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TP-Link is the bestselling Wi-Fi router internationally and on Amazon. The U.S. government is considering banning them over cyber risks.

Is your Wi-Fi router a national security risk? US government weighs ban

US announces release of Guantanamo Bay detainees

US releases Guantanamo Bay detainees as government works to close facility

A U.K. based renewable energy company is scouting locations in the U.S. to power artificial intelligence through a wood-burning power plant.

UK-based company planning to power AI in the US with wood-burning plant

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from TikTok before a possible ban on the app takes effect in the United States.

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from TikTok on US ban in January

Demand for artificial intelligence may lead to blackouts across the United States and Canada as soon as next year, according to a new report.

Enormous demand for AI could lead to US and Canada blackouts

In a rare reversal, the House Ethics Committee secretly voted earlier this month to publicly release the ethics report for Matt Gaetz.

In a reversal, House panel votes to release report on Matt Gaetz

President Biden called for a ban on congressional members trading stock as the clock runs out on his time in the Oval Office.

Biden backs banning stock trades for Congress. Will Trump?

The Fed shaved off another 25 basis points from its benchmark interest rate while inflation is moving away from the Fed's target.

Fed forges ahead with third interest rate cut despite growing inflation

A new survey shows fewer teens are drinking, smoking and doing drugs.

Most teens aren’t drinking, smoking or doing drugs, new survey shows

Biden administration rushes to spend $5.6 billion in Ukraine military aid before Trump takes office, though it's unlikely to spend all of it.

Billions in Ukraine aid uncertain as US leadership changes hands

Oyssey lets buyers access a neighborhood’s political affiliations based on election results and campaign contributions.

Real estate platform lets homebuyers search neighbors’ political leanings

Paleontologists say they found a fully intact mastodon jaw in a New York resident's backyard on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Fully intact mastodon jaw found in New York resident’s backyard

Grubhub agreed to pay a $25 million settlement on accusations that it tricked users, delivery drivers and restaurants.

GrubHub agrees to $25m settlement for ‘deceptive’ practices

Disney has removed a transgender storyline from an episode of its upcoming new Disney+ show.

Disney pulls transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar series

“Dirty Dancing” is among 25 films selected Tuesday, Dec. 17 for the Library of Congress National Film Registry

‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Spy Kids’ among 25 films named to National Film Registry

A Manhattan grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione for first-degree murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called the attack “a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder intended to cause shock and intimidation.”

Luigi Mangione charged with first-degree murder as an act of terrorism

Congressional leaders unveil a stopgap bill to fund the government until March.

Congress unveils stopgap bill to avert shutdown

Discover the Smart Shooter SMASH 2000L and SMASH Hopper, advanced fire control systems enhancing military accuracy and target engagement.

New weapon system aims to make every shot count: Weapon of the Week

This week on Weapons and Warfare, Ryan Robertson explores the U.S. Navy's use of Boeing's Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, the Orca.

The new submersible redefining the US Navy’s operations: Weapons and Warfare

This autonomous platform, built by Boeing for the Navy, is a first-of-its-kind vehicle capable of serving in a wide range of mission types.

Boeing’s Orca, the next evolution in submarine warfare?

The FTC's rule banning hidden fees for hotels and live events may be Biden's final shot at junk fees, but will the rule survive?

FTC bans ‘bait-and-switch’ junk fees in hotels, rentals, ticket sales

Both sides of the media are covering Trump's lawsuit over an Iowa poll in different ways, learn about the coverage in this Bias Breakdown™.

Media reacts to Trump’s lawsuit over flawed Iowa poll: Bias Breakdown

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons announced it has agreed to a nearly $116M settlement with sexual abuse victims at a California women's prison.

US to payout nearly $116M to victims of sexual abuse at Calif. prison

Walmart is testing out employees wearing body cameras to create a safer environment as holiday shopping reaches its peak.

Walmart employees to wear body cameras to create ‘safer environment’