62 m. ago 21 state AGs sue to block Department of Education's dismantling

The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.

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88 m. ago Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors

In an expansion of its existing audiobook efforts, Spotify on Thursday announced the launch of a new publishing program for authors that allows them to submit short-form stories they’d like to see turned into audiobooks. When Spotify selects a story for audiobook publishing, it will handle the production and distribution of the work to other […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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98 m. ago Luigi Mangione’s journal not ‘manifesto’ about healthcare industry grievances, attorney argues

Luigi Mangione's Pennsylvania defense attorney argues that authorities' use of the word 'manifesto' to describe UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect's 'personal writings' is 'incorrect.'

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1 hour ago Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department

The Trump administration cut about half the work force of the agency, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the move “reckless and illegal.”

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1 hour ago OpenAI calls for U.S. government to codify ‘fair use’ for AI training

In a proposal for the U.S. government’s “AI Action Plan,” the Trump Administration’s initiative to reshape American AI policy, OpenAI called for a U.S. copyright strategy that “[preserves] American AI models’ ability to learn from copyrighted material.” “America has so many AI startups, attracts so much investment, and has made so many research breakthroughs largely […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Dr. Marty Makary advances out of key committee in bid for FDA confirmation

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Marty Makary, passed a key committee vote on Thursday morning.

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2 h. ago FDA chief counsel who defended abortion pill under Biden resigns 2 days into job

Recently selected Food and Drug Administration chief lawyer, Hilary K. Perkins, has resigned from the job, according to a post from the FDA on X.

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2 h. ago FDA chief counsel who defended abortion pill access under Biden resigns two days into job

Recently selected Food and Drug Administration chief lawyer Hilary K. Perkins has resigned from the job, according to a post from the FDA on X.

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3 h. ago Seattle Police arrest armed drug dealer in Belltown, seize guns, drugs, cash

Seattle Police arrest armed drug dealer in Belltown, seize guns, drugs, cash  MyNorthwest

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6 h. ago ‘People Are Scared’: Inside CISA as It Reels From Trump’s Purge

Employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they’re struggling to protect the US while the administration dismisses their colleagues and poisons their partnerships.

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7 h. ago Why the Trump administration is wrong about an energy crisis in the US

The Trump administration has expended a lot of energy into sparking the idea that there is a looming energy crisis in the U.S.

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7 h. ago An ‘Untradable’ Market: Trump Sows Profound Uncertainty for Stocks

The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.

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7 h. ago Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts

The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.

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8 h. ago DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations

NPR speaks with Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of a student protest leader and the Trump administration's ramped-up deportations of immigrants.

Events

8 h. ago The EPA has announced dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

The Trump administration plans to reconsider about two dozen environmental rules, in what the Environmental Protection Agency calls the "most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history."

Events

8 h. ago Xiaomi to preinstall PhonePe’s app store on smartphones sold in India

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that its Android smartphones sold in India will come preinstalled with Indian fintech company PhonePe’s app store. Xiaomi’s Android smartphones usually come preinstalled with Google’s Play Store and the Chinese company’s own GetApps. Xiaomi said that it has signed a multi-year deal with PhonePe to replace GetApps with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago Missing American college student: Retired FBI agent identifies 'critical' steps likely taken by authorities

A retired FBI special agent says there are "critical investigative steps" likely being used to find missing American college student Sudiksha Konanki.

Society

11 h. ago Author visits Washington Park Elementary for Read Across America

Author visits Washington Park Elementary for Read Across America  Observer-Reporter

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11 h. ago E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose

Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses.

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12 h. ago United States: Trump administration sacks 1300 education department workers

United States: Trump administration sacks 1300 education department workers  Green Left

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