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Kia Orders 460K Telluride Owners to Park Outside Over Fire Risk; Third Such Alert

Kia has issued a 'park outside' recall for 460,000 Telluride SUVs over a fire risk from the front power seat motor. This

Jul 10

Policy

Congressional Budget Process Is the Real Shark Eating U.S. Finances

Former congressional staffer Doug Branch uses 'Jaws' to argue that the 1974 Budget Act, not the national debt, is the re

Jul 10

Policy

Boulder Climate Suit Relies on Discredited Emissions Scenario as Science Shifts

The Supreme Court is set to hear a climate liability case against energy producers, but the scientific scenario underpin

Jul 9

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Trump EPA Moves to Slash Pollution Warranty for Heavy-Duty Trucks

The Trump administration proposed Thursday to shorten pollution control warranties for heavy-duty trucks, rolling back a

Jul 9

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Prison Food Reform Gains Bipartisan Traction as Data Shows Nutrition Cuts Violence

A bipartisan push to improve prison nutrition, backed by research showing significant reductions in violence, is gaining

Jul 9

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SEC Can Use AI to Boost Market Fairness Now, Expert Argues

The SEC can use AI and the Consolidated Audit Trail to detect market manipulation and insider trading faster, making cap

Jul 9

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Trump's New Tariff Strategy: Shifting Legal Ground, Same Economic Pain for US Consumers

President Trump's latest tariff proposal uses forced labor as a rationale, but analysts say US consumers and firms will

Jul 9

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Klobuchar and Sheehy Team Up to Let Students Use Federal Aid for Prior Learning Tests

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tim Sheehy introduced the Credit for Prior Learning Act, letting students use up to $2,000 in fe

Jul 9

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Washington Grants Cosmetology Schools Reprieve on Earnings Rule

The U.S. Department of Education has given cosmetology, barbering, and massage-therapy programs extra time to comply wit

Jul 8

Policy

Senate Urged to Back Retail Crime Bill Amid Misinformation Campaign

Supporters of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act urge the Senate to reject false claims and pass the bill, which t

Jul 8

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NASA's Blueprint for SpaceX Success Fading as New Programs Stumble

SpaceX's success is rooted in a NASA funding model that combined seed money, clear demand signals, and light regulation.

Jul 8

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Proposed Federal Research Rules Risk Stifling Innovation, Critics Warn

A proposed OMB rule would let political appointees cut research grants they deem ideological, risking billions in scienc

Jul 8