News Wrap: Newsom signs order for AI safety in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to enhance artificial intelligence safety, potentially including a kill switch for advanced AI models. Federal officials have been criticized for not doing enough to regulate the industry, according to Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential contender. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced a new Medicaid drug pricing program, requiring drugmakers to offer Medicaid prices comparable to those in certain other countries.

The details of the arrangement remain unclear, raising questions about true savings. In other news, Russians voted in their first parliamentary elections since the country's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the Kremlin's United Russia Party expected to maintain its dominance. In Ukraine, firefighters battled flames after a Russian drone struck a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for increased protections for critical European infrastructure amid a rise in Russia's drone and cyberattacks. Iran claimed to have struck a tanker that made an illegal attempt to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, though the attack has not been independently verified. Iranian protesters rallied in Tehran for a government-sponsored display of national unity, while thousands in Yemen rallied in support of Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Saudi accusations.

Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, citing age, while his son Howard will lead the company as part of a planned transition. Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik died at 56 due to cardiac arrest.