42 h. ago Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.

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42 h. ago ‘Among the worst we’ve seen’: report slams xAI’s Grok over child safety failures

“We assess a lot of AI chatbots at Common Sense Media, and they all have risks, but Grok is among the worst we’ve seen,” Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media said.

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53 h. ago Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

In the coming months, Meta is going to explore a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free. 

Technology

53 h. ago Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds

Heavy drinking linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in a major study of 88,000 U.S. adults. Consistent alcohol use shows strongest connection to disease.

Events

54 h. ago Border Patrol has a history of excessive force. Critics say they're unprepared in Minneapolis

People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed.

Culture

54 h. ago Border Patrol has a history of excessive force. Critics say they're out of their depth

People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed.

Culture

54 h. ago Elastic metasurface can capture multiple frequencies at once

It has long been considered common sense that a single device performs only one function. Just as tuning a radio to a different frequency changes the channel, systems that manipulate waves have traditionally been designed to operate at only one specific frequency, requiring different devices for different frequencies. Now, however, researchers have opened up a new possibility: a single thin plate can simultaneously distinguish elastic waves of multiple frequencies and precisely direct each of them to different locations.

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55 h. ago China experts raise alarms over Xi’s sweeping military purge

Military turmoil in China raises Taiwan invasion concerns as Xi Jinping removes senior officers. Analysts warn of growing instability despite control.

Politics

55 h. ago Daily Digest: Oakland bakery at former Black Panther HQ closes, Cloudflare shares soar

Daily Digest: Oakland bakery at former Black Panther HQ closes, Cloudflare shares soar  The Business Journals

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56 h. ago Changes to cougar diets and behaviors reduce their competition with wolves in Yellowstone, study finds

Changes to cougar diets and behaviors reduce their competition with wolves in Yellowstone, study finds  Oregon State University

Events

58 h. ago Nevada is one of the least healthiest states in the country, study says

Nevada is one of the least healthiest states in the country, study says  reviewjournal.com

Politics

59 h. ago The new US food pyramid is scientifically questionable, and upends decades of trusted public health advice

The new US food pyramid is scientifically questionable, and upends decades of trusted public health advice  The Conversation

Science

60 h. ago Weather and latitude drive up green hydrogen costs for Nordic heavy transport, analysis finds

Green hydrogen produced using solar and wind power would be cheaper to produce at more southerly latitudes than in the Nordic region, according to a study from Linköping University. The results can be used as a basis for building a European network of refueling stations that supply locally produced green hydrogen.

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61 h. ago ‘Our government is out of control,’ Alaska legislator says, calling for end to state aid for ICE

‘Our government is out of control,’ Alaska legislator says, calling for end to state aid for ICE  alaskabeacon.com

Politics

63 h. ago Ozempic boom collides with America's eating habits as restaurants shrink portions

Chain restaurants adapt menus as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic change how Americans dine out, with smaller portions and protein becoming priorities.

Politics

64 h. ago Los Angeles Prepares to Launch Automated Speed Cameras With Immediate Penalties

Los Angeles Prepares to Launch Automated Speed Cameras With Immediate Penalties  Yahoo

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65 h. ago Trump Administration Tries to Control Minneapolis Shooting Narrative, and Winter Storm Shatters Records

Plus, High January is the new Dry January.

Events

66 h. ago Our reporting showed Washington ranks last in green energy growth. Now the state is working to speed it up

Our reporting showed Washington ranks last in green energy growth. Now the state is working to speed it up  opb.org

Politics

66 h. ago How One Food Critic Overcame His Negative Relationship With Alcohol and Sugary Drinks

In the last part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts suggest how to sidestep the perils of alcoholic or sugary beverages.

Politics

2 d. ago San Francisco Mayor Lurie closes the $5M homeless bar — common sense finally prevails

San Francisco Mayor Lurie closes the $5M homeless bar — common sense finally prevails  nypost.com

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