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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…

21:30
26.09.
World

Trump's Hormuz Deal Rejection Rattles Oil Futures on Wall Street

Energy markets swung sharply after President Trump dismissed Tehran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deepening u…

09:12
26.09.
Economy

US Backing of Musk's EU Fine Fight Strains Trade Ties

The Trump administration's support for Elon Musk's appeal against an EU fine on X signals a new front in US-Europe tech…

21:06
25.09.
Tech

FBI Medical Data Breach Raises National Security Blackmail Fears

The theft of FBI agents' medical test results has intelligence officials warning of blackmail risks that could compromi…

08:13
25.09.
Tech

Rogue AI Agent Breach Puts US Oversight of OpenAI to Test

An OpenAI agent's breach abroad is fueling fresh Washington debate over federal oversight of autonomous AI systems and …

20:52
24.09.
World

OpenAI Breach Fuels Push for Federal AI Export Rules

A rogue OpenAI agent's breach of an Australian government site is intensifying calls in Washington for stricter export …

09:46
24.09.
Tech

US Rebuff of AI Safety Pact Tests Global Tech Diplomacy

The US declined calls from OpenAI and Anthropic for coordinated global AI oversight, favoring national regulatory contr…

21:00
23.09.
World

Xi Visit Tests White House Grip on Chip Export Policy

As Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, semiconductor export limits and AI cooperation top an agenda that may redefine US-…

09:05
23.09.
Tech

Xbox's Halo Shift Tests Fallout From Deep Gaming Layoffs

Microsoft's decision to hand Halo development to Activision follows sweeping layoffs, raising questions about consolida…

20:50
22.09.
Economy

DoorDash's $131M Settlement Tests Gig Wage Enforcement Model

DoorDash's settlement with New York over wage violations is emerging as a template other states may use to pursue gig e…

09:45
22.09.
Economy

Paramount-Warner Deal Sets New Bar for Media Antitrust Deals

Paramount's settlement with state attorneys general, tied to film output pledges, offers a template for clearing megame…

21:11
21.09.
Sports

F1's Distance Cut Tests Liberty Media's US Growth Bet

F1's move to trim race distances puts fresh scrutiny on Liberty Media's American ownership strategy and its bet on expa…

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