Canada proposes ban on social media accounts for kids under 16 without safety proof
admin Canada has proposed banning social media accounts for users under 16 unless platforms prove safety, joining a global push for…
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Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, sources say
Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated due to a “hazardous…
Midwest reels from tornadoes, damaging winds and widespread power outages
Severe storms and tornadoes hit the Midwest, causing mass power outages, flight disruptions, and more storms expected Thursday.
What is agentic AI? Why the next AI wave is different
Artificial intelligence is evolving from chatbots and simple search tools into what’s being called Agentic AI.
FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in 25 years
Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than…
Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces funding shortfall earlier than expected
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than last year’s…
Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features
Apple on Monday unveiled new artificial intelligence advances including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and…
Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas.
2 more screwworm infections found in animals hundreds of miles apart in Texas, USDA says
Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread…
New efforts are pushing to keep more styrofoam out of the world’s oceans
Worldwide, 33 billion pounds of plastic enters the oceans every year — including single-use plastic foam, or Styrofoam. More governments…