly shelled out by Kremlev to President Donald Trump’s family, and concerns about Umar’s ties to President Vladimir Putin and how long Umar has actually known Trump Jr.Bettina Trump, a Palm Beach socialite who married Trump’s eldest son in May, directly denied any ulterior motives for the eye-watering gift, insisting: “Friendship doesn’t require a political motive. Generosity doesn’t automatically come with an agenda. And sometimes a wedding gift is simply a wedding gift.”Trump Ducks All Responsibility For High Diesel PricesPresident Donald Trump claimed Monday that his war of choice with Iran is not the reason Americans are paying more for diesel fuel, instead scapegoating Ukraine for its attacks on Russian refineries.“Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!” Trump wrote on social media. “The World’s Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran. President DJT”The convenient accusation shifts blame away from his war in Iran, which has snarled tanker traffic through the Straight of Hormuz. Before the Iran war, between 10% to 20% of global seaborne diesel traveled through the strait. An energy cost tracker by Brown University’s Climate Solutions Lab shows the cost of diesel in the U.S. (and regular unleaded) both soared after Trump’s war began Feb. 28. Today, the average cost for a gallon of diesel costs $6.23; were we not at war with Iran, Brown estimates the cost would be closer to $3.81.While it’s true Ukraine’s strikes have created fuel disruptions, those are being felt most acutely in Russia itself, followed by countries Russia used to export to before announcing an export ban. Historically that’s been Turkey and Brazil, according to S&P Global, followed by Egypt, Morocco and other African countries.That doesn’t mean that less diesel entering the global market from Russia hasn’t contributed to the spike in prices. But it does mean Trump’s claim that his war with Iran isn’t a main driver is bunk.The U.S. hasn’t imported any petroleum products from Russia — including diesel — since 2022. Europe likewise banned imports of refined Russian products in 2023. U.S. exports of diesel are at a corresponding all-time high, with most of it going to Europe.Trump himself has acknowledged the role of the war in driving up fuel prices, telling Americans earlier this month that paying “a tiny little bit more for your gasoline” is worth the cost of of the war.Fashion Executive Tackles PETA Protester In NYFW AltercationAn altercation broke out Sunday at a New York Fashion Week show between a PETA protester and a fashion executive.As the animal-rights protester was about to walk onto the runway to protest the Cos show, Steve Kolb, the chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, stopped her, ripping her sign from her and guiding her to the ground between his legs. A video of the altercation shows that Kolb then wrapped his legs around her and covered her mouth, seemingly to keep her from screaming or shouting. Kolb also covered the face of another protester, seemingly to also stop him from yelling. In a statement provided to The New York Times, Kolb said he “reacted inappropriately” and “should have let the security team handle the situation.”Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's Tour After 'Free Palestine' SpeechMacklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he made a “Free Palestine” speech earlier this month during one of his sets.“As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans,” Messina Touring Group told Rolling Stone in a statement Monday. “After discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates.”Macklemore made the comments on Sept. 4 during his set at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. “Free Palestine,” Macklemore said before his performance of “Hind’s Hall,” which he said was inspired by the protests at Columbia University. “I want those words to be loud and clear, so the people from Gaza all the way to the occupied West Bank know that we have not forgotten them.”Macklemore’s speech was met with some backlash, including from singer Pink. JD Vance Frets Regulation Of AI Could Be 'A Trojan Horse'Echoing his boss, Vice President JD Vance told reporters Monday he’s uncertain about regulating AI companies, calling the prospect “a trojan horse.”“I feel a little bit weird about the fact that you have so many frontier AI tech companies kind of coming to the government and begging the government to regulate them,” Vance said ahead of an event in Olathe, Kansas. ”It feels a little bit to me like a bit of a trojan horse.”The comments come as AI leaders at OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have publicly discussed creating a regulatory body to establish industry guardrails.President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said that the “only” guardrails the industry needs is Trump himself.Trump Dismisses Calls For AI Guardrails, Calls Himself Only Protection NeededThe “only” guardrails needed for AI is a “STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT,” which the U.S. already has, Donald Trump said Monday, dismissing increasing concerns about the technology’s rapid, unregulated growth.“There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and Data Centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China. WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS! We are leading China, and all others, and will continue to do so,” he said in a Truth Social post.Trump’s post follows Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei saying AI development must be slowed to allow risk prevention safeguards. If not, he cautioned of losing control of AI systems, AI being misused for cyberattacks and bioterrorism, and serious economic disruption.Trump criticized Amodei in his post, saying his administration has already stopped “AI ‘people’” like Amodei “from doing bad, or potentially bad, ‘things.’”Hayden Panettiere Died After Possibly Taking Fentanyl-Laced Oxycodone: TMZActor Hayden Panettiere died perhaps after taking a single oxycodone pill that was laced with fentanyl, TMZ reported Monday, citing sources connected to the case and with direct knowledge.The 36-year-old suffered a suspected overdose in an apartment in South Carolina on Aug. 16 after reportedly meeting with her “long-term drug dealer” in Los Angeles, who is now the target of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Her official cause of death has not yet been released, as local officials have said the toxicology results could take up to 12 weeks to be received.Trump Jr.’s Private Bahamas Wedding Was Financed By A Russian Oligarch Close To Putin: ProPublicaUmar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch close to President Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward the recent wedding of President Donald Trump’s son Don Jr. in the Bahamas, ProPublica reported Monday, citing a review of records and interviews with people familiar with the private islands event.Kremlev, who speaks limited English and had been traveling with Putin in China days before the May nuptials, was described as “a personal friend of Don,” a Trump Jr. spokesperson told ProPublica, though the report says the pair appeared to have met only recently.Only around 50 guests attended, according to the report. Trump Jr. described it as a small gathering of “really close friends.”Over three days, they rented out two islands, one of which Kremlev paid for, and enjoyed fireworks shot off a boat, also paid for by Kremlev, according to the report.Why Kremlev footed part of the wedding’s bill wasn’t established.Read more from ProPublica here:See All Updates