83 m. ago US applications for jobless benefits fall for fifth straight week, hitting lowest level since April

US applications for jobless benefits fall for fifth straight week, hitting lowest level since April  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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83 m. ago When the stakes are high, do machine learning models make fair decisions?

Machine learning is an integral part of high-stakes decision-making in a broad swath of human-computer interactions. You apply for a job. You submit a loan application. Algorithms determine who advances and who is declined.

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88 m. ago US applications for jobless benefits fall again, hitting lowest level since April

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.S. tariffs

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1 hour ago Harvard Creates New Public Service Program, as Trump Slashes Federal Jobs

The Kennedy School will award scholarships to at least 50 students, in hopes of fostering careers in government service.

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2 h. ago Big government, big problems: Public corruption highest in places with large bureaucracies, report says

A new analysis links government size to public corruption rates, with Washington, D.C., topping the list, according to a Libertarian thinktank.

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2 h. ago The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act And Life Sciences Innovation

The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act And Life Sciences Innovation - Patent - United States  Mondaq

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2 h. ago Ukraine's Zelenskyy names new prime minister for first time since Russia's war began

Yuliia Svyrydenko becomes Ukraine's new prime minister amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's executive branch shake with Russian war in fourth year.

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3 h. ago Leftist Utopia: Labour Government Kills Voter ID Law, Slashes Voting Age to 16

Rayner announces wrecking amendment to Britain's Voter ID law by removing photo requirement, and slashes age to vote to 16 from 18. The post Leftist Utopia: Labour Government Kills Voter ID Law, Slashes Voting Age to 16 appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Israel, Mixing Force With Diplomacy, Takes ‘Discordant’ Approach to Syria

For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.

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5 h. ago Protecting the Declaration of Independence in our 250th year

Government overreach challenges America's founding principles of equality and freedom, echoing concerns from the Declaration of Independence that inspired civil rights leaders.

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6 h. ago United States government actions create growing uncertainty in business travel

United States government actions create growing uncertainty in business travel  Breaking Travel News

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7 h. ago Squabble Over Safety in N.Y.C. Subway Erupts at Congressional Hearing

Government officials from opposite sides of the aisle clashed in Washington over just how dangerous the New York City subway system is.

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14 h. ago Clawing back foreign aid is tied to 'waste, fraud and abuse.' What's the evidence?

As the Senate prepares to vote on a bill to rescind $40 billion in promised foreign aid, critics of the measure say a thorough governmental review of targeted programs did not actually take place.

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15 h. ago Governor Newsom calls on Trump to end Los Angeles militarization, shares community resources

Governor Newsom calls on Trump to end Los Angeles militarization, shares community resources  Governor of California (.gov)

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16 h. ago The U.K. government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain for two years

The British government hid a billion dollar plan to rescue Afghans who assisted its troops after a data leak compromised exposed them to Taliban retaliation.

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17 h. ago Nebraska failed to undo ban on food assistance for those with drug convictions

Under a legacy of the war on drugs, some states still ban people with drug convictions from getting government food assistance. Nebraska lawmakers tried to do away with their ban and just fell short.

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17 h. ago Nebraska keeps ban on food assistance for those with drug convictions

Under a legacy of the war on drugs, some states still ban people with drug convictions from getting government food assistance. Nebraska lawmakers tried to do away with their ban and just fell short.

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17 h. ago Tariff revenue is substantial. But what do they mean for back

President Trump boasted this week that his tariffs are raising "a fortune" for the U.S. government. Tariffs could also raise prices for the back-to-school and Christmas shopping seasons.

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17 h. ago India eyes global quantum computer push — and QpiAI is its chosen vehicle

QpiAI, an Indian startup that integrates AI and quantum computing for enterprise use cases, has raised $32 million in a new funding round co-led by the Indian government.

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18 h. ago VP Vance Breaks a Tie and DOGE Cuts Inch Closer to Becoming Law

The move to have a final vote on a Republican effort to codify $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts to government spending crept forward on Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate to advance the measure. The post VP Vance Breaks a Tie and DOGE Cuts Inch Closer to Becoming Law appeared first on Breitbart.

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