Two Kidnapped Forest Service Workers Freed After Hours in Northern California
Two U.S. Forest Service workers held at gunpoint and zip-tied in a rural trailer in Siskiyou…
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DOJ Rules TikTok Download No Longer Banned on Federal Devices
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel determined the federal ban on TikTok does not apply to the app's new U.S.-owned version, leaving download…
Wildfire Smoke from Canada and Minnesota Shrouds Large U.S. Regions
Smoke from Canada and Minnesota wildfires causes hazardous air quality alerts across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, affecting millions and prompting health advisories
Balancing Risks and Benefits of Chatbot Voting Advice in Democracies
Governments are urged to regulate chatbot voting advice with transparency measures and independent audits to address advertiser influence, bias, and misinformation without restricting voter…
Rising Salinity Reduces Microbial Diversity but Maintains Growth Rates, MIT Study Finds
MIT researchers discover that increased salt levels in aquatic environments decrease microbial diversity while preserving overall community growth and biomass production
MIT’s Bailey Flanigan Advances Democratic Participation Through Computational Research
Bailey Flanigan, a multi-disciplinary researcher at MIT, develops computational tools to enhance democratic processes and decision-making through her joint computer science and political science…
Mauritius Joins Artemis Accords as 70th Signatory for Responsible Space Exploration
Mauritius becomes the 70th country to sign the Artemis Accords, reinforcing global commitment to peaceful, transparent, and cooperative lunar and space exploration led by…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over AI-Driven Layoffs Targeting Employees on Leave
Twenty-six Meta employees have sued the company alleging its AI systems disproportionately selected workers on medical and family leave for layoffs, raising legal and…
The AI-Powered World Cup and Its Hidden Data Labor Chain
The 2026 World Cup has embraced AI-driven technologies like VAR and real-time analytics, transforming soccer while exposing a complex labor and economic chain behind…
Coca-Cola Halts Fairlife Milk Production in US Following Cyberattack
Coca-Cola temporarily suspended U.S. operations of its Fairlife milk brand after a ransomware cyberattack accessed production systems, with no impact reported on product safety