5 h. ago Minnesota shootings come during heightened political environment in the U.S.

Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters.

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5 h. ago Minnesota shootings come during heightened political tensions in the U.S.

Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters.

Politics

1 week ago WorldPride caps off its first D.C. celebration with a weekend parade

The global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration.

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1 week ago North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment

Despite what some experts have characterized as an environment increasingly hostile to AI R&D, North America continues to receive the bulk of AI venture dollars, according to data from investment tracker PitchBook. Between February and May of this year, VCs poured $69.7 billion into North America-based AI and machine learning startups across 1,528 deals. That’s […]

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2 w. ago Supreme Court unanimously agrees to limit environmental impact studies

The Supreme Court put new limits on the scope of federally mandated environmental impact statements, clearing the way for a proposed rail line linking Utah and Colorado.

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2 w. ago Supreme Court limits environmental impact studies, expediting infrastructure projects

The Supreme Court put new limits on the scope of federally mandated environmental impact statements, clearing the way for a proposed rail line linking Utah and Colorado.

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2 w. ago Supreme Court limits judges' authority to block infrastructure projects over environmental concerns

Supreme Court's 8-0 decision curtails judicial power in environmental cases, emphasizing agency discretion under NEPA for infrastructure project impacts.

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