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Power struggle over NIH director roles intensifies

The NIH's leadership selection has historically been insulated from direct political control, prioritizing scientific expertise over political direction for its…

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Business

NASA’s Mars Mission at a Crossroads: Time is Running Out

NASA urgently needs a new communications relay orbiter to maintain the vital data link with Mars, as the aging Mars…

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BigTech Companies

Who Owns TikTok? Key Facts About Its US Operations

TikTok's U.S. operations have been restructured into a new American-owned entity, "TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC," in response to a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla’s 2025 Profits Plunge 46%

Tesla's 2025 profit fell 46% due to declining vehicle sales, influenced by CEO Musk's government role and the end of…

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Business

Crypto Bill Faces Collapse in Congress

The window to pass major cryptocurrency legislation is closing due to partisan politics and the election cycle, with industry advocates…

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AI & Tech

The Looming Battle Over AI Regulation in America

A regulatory conflict is emerging between U.S. state and federal authorities over AI governance, with Democratic-led states most likely to…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Super PACs Pour Millions Into Midterm Elections

Silicon Valley is pouring tens of millions into new AI-focused super PACs, shifting the debate over AI regulation from corporate…

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BigTech Companies

New York Moves to Regulate Roblox Gaming Platform

New York is proposing new regulations, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, to enhance children's digital safety on online gaming platforms…

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Business

Court Blocks Research Funding Cuts, Upholds Congress

A federal court has blocked a policy that would have imposed a uniform, severe cap on indirect cost reimbursements for…

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Business

NASA’s Science Budget Avoids Drastic Cuts

Congress approved a final NASA science budget for FY 2026 with only a 1% cut, rejecting a proposed 50% reduction…

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BigTech Companies

Who Are the Most Dangerous People Online in 2025?

Donald Trump's impulsive social media governance shapes national policy and news cycles, turning the federal government into an extension of…

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BigTech Companies

The Year the Government Failed

The failure to enforce the TikTok ban, despite bipartisan national security concerns and a clear legal mandate, exemplifies a breakdown…

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BigTech Companies

Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Judge

A federal judge has blocked a Texas law requiring app stores to verify user ages, issuing a preliminary injunction and…

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Business

Trump Pledges 2028 Moon Landing, Lunar Base by 2030

The directive accelerates crewed lunar exploration, aiming to land humans on the Moon by 2028 and establish a permanent base…

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Artificial Intelligence

How Silicon Valley Empowered Trump’s Billionaire Status

The relationship between Silicon Valley's wealthiest figures and the Trump administration represents a fundamental reshaping of influence, where tech leaders…

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AI & Tech

AI Toys for Kids: Unexpected Conversations on Sensitive Topics

AI-enabled children's toys lack basic safeguards, engaging in inappropriate conversations about explicit topics and propaganda, raising urgent safety and privacy…

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AI & Tech

Trump’s AI Order: ‘One Rulebook’ or Startup Limbo?

A new executive order aims to establish a single national AI regulatory framework by challenging state laws, but critics warn…

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AI & Tech

Rethink AI’s Thirst: The Water Crisis You’re Missing

The environmental impact of AI, particularly its water consumption, is a subject of intense debate, with media narratives often exaggerating…

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Business

Congressional Alarm Grows Over US Wiretap Expansion

A bipartisan coalition is urgently warning that Section 702 of FISA, a foreign surveillance law up for reauthorization, risks being…

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Artificial Intelligence

Trump’s AI Order Challenges State Regulations

The federal government issued an executive order to establish national primacy in AI governance, aiming to override state-level regulations by…

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