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Lawmakers optimistic about potential debt ceiling deal: May 17 rundown
President Joe Biden is in talks with top congressional leaders to strike a deal regarding the nation’s debt ceiling and to avoid a potential default. And judge denied former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes’s bid to avoid prison and another ordered her to pay restitution in a high-profile blood-testing fraud case. These stories and more highlight… -
Biden administration unveils $11B subsidy for clean energy in rural areas
The Biden administration has unveiled an $11 billion subsidy aimed at bringing affordable clean energy options to rural communities. The funding is intended to assist utility providers in delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to areas that may lack the infrastructure typically found in urban centers. “This is an exciting and an historic day, and… -
USDA considers ban on flavored milk in schools
The ongoing debate regarding the presence of flavored milk in school cafeterias has once again taken center stage as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers a potential ban on chocolate and strawberry milk. The prospective ban aims to reduce children’s sugar intake, as flavored milk contains added sugars that plain milk does not. “Flavored… -
Durham report highlights FBI mistakes in Trump-Russia probe: May 16 rundown
The FBI is facing criticism after the release of special counsel John Durham’s report highlighting mistakes made by the department during its investigation of potential links between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. And Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that prohibits public colleges from utilizing state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion… -
Obsidian is trending, but it won’t be the tool of tomorrow
It’s the sharpest material on earth. Millions of years old. And more recently it’s making appearances in your TikTok feed and on “Game of Thrones”. We’re talking about obsidian. “Obsidian is a very unique stone. It’s not even technically a stone, it’s a volcanic glass,” said Donny Dust, a professional caveman specializing in primitive skills… -
Suspected terrorist entered US illegally with group of migrants
Law enforcement officials have apprehended an individual believed to be a wanted terrorist from Afghanistan at the U.S. southern border, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was taken into custody one day before the expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era immigration policy aimed at limiting the entry… -
TSA tests facial recognition technology at major US airports
2.4 million people pass through TSA checkpoints every day. Now, the agency is stepping up its technology to get people where they’re going faster, but it will affect the way they are screened. The Transportation Security Administration is testing the use of facial recognition at 16 airports across the country, including Los Angeles, Boston and… -
Ex-ByteDance exec says China had access to US user data via backdoor
According to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed Friday, May 12, by a former top executive at TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, the Chinese government “maintained supreme access” to company data. The information in the lawsuit comes despite executives at TikTok and ByteDance long maintaining the contrary. The lawsuit was filed by Yintao Yu, who served as… -
Colombia seizes largest recorded narco-submarine carrying massive cocaine haul
Colombia’s navy successfully intercepted the largest narco-submarine ever seized in the country since data started being recorded in 1993. Measuring 100 feet in length and 10 feet in width, the submarine was found to be carrying three tons of cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding $100 million. Colombia has long been recognized as the… -
American citizen sentenced to life in prison in China: May 15 rundown
A 78-year-old American citizen has been arrested and sentenced to life in prison by the Chinese government on charges of espionage. And G7 leaders are set to discuss sanctions on Russian energy and trade during a summit this week in Japan. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, May 15, 2023. China sentences… -
EU seeks to rein in power, influence of AI, ban facial recognition
The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards reining in the power of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT, as it voted Thursday, May 11, to approve pioneering legislation that would establish stringent regulations for these technologies. The new rules primarily target the use of facial recognition, biometric surveillance and other AI applications such as ChatGPT.… -
Former DHS disinformation chief Nina Jankowicz sues Fox News for defamation
Nina Jankowicz, who once oversaw a Department of Homeland Security disinformation board, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News. In the suit, Jankowicz alleges that the media outlet made false statements about her, thereby harming her career and threatening her safety. Jankowicz’s tenure as the head of the disinformation board faced criticism from Republicans who… -
Texas braces for immigration influx as Title 42 set to expire: May 11 rundown
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to the border in anticipation of immigration policy Title 42 expiring on Thursday. And the Biden administration has unveiled new climate rules for power plants that are said to be some of the strictest ever for the industry. These stories and more highlight the rundown…
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