Federal Cuts to Health Programs Heighten Risks of Infectious Diseases
Ongoing reductions in U.S. health agency funding and surveillance programs are linked to rising threats from…
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Hopper to Pay $35 Million Over Hidden Fees and Deceptive Pricing Claims
Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations for charging undisclosed fees and misleading consumers about total costs and service benefits on its…
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Begins Decade-Long Cosmic Survey
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has started a landmark 10-year survey to capture the universe’s most detailed time-lapse record, unveiling new…
MIT President Calls for Renewed Federal Support to Sustain Innovation
MIT President Sally Kornbluth urged renewed federal funding for curiosity-driven research, emphasizing AI education and the role of foundational STEM study in America’s future…
NASA Captures Sunrise Over Caucasus from International Space Station
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a vivid orbital sunrise from the ISS, capturing Earth’s atmosphere above the Caucasus Mountains during its 16 daily orbits
Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028
Sony will cease production of physical PlayStation game discs starting in 2028, shifting exclusively to digital game distribution through the PlayStation Store and retailers
UN Launches Global AI Governance Dialogue Inspired by Internet Governance Lessons
The UN inaugurates its Global Dialogue on AI governance in Geneva, drawing on two decades of multistakeholder Internet policy experience to shape inclusive AI…
New Trump Accounts Launch July 4 to Boost Kids’ Savings
Trump Accounts, tax-deferred investment accounts for children, launch July 4 with government seed funding and $5,000 annual contribution limits
Russian Missile Attack Kills 13, Injures Scores in Kyiv
A large-scale Russian strike on Kyiv killed at least 13 civilians and injured 86, causing widespread damage across the city and prompting urgent emergency…
Emergency Medical Call at McConnell’s Home Preceded His June Hospitalization
An EMS call reporting an unconscious patient was made to Senator Mitch McConnell’s home on June 14, the same day the senator was hospitalized,…