House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in ‘big, beautiful’ bill
The brief but consequential provision would be a major boon to the AI industry, but procedural rules could doom its inclusion in GOP legislation.
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Navy to host industry for talks about ‘Future Unmanned Surface Vessel’ program
The industry day will take place in Washington, DC, on June 17.
Public service: ‘How far we’ve fallen’
It was with great sadness that I learned that the Peace Corps, under review by the Department of Government Efficiency, plans significant staff cuts. In President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech in 1961, he called on Americans to, “Ask not what your…
Which podcasts rule YouTube? A new list comes with surprises
YouTube, now the most popular platform for podcasts, is introducing a chart ranking shows by watch time.
Federal budget cuts: Attack on science and innovation
Re: “The White House seeks sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan” (May 2, Nation): President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget includes significant cuts to U.S. research and development, threatening decades of scientific progress and Washin…
I test headphones for a living and these are the Memorial Day headphone deals I’d grab while you can
Memorial Day sales are winding down, and I’ve hand-picked the best deals to help you upgrade your cans on a budget. But hurry.
Pope Leo is walking in Francis’s shoes, but likely to tread his own path
While Pope Leo XIV may walk in Francis’s shoes, early signs point to a papacy with a style and direction all its own — straddling ideological lines and blending traditional Catholic signifiers with a new political awareness.
What’s going on with air traffic control in the U.S.? Here are the facts
Three technical outages affecting Newark airport have traumatized air traffic controllers and worried passengers about the safety of U.S. air travel. Here are the facts on what’s happening.
Encampment sweeps: Address root causes of homelessness
Re: “Seattle breaks records on homeless tents removed, encampments cleared” (April 21, Project Homeless) and “Spokane outlaws discriminating against homeless job applicants” (April 26, Northwest): Seattle needs to stop putting time and money into remov…
EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
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