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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Air Taxis Get Green Light from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally unveiled its long-awaited rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). These aircraft, often dubbed air taxis, are set to revolutionize air travel. The FAA believes they'll be the first new aircraft category since helicopter

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Senator Defends KOSA Bill, Addresses Concerns

Senator Marsha Blackburn has stepped up her efforts to support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by releasing a memo that tackles some of the arguments against the bill. This comes at a time when the bill's future in the House is uncertain, despite it passing in the Senate with a vast majority. KOSA

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Electric Giant Tesla's Earnings Day: What to Watch For

Tesla is gearing up to share its latest earnings report this Wednesday. This quarterly check-in is always exciting because it lets investors ask Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, about his plans. One hot topic is how Tesla will bump up sales of its older electric cars while exploring artificial intelligence a

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Oct 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Industries Choose Courts to Fight EPA Rules?

Next year, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can polluting industries pick and choose where to fight federal environmental rules? This is a long-standing issue, where groups try to file cases in courts they think will be friendlier. States often do this too, especially in Texas, to chall

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Trump Gambit: A Shift in Power Dynamics

Elon Musk has proposed a bold move by suggesting that Donald Trump appoint him to lead a government efficiency commission if Trump wins the election. This commission would have the authority to suggest significant spending cuts and regulatory changes across federal agencies. But why is Musk pushing

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Compliance: First Test of EU AI Act with LatticeFlow's LLM Framework

Ever wondered how well Big AI follows the rules? LatticeFlow, a startup from ETH Zurich, is taking a stab at answering that question. They've created a way to measure if AI models stick to the European Union's new AI law. This law is like a set of rules for AI apps, and it's now in effect. But how d

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

AI Rules: Trump vs. Harris

Let's talk about how two big names in U.S. politics -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump -- want to handle AI, cryptocurrency, and data privacy. Both have their unique takes, but let's break it down. First up: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Both sides agree that AI is a big deal, but how they want to d

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Oct 13 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Starship to Try Wild Midair Booster Catch

On Sunday morning, SpaceX is attempting something never done before. Around seven minutes after launching from South Texas, the massive Starship rocket's booster will try to return to the launch pad and hover, allowing robotic arms to catch it mid-air. This innovative method aims to quickly reuse th

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Controversial Candidate Uses TV Rules to Spread Message

When an anti-abortion activist and presidential candidate named Randall Terry broadcast a shocking ad during "The View," it sparked outrage. The ad criticized celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg and Taylor Swift and displayed graphic images of aborted fetuses. This ad is part of Terry's larger campaign

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Ads Use FCC Rule to Reach TV Audiences

An anti-abortion ad that appeared on "The View" recently is part of a wider campaign leveraging a federal law to force broadcasters to air their message. The ad, by longtime activist Randall Terry, criticizes famous personalities and displays graphic images of aborted fetuses. Terry, running for pre

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