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…
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Scientists and Citizens Drive Public Action More Than Government or Industry
A study finds Americans respond more effectively to combined support from scientists and ordinary citizens than from government or corporate leaders on major societal…
California Defends Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food Despite GOP Criticism
California’s Medicaid program invests billions in housing and social services for high-need patients, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs amid Republican…
Governments’ Social Media Age Bans Fail; Experts Advocate Tax on Harmful Amplification
Age-based bans on social media platforms targeting children have proven ineffective, prompting calls for a tax on harmful content amplification to shift platform incentives…
MIT and Thorn Develop New AI Auditing Method to Detect Illegal Content
MIT and child safety nonprofit Thorn created a novel AI auditing technique that identifies models fine-tuned to produce illegal material like AI-generated child sexual…
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Set to Launch to International Space Station
NASA astronaut Anil Menon will launch aboard Soyuz MS-29 on July 14 to join Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station for a mission…
UN Calls for Governance on Military AI as Risks Escalate
The UN highlights the urgent need for international oversight of autonomous military AI systems amid growing fears of uncontrollable escalation and ethical dilemmas
Household Staff Salaries for America’s Wealthiest Reach $300,000
A new report highlights rising salaries for private chefs, nannies, and assistants catering to America's ultra-rich amid staff shortages and growing luxury property demands
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died unexpectedly from a brief illness, prompting tributes and plans to honor his legacy in Washington and at…
ORCA Computing’s Quantum AI Advances Peptide Discovery for Drug Development
British startup ORCA Computing’s quantum computer has accelerated AI-driven peptide prediction, enhancing precision in drug research, including vaccines and immunotherapies