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Homeland Security reveals first AI roadmap, launches pilot programs
The Department of Homeland Security unveiled its inaugural artificial intelligence roadmap Monday, March 18, introducing three pilot projects. The initiatives aim to improve investigations into fentanyl trafficking and child exploitation, support communities in disaster resilience planning through FEMA and enhance training for immigration officers. The unprecedented speed and potential of AI’s development and adoption presents… -
Antitrust ruling rocks real estate: Buyers brace for shift in commission structures
New developments are shifting the real estate landscape following an antitrust ruling against the National Association of Realtors. Pending court approval, a $418 million settlement could change the process of buying and selling homes, potentially slashing the traditional 6% broker commission and fostering more competitive pricing structures. Under the current model, buyers typically don’t directly… -
Sports Illustrated and Minute Media partnership secures print future
In a strategic move designed to stabilize and expand its operations, Sports Illustrated is partnering with digital media company Minute Media. This collaboration marks a significant shift in the magazine’s publishing rights, now secured by Minute Media for the next 10 years, with an option to extend the agreement for up to three decades. The… -
Apple in talks with Google to integrate AI engine into iPhone
Apple is reportedly in discussions to integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone, according to Bloomberg News. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that negotiations are centered around licensing Gemini for new features slated to arrive on iPhone software later this year. Details regarding the terms of the agreement and its implementation are… -
Feds advocate for right-to-repair changes amid McDonald’s ice cream woes
Federal regulators are advocating for alterations to right-to-repair legislation in response to the recurrent breakdowns of McDonald’s ice cream machines. It’s a frustration many have encountered when craving a McFlurry or soft-serve cone. In a collaborative message to the U.S. Copyright Office, both the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission presented a case… -
Boeing whistleblower’s death sparks cover-up allegations
The death of a Boeing whistleblower has investigators probing for answers. On March 9, John Barnett’s body was found in a hotel parking lot in Charleston, South Carolina, reportedly with a gunshot wound. Despite the coroner’s ruling of a “self-inflicted” gunshot, a close friend, identified only as “Jennifer” by ABC News 4, casts doubt on… -
SCOTUS clarifies when public officials can block constituents on social media
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that public officials can block individuals on social media under certain circumstances. This ruling addresses critical First Amendment questions in an era where officials frequently interact with constituents online. The ruling arose from two cases — one in Michigan and one in California — where constituents… -
Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation lawsuit
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has been issued a subpoena for a deposition in a civil defamation lawsuit over allegations of sexual involvement with a minor. Initiated by Chris Dorworth, a close associate of Gaetz, the lawsuit focuses on a woman’s claim of involvement with Gaetz when she was 17 years old. Attorneys for the woman,… -
NYC subway shooting renews violence worries after National Guard called in
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head on a Brooklyn subway train during rush hour Thursday, March 14. The altercation took place between a 32-year-old man and a 36-year-old man on board a northbound A train at a Brooklyn station. Chief of Transit Michael Kemper held a news conference and… -
Gov. Kristi Noem sued for allegedly ‘deceptive’ social media ad
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is under legal scrutiny for what has been described as “deceptive advertising practices” related to her social media activity. Travelers United, a consumer advocacy group, has filed a lawsuit against Noem, accusing her of misleading advertising for Smile Texas, a cosmetic dentistry firm. The lawsuit, leveraging the Consumer Protection Procedures… -
As travel season heats up, one security measure is missing: air marshals
The busy spring break travel period is underway. Millions of Americans are expected to take to the skies, potentially leading to traffic, long lines, crowds and maybe even an unruly passenger. Unruly passenger incidents peaked in 2021 with nearly 6,000 cases, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, and the numbers have decreased since then. The… -
Report: Trump approved secret CIA mission using social media against China
According to an exclusive Reuters report, during his presidency, former President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a covert operation on Chinese social media. The operation aimed to sow discontent among the Chinese public against its government, as per former U.S. officials familiar with the classified mission. Three former officials interviewed by… -
‘Netanyahu has lost his way’: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schumer also expressed support for a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas but opposed a permanent one, arguing it would allow Hamas to regroup. On Thursday, March 14, Schumer — the highest-ranking Jewish official in the…
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