Policy

Forest Service Move to Scrap Roadless Rule Sparks Fire Management Debate

The Forest Service's proposal to scrap the roadless rule reignites a clash over wildfire management and wilderness prote

Sep 26

Policy

6th Circuit Deals Kalshi Another Blow, Backs State Gambling Regulation

A federal appeals court sided with Ohio and Tennessee, finding that Kalshi's sports contracts are not swaps and that fed

Sep 25

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Costco members can score $60 shop cards with P&G purchases

Costco is giving $60 shop cards to members who spent $200 on select Procter & Gamble products in the past month, with a

Sep 25

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Corporate donors rally for Dolly Parton's literacy program on 'Give Like Dolly Day'

Companies like American Eagle and Regal Cinema are donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library on 'Give Like Dolly Da

Sep 25

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Collins Presses Trump Team to Release $1.3B in Global Health Funds Before Deadline

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins demands the Trump administration spend $1.3 billion in global health funds bef

Sep 25

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Whitehouse: Permitting Reform Deal Near, But White House Claims Talks Collapsed

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says a permitting reform deal is close, with bill text possible in days. But the White House cla

Sep 24

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Bipartisan Bill Offers 20-30% Federal Tax Credit to Keep Film Jobs in U.S.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday creating a federal tax incentive for U.S. film and TV pr

Sep 24

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Bipartisan Push Targets Paid Leave, Child Tax Credits in New Family Support Bill

Lawmakers from both parties are introducing a package to expand paid family leave, enhance child tax credits, and establ

Sep 24

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El Niño Could Drive 451,000 Deaths; New Report Maps U.S. Hotspots

A new report warns that a super-strong El Niño could lead to 451,000 deaths from extreme heat, with the hardest-hit stat

Sep 23

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Warnock, Britt Push DOJ for Oversight of License Plate Readers

A bipartisan duo of senators is pressing the Justice Department to issue guidance on automated license plate readers, ci

Sep 22

Policy

CVS Data Privacy Settlement: $20.5M Payout for Website Users

CVS customers who used the pharmacy's website or app may be eligible for a payment from a $20.5 million class action set

Sep 22

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MIT Overtakes Princeton in US News Rankings; Methodology Shift Cited

MIT has overtaken Princeton in the US News college rankings, ending a 15-year streak. New methodology emphasizes graduat

Sep 22

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IRS Rule Would Punish Race-Conscious Programs in Private Schools

The IRS's new proposal would revoke tax exemptions from private schools with race-conscious programs, a move critics say

Sep 22

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FAA Restores Flights at Northeast Airports After Cable Cut Chaos

The FAA halted arrivals at major East Coast airports Monday after a telecom failure and a construction crew cut a backup

Sep 22

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Remote Work Boosts Student Test Scores, Study Finds

New research shows when parents work from home, children score higher on exams and qualify for advanced academic tracks,

Sep 22

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Duffy to unveil FAA's new AI system for air traffic control

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce the FAA's new AI tool, SMART, aimed at easing congestion and delays at

Sep 21

Policy

AI Threat Sparks Calls for Federal Oversight Modeled on Nuclear Controls

As AI's existential risks draw comparisons to nuclear weapons and climate change, experts call for a federal framework t

Sep 21

Policy

Climate Fear Campaign Has Poisoned Two Generations, But Data Tells Brighter Story

Decades of climate doom-mongering have left two generations fearful of the future, but measurable progress on emissions,

Sep 21