The government is quietly putting together new guidelines for artificial intelligence, focusing on who gets to use the latest tools first. This push came after a major AI launch raised eyebrows among officials worried about cyber risks. Some inside government want early access to these technologies
On Monday, police in Portland, Maine, began investigating an unexpected death at a local mental health facility. The incident took place at a group home on Woodford Street run by a local organization. While the facility provides housing and support for adults with serious mental health conditions, t
Trump just made a clear choice that cost 17, 000 people their jobs at Spirit Airlines. The airline wanted half a billion dollars to keep flying through the summer travel rush. Instead of a loan, they got a shutdown notice. At almost the same moment, another bill showed up in Congress looking to add
Anchorage is hitting its half-century mark, and like any 50-year-old, it's at a crossroads. It's not old yet, but it's no longer young either. The city still has plenty of energy and potential, but it's also dealing with growing pains. Like a teenager, Anchorage is awkward, figuring out who it wants
The city’s mayor has moved a bill that would add a 2 percent fee on home sales above $2 million. The fee is aimed at raising money for low‑income housing, but critics say it will make doing business in Boston more expensive. The proposal was signed by the mayor after a city council vote that appr
House Republicans have opened a new inquiry into how U. S. tech firms might be using AI models built in China. The investigation comes as lawmakers push to curb what they see as national‑security risks and to stay ahead in the global AI contest. Both the House Committee on Homeland Security and th
A new push to extend U. S. surveillance powers moved fast this week. House leaders got just enough votes to start debating the bill after a tight two-hour vote. The change would let spy agencies keep collecting data without first asking a judge. Some lawmakers only agreed after pressure from top Rep
The debate that took place on Tuesday night in Pomona College’s historic auditorium turned into a heated showdown over California’s biggest pain points. Candidates took turns attacking each other while promising quick fixes for gas prices, housing shortages and climate‑related disasters. The Republ
This NBA playoff series just flipped from predictable to wild in a matter of weeks. The Lakers entered the first round with more questions than answers, only to stumble into a 3-1 lead against Houston like a team that hadn’t even planned to show up. But here’s the thing about this season: the script
Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000
