As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness.
Federal cuts, immigration raids and a slowing economy hit rural libraries
Like many rural small towns, Tieton, in Washington’s Yakima County, is finding it untenable to keep its one-room library, a “civic symbol” for the town.
Trump says US getting close to reaching a trade deal with India
Relations between the US and India have plummeted in recent months over tariffs, negotiations for a trade deal and policy changes.
Data centers meet resistance over environmental concerns as AI boom spreads in Latin America
An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investmentThis Q&A originally appeared as part of The Guardian’s TechScape newsletter. Sign up for…
Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down – AP News
Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down AP NewsNetanyahu, Kushner discuss Gaza plan amid standoff over trapped Hamas terrorists The Times of IsraelPM Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Kushner to discuss G…
US declares partial suspension of sanctions on Syria after historic meeting
Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump hold first White House summit between a US and Syrian leader since 1946The US has announced a partial suspension of sanctions on Syria after a historic meeting in Washington DC between its new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a…
18 people sent to the hospital after mobile lounge crashes at Washington D.C.-area airport
Officials say a vehicle transporting passengers at a Washington, D.C.-area airport hit a dock at the building, sending 18 people to the hospital.
Israel Bill Allowing Death Penalty For ‘Terrorists’ Passes First Vote
A bill proposing the death penalty for “terrorists” passed a first reading in Israel’s parliament on Monday — a measure that could apply to Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.
Meta introduces Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition, a suite of AI models providing automatic speech recognition capabilities for more than 1,600 languages (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat)
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Meta introduces Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition, a suite of AI models providing automatic speech recognition capabilities for more than 1,600 languages — Is architecture also allows developers to…
Justice Department loses thousands of staff as ex-Fox host Pirro’s problems mount after sandwich toss setback
Since January, nearly 5,500 career employees at the DOJ have quit, taken a buyout, or been fired