Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Fee Sparks International Shipping Controversy
President Trump's proposed 20% fee on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz faced backlash over legality…
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FTC Imposes $12 Million Fine on Edwards Lifesciences for HSR Act Violations
The FTC fined Edwards Lifesciences $12 million for failing to comply with pre-merger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in an acquisition of JC…
MIT Students Support Municipal Cybersecurity Through Clinic Program
MIT’s Cybersecurity Clinic mobilizes student teams to assess and improve cyber defenses for municipalities and healthcare providers, helping address increasing ransomware threats
NASA Captures Arctic Alluvial Fans Formed by Glacial Rivers on Severny Island
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite reveals alluvial fans shaped by sediment from glacial meltwater on Russia’s Severny Island in the Arctic, showcasing dynamic river processes…
San Francisco Police Drone Surveillance Feeds Exposed Publicly Online
A security lapse exposed hours of live drone footage from the San Francisco Police Department, revealing extensive urban surveillance and private data available via…
U.S. Judge Clears Way for AI Bias Suit Against Workday’s Hiring Software
A federal court permits a class-action lawsuit claiming Workday's AI hiring tools violate civil rights laws, highlighting unresolved questions of accountability in AI recruitment
Twelve States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
A coalition of 12 states has sued to stop Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust concerns and potential consumer…
Millions Face Extreme Heat as U.S. Heat Dome Expands Eastward
Roughly 100 million Americans from the Plains to the Northeast are under heat alerts amid record-breaking temperatures and wildfire threats this week
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Fill South Carolina Senate Seat
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster named Darline Graham Nordone to complete her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, serving until January 2027
Trump Orders Extended Strikes on Iran and Plans to Control Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched multiple strikes on Iran after President Trump vowed to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, reinstating a naval blockade and…