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Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Silicon Valley comes to DC to push for more AI, less government

Tech executives praise the Trump administration for fostering business opportunities and reducing federal size, signaling a growing partnership between Silicon Valley and Washington.
fromWIRED
12 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against 'Bias'-and Regulation

Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Silicon Valley comes to DC to push for more AI, less government

Tech executives praise the Trump administration for fostering business opportunities and reducing federal size, signaling a growing partnership between Silicon Valley and Washington.
fromWIRED
12 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against 'Bias'-and Regulation

#israel
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New film claims to identify Israeli killer of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

A new documentary identifies the Israeli soldier who shot journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, asserting it was an intentional act during her reporting.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid

US-initiated Gaza aid foundation aims to prevent aid diversion by Hamas while bypassing the UN, raising concerns over civilian access to aid.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New film claims to identify Israeli killer of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

A new documentary identifies the Israeli soldier who shot journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, asserting it was an intentional act during her reporting.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid

US-initiated Gaza aid foundation aims to prevent aid diversion by Hamas while bypassing the UN, raising concerns over civilian access to aid.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Cancels Work Permits for Over Half a Million Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

DHS revoked work and residence permissions for hundreds of thousands of migrants, demanding immediate departure from the U.S.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.

U.S. visa policies under the Trump administration are impacting international student enrollment from India and China.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Chinese Woman Detained in Arizona Border Station Dies by Suicide

A Chinese woman detained in Arizona died by suicide; questions arise about welfare checks and conditions at immigration detention facilities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A day in the life of one migrant seeking to stay in the U.S.

Yasmelin Velazquez faces potential deportation and anxiety over missing her immigration court hearing amid uncertain temporary status.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Cancels Work Permits for Over Half a Million Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

DHS revoked work and residence permissions for hundreds of thousands of migrants, demanding immediate departure from the U.S.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.

U.S. visa policies under the Trump administration are impacting international student enrollment from India and China.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Chinese Woman Detained in Arizona Border Station Dies by Suicide

A Chinese woman detained in Arizona died by suicide; questions arise about welfare checks and conditions at immigration detention facilities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A day in the life of one migrant seeking to stay in the U.S.

Yasmelin Velazquez faces potential deportation and anxiety over missing her immigration court hearing amid uncertain temporary status.
#gang-violence
#china
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

From Ukraine to Greenland, Are Trump's Geopolitical Ambitions Driven by Mining?

The U.S. clean energy transition relies heavily on critical minerals, while the Trump administration shifts policy back to fossil fuels.
Access to minerals from regions like Ukraine and Greenland is crucial for U.S. industrial and military strategy.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

From Ukraine to Greenland, Are Trump's Geopolitical Ambitions Driven by Mining?

The U.S. clean energy transition relies heavily on critical minerals, while the Trump administration shifts policy back to fossil fuels.
Access to minerals from regions like Ukraine and Greenland is crucial for U.S. industrial and military strategy.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

U.S. proposes recognizing Crimea as Russian as peace talks ramp up

Ukraine faces pressure for territorial concessions in exchange for security guarantees and reconstruction funding amid escalating U.S. diplomatic maneuvers.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

U.S. proposes recognizing Crimea as Russian as peace talks ramp up

Ukraine faces pressure for territorial concessions in exchange for security guarantees and reconstruction funding amid escalating U.S. diplomatic maneuvers.
#middle-east
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing lifesaving aid across the Middle East

Trump administration terminates critical humanitarian programs in the Middle East, impacting thousands reliant on food and medical aid.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing lifesaving aid across the Middle East

Trump administration terminates critical humanitarian programs in the Middle East, impacting thousands reliant on food and medical aid.
#cybersecurity
SF politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Senator hounds Trump's cyber pick over CISA cuts

Sean Cairncross supports offensive cyber actions against adversaries, defending proposed cuts to the US cyber defense agency during Senate hearings.
SF politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Senator hounds Trump's cyber pick over CISA cuts

Sean Cairncross supports offensive cyber actions against adversaries, defending proposed cuts to the US cyber defense agency during Senate hearings.
#electric-vehicles
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

U.S. Intelligence Concludes Pakistan Is Developing Nuke That Could Reach America: Report

If Pakistan acquires an ICBM, Washington will have no choice but to treat the country as a nuclear adversary, which changes the global nuclear dynamic.
US news
#global-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
#clean-energy
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
US politics

Senate Republicans are about to pass a bill that will destroy the climate and spike your energy bills. It's time to fight back

fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
US politics

Senate Republicans are about to pass a bill that will destroy the climate and spike your energy bills. It's time to fight back

#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

The Trump administration is reducing the scope of annual human rights reports, removing critiques of international governments' abuses.
US news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Breaking Down Trump's Plan to Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria

Trump will lift long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery and stability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

The Trump administration is reducing the scope of annual human rights reports, removing critiques of international governments' abuses.
US news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Breaking Down Trump's Plan to Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria

Trump will lift long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery and stability.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

The EPA is proposing to roll back emissions standards for power plants, claiming minimal impact on air pollution.
#trump
NYC parents
fromFatherly
1 month ago

This Map Shows Every State's Paid Leave Laws - And It's Dismal

The U.S. does not provide federal paid parental leave, unlike other OECD countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on a new Syria: nurturing fragile hope amid the rubble | Editorial

In the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, optimism turned to concern as the U.S. lifted sanctions, acknowledging Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership but fearing potential civil chaos.
US politics
#academic-freedom
#humanitarian-aid
NYC food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Cheer up, people of Gaza! You'll get killed on a full stomach

The US humanitarian plan aims to address starvation in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, drawing skepticism about its effectiveness.
Gaza's hunger crisis persists despite promises of food distribution from organizations like the World Food Programme.
NYC food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Cheer up, people of Gaza! You'll get killed on a full stomach

The US humanitarian plan aims to address starvation in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, drawing skepticism about its effectiveness.
Gaza's hunger crisis persists despite promises of food distribution from organizations like the World Food Programme.
#nvidia
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Nvidia's flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown

Nvidia successfully influenced US policy, leading to the lifting of AI chip export limits, benefiting its market position.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Nvidia's flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown

Nvidia successfully influenced US policy, leading to the lifting of AI chip export limits, benefiting its market position.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Libya won't accept migrants deported from U.S., its leaders say

Libya's rival governments reject U.S. migrant deportations, emphasizing national sovereignty and political strife.
Public health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What the Trump White House Is Doing to Our Kids' Health

The U.S. is withdrawing support from international public health programs, impacting children's health domestically and internationally.
#tiktok
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Former Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on immigration, Ukraine and why Ireland is not being 'singled out' by US

"It just so happens there's American pharmaceutical operations in Ireland and the Trump team would like those back in the US. We'd have the same attitude if they were in Canada or Vietnam or Australia."
US politics
#tariffs
fromIndependent
3 months ago
US politics

Taoiseach issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war; Michael O'Leary claims Trump's tariff policy 'doomed to fail'

Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Powers Warn of Trade War Over New Tariffs

World economies criticized Trump's tariffs as counterproductive, warning of retaliatory actions and potential price increases for U.S. consumers.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Elon Musk now a remote DOGE worker: White House Chief of Staff

The revised U.S. automotive tariff structure incentivizes domestic production by rewarding cars with 85% domestic content with zero tariffs.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
US politics

Taoiseach issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war; Michael O'Leary claims Trump's tariff policy 'doomed to fail'

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How does Europe want Russia's war on Ukraine to end? DW 04/29/2025

Putin's ceasefire announcement is viewed skeptically, reflecting wider geopolitical tensions over the Ukraine conflict.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Things I'm Going To Do With The $5,000 Trump Gives Me For Having A Baby

The hope is that attaching a cash incentive to bringing human souls into the world would be so tempting that the country's birth rate would rise.
Parenting
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

"We Can Only Survive This Together" - Refusing Trump's Campus Repression

Protests erupt in Seattle in support of Palestinian rights as Gaza faces severe crisis.
U.S. universities confront severe federal backlash for supporting Palestinian advocacy amidst violent escalation in Gaza.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Return of the Plastic Straw

It is "the Policy of the United States to end the use of paper straws." . . . [Justice] Department components shall take appropriate action to identify and eliminate any portion of policy or guidance documents designed to disfavor plastic straws.
US news
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

The slow journey to high-speed rail in America

An astronaut can orbit the earth faster than a man on the ground can get from New York to Washington. Sixty years later, it still takes about three hours to travel between the two cities.
California
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

Countries Are Now Issuing Advisories for Travelers Visiting the U.S.-What to Know

European nations are issuing travel advisories for their citizens visiting the U.S. due to recent policy changes affecting gender identification.
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