U.S. Army to Phase Out Drone Battalion Formed to Study Ukraine War Lessons
The U.S. Army will disband a drone battalion created to integrate tactics from the Ukraine conflict…
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Trump Nominates Heidi Overton as FDA Head Amid Controversy
President Trump nominates physician Heidi Overton to lead the FDA; her stance on vaccines and abortion raises concerns ahead of Senate confirmation
Why AI Audits Need a ‘Power Test’ Beyond Fairness Scores
Experts argue that AI audits should evaluate not only fairness metrics but also who controls and defines AI objectives to ensure accountability in automated…
Widespread AI ‘Nudify’ Apps Spark Back-to-School Digital Safety Warnings
AI apps that digitally undress photos are publicly available, posing rising risks of nonconsensual sexual image creation among minors ahead of the school year
Congress Advances AI Whistleblower Protections with Key Legislation
Bipartisan bills including Sen. Grassley’s AI Whistleblower Protection Act aim to shield AI insiders who disclose safety risks beyond existing law's reach
Walmart Uses $2.9 Billion Tariff Refunds to Cut Prices for Shoppers
Walmart is channeling $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to reduce prices on groceries and merchandise as part of efforts to ease consumer inflation pressures
Iran Rebukes Trump’s “Economic D-Day” Threat Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses Trump's announcement of unprecedented economic warfare as a distraction from U.S. financial troubles and calls it doomed to fail
Emails Reveal U.S. and Iran Coordinated Deportations of Iranians in 2025–2026
Newly released emails show U.S. and Iranian officials worked together to deport more than 100 Iranians amid escalating tensions and a 2025 conflict between…
Seven Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash, Including Five Americans
A helicopter crash in northern Kenya’s Samburu County claimed seven lives, including five Americans, raising concerns about safety in the region’s growing tourism sector
Trump Orders Cuts in Childhood Vaccines Amid Unproven Autism Claims
President Trump directs limits on childhood vaccinations despite lack of scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism, as Health Secretary Kennedy’s autism research remains inconclusive