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20:03
16.10.
US Politics

Inflation Surge Tests White House Midterm Economic Pitch

A sharper-than-expected inflation report is straining the administration's economic narrative as both parties court vot…

09:44
16.10.
Society

Oregon School Shooting Reignites Armed Bystander Policy Debate

After a bystander shot the Oregon school attacker, lawmakers face renewed pressure over armed-citizen policies and camp…

21:01
15.10.
World

Suspicious Mail Spree Tests US Election Security Net

Authorities in several states are investigating suspicious letters sent to election offices, raising fresh concerns ove…

08:43
15.10.
US Politics

Press Secretary's Bar Credential Gap Tests WH Vetting

Scrutiny over new press secretary Katie Zacharia's unverified legal credentials spotlights White House staff vetting st…

21:38
14.10.
Tech

Saudi Engineer's Arrest Tests OpenAI's Security Vetting Standards

The FBI's arrest of a Saudi OpenAI engineer accused of covert recording has sparked new scrutiny of security vetting ac…

09:43
14.10.
US Politics

BofA's $1.2B Fine Tests Treasury's China Laundering Crackdown

Federal regulators fined Bank of America $1.2 billion for compliance lapses linked to Chinese money-laundering networks…

21:08
13.10.
US Politics

Guilfoyle Ouster Spotlights Trump's Loyalist Envoy Picks

Kimberly Guilfoyle's removal as ambassador to Greece amid corruption claims is reviving debate over how Trump staffs ke…

09:14
13.10.
US Politics

ICE Search of Omar's Home Tests Political Targeting Limits

The immigration search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence has raised fresh questions about executive oversight and the boun…

21:12
12.10.
Health

Vaping Surge Among US Teens Renews FDA Crackdown Push

A rise in youth vaping is prompting renewed scrutiny from federal regulators, with investors watching nicotine makers' …

09:57
12.10.
Sports

49ers' 5-0 Start Tests NFL's Parity-Driven Playoff Model

The 49ers' unbeaten run through five weeks raises questions about whether NFL scheduling and salary cap rules truly lev…

20:41
11.10.
Economy

Russian Diesel Deal Tests Trump's Midterm Fuel Pledge

Wall Street is weighing how a surprise Russian diesel import deal could affect refiners and fuel prices ahead of Novemb…

08:04
11.10.
Health

Child Obesity Drug Limits Test US Pharma's Pediatric Bet

New international guidelines discourage weight-loss drugs for children under 10, raising questions for US drugmakers ba…

21:01
10.10.
US Politics

Michigan Senate Clash Tests Midterm Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Limits

A heated Michigan Senate debate over anti-Muslim rhetoric is drawing scrutiny as both parties sharpen messaging strateg…

08:15
10.10.
Tech

Firmus IPO Collapse Tests Nvidia's Data Center Bet

Nvidia-backed Firmus scrapped its IPO citing market volatility, raising fresh doubts about the sustainability of soarin…

21:24
09.10.
Society

Trump Media Insider's WH Press Role Tests Access Norms

The appointment of a Trump Media communications adviser to lead White House briefings raises fresh questions about pres…

08:31
09.10.
World

Livestreamed Execution Plan Tests DOJ Media Access Rules

The Pentagon's plan to livestream a firing squad execution is drawing legal challenges over media access and federal ex…

21:15
08.10.
Economy

White House Visa Curb Tests Microsoft's Tech Hiring Pipeline

A White House move barring Microsoft from a key visa program is reshaping how tech firms recruit skilled foreign worker…

09:04
08.10.
Tech

ChatGPT Teen Safety Gaps Draw Fresh Scrutiny on Capitol Hill

New research challenges OpenAI's assurances on teen safeguards, intensifying calls for federal oversight of AI chatbot …

21:53
07.10.
Sports

Rahm's LIV Exit Reopens Antitrust Stakes in Golf Merger

Jon Rahm's rejection of LIV Golf's new terms renews questions about the stability of a Saudi-backed merger facing US an…

09:08
07.10.
Tech

Slovenian Domain Rush Fuels AI Branding Speculation Bets

Speculators are snapping up Slovenian domain names tied to Trump's push to rebrand AI as 'superintelligence,' fueling a…

20:02
06.10.
Tech

Spy Chief's AI Taskforce Role Raises Surveillance Concerns

Trump's pick of his intelligence chief to head a new AI taskforce is drawing scrutiny from privacy advocates and lawmak…

09:00
06.10.
Tech

Pentagon's Anthropic Ban Tests AI Safety-Security Tradeoff

The Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic signals deepening tension between national security demands and AI safety comm…

20:02
05.10.
Health

Nobel-Winning Brain Tech Spotlights US Research Funding Fight

The Nobel honoring Stanford's Karl Deisseroth has intensified scrutiny of federal research budgets amid proposed NIH fu…

08:51
05.10.
Society

AI Force Hiring Plan Tests Federal Civil Service Rules

As the White House staffs its new AI oversight unit, officials face scrutiny over salary caps and security clearance ti…

21:42
04.10.
Society

Okinawa Marine Arrest Reignites US Military Justice Debate

The arrest of a US Marine in Japan over a woman's death renews scrutiny of American military justice abroad and Pentago…

08:42
04.10.
Health

Gen Z's Strength Training Surge Reshapes US Gym Industry

American gyms are overhauling floor plans and pricing as younger members favor weightlifting over treadmills, reshaping…

20:47
03.10.
Tech

Trump's 'Super Intelligence' Push Tests Tech Trademark Rules

President's bid to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence' is fueling a wave of trademark and domain filings across Silicon V…

09:51
03.10.
US Politics

Weak Jobs Report Puts Midterm Pressure on White House

A sharp slowdown in hiring has handed Democrats new ammunition ahead of midterms, forcing the White House to defend its…

20:24
02.10.
Society

Cornell Assault Case Spurs Scrutiny of Campus Title IX Rules

A governor's criticism of Cornell's handling of a fraternity rape case is intensifying calls for federal review of camp…

08:16
02.10.
World

OpenAI Firings Expose Silicon Valley Data Leak Risks

OpenAI's termination of staff for mishandling sensitive data is fueling fresh scrutiny of security practices across Sil…

20:56
01.10.
US Politics

ICE Shooting Lawsuit Tests Federal Immunity Shield

A wrongful death suit over Renee Good's killing could reshape how courts weigh federal agents' legal protections under …

08:30
01.10.
Society

Botched Execution Reopens Death Penalty Protocol Debate

A failed lethal injection has reignited debate over execution protocols and oversight across US death penalty states.

21:18
30.09.
Tech

Oura's Pulled $15B Listing Tests IPO Market Confidence

Oura's sudden decision to scrap its $15 billion US listing days after unveiling it is fueling fresh doubts about invest…

09:12
30.09.
Tech

Apple's $5.7bn Patent Loss Tests Big Tech's IP Defense

A $5.7 billion jury verdict against Apple in a vibration technology patent dispute signals mounting legal risk for majo…

20:39
29.09.
Economy

Diesel Export Ban Threat Rattles Refiner Stocks on Wall Street

Wall Street analysts warn a diesel export ban could squeeze refiner margins even as it aims to lower US pump prices.

08:58
29.09.
Health

Rapid Brain Tumor Test Faces US FDA Approval Path

A rapid brain tumor diagnostic test is moving toward FDA review, raising questions over insurance reimbursement and how…

21:59
28.09.
Health

Ketamine Clinic Boom Faces FDA Scrutiny Over Youth Safety Risks

US regulators are examining the rapid growth of ketamine therapy clinics after reports of bladder damage in teenage pat…

08:56
28.09.
Tech

Pentagon's X-Plane Programs Face Drone-Era Budget Reckoning

As drone technology matures, defense planners weigh whether costly X-plane programs still justify their price tag.

20:29
27.09.
World

Iran's Talks Offer Tests State Department's Fallback Plan

Iran's foreign minister says diplomacy remains the only path forward, putting pressure on U.S. officials to craft a res…

08:32
27.09.
Economy

OpenAI Agency Incursions Spotlight Federal IT Budget Gaps

Federal officials are scrutinizing procurement rules after OpenAI's test bots accessed government agency data, exposing…

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