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CVS Data Privacy Settlement: $20.5M Payout for Website Users

CVS customers who used the pharmacy's website or app may be eligible for a payment from a $20.5 million class action set

Sep 22

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MIT Overtakes Princeton in US News Rankings; Methodology Shift Cited

MIT has overtaken Princeton in the US News college rankings, ending a 15-year streak. New methodology emphasizes graduat

Sep 22

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IRS Rule Would Punish Race-Conscious Programs in Private Schools

The IRS's new proposal would revoke tax exemptions from private schools with race-conscious programs, a move critics say

Sep 22

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FAA Restores Flights at Northeast Airports After Cable Cut Chaos

The FAA halted arrivals at major East Coast airports Monday after a telecom failure and a construction crew cut a backup

Sep 22

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Remote Work Boosts Student Test Scores, Study Finds

New research shows when parents work from home, children score higher on exams and qualify for advanced academic tracks,

Sep 22

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Duffy to unveil FAA's new AI system for air traffic control

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce the FAA's new AI tool, SMART, aimed at easing congestion and delays at

Sep 21

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AI Threat Sparks Calls for Federal Oversight Modeled on Nuclear Controls

As AI's existential risks draw comparisons to nuclear weapons and climate change, experts call for a federal framework t

Sep 21

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Climate Fear Campaign Has Poisoned Two Generations, But Data Tells Brighter Story

Decades of climate doom-mongering have left two generations fearful of the future, but measurable progress on emissions,

Sep 21

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New FAA Rule Recategorizes Flight Disruptions, Affecting Compensation

Starting in October, a new FAA rule will reclassify 10 types of flight disruptions, potentially reducing airlines' respo

Sep 21

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EPA to Test Drinking Water for Abortion Pill Traces Amid Political Pressure

The EPA is launching a study to test drinking water for traces of abortion pills, a long-sought goal for anti-abortion g

Sep 21

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Debt Hits $40 Trillion: VAT Seen as Only Viable Fix

With U.S. debt at $40 trillion, Peter Tanous argues spending cuts alone can't close the gap; a 10% VAT is the only viabl

Sep 20

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Khanna urges FDA-style agency to regulate AI, warns of 'catastrophic' race with China

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) proposed an FDA-style agency for AI oversight, warning that an unchecked race with China could

Sep 20

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Buc-ee's accelerates expansion with new locations and first-ever state entries

Buc-ee's continues its rapid expansion, opening four travel centers so far this year and planning one more in 2025 plus

Sep 20

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Lawmakers Push Federal Fix to Shield College Sports From Legal Chaos

As nearly 150 lawsuits challenge NCAA rules, the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act seeks to preserve the collegiate

Sep 20

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Reading gains offer hope but US literacy recovery remains incomplete

A new study shows U.S. students in grades K-8 made significant reading progress last year, but the gap from pre-pandemic

Sep 20

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USDA's 60-Year Animal Welfare Failure: Dogs Still Suffering Under Federal Watch

Despite 60 years of the Animal Welfare Act, USDA's chronic under-enforcement has allowed licensed dog breeders to abuse

Sep 19

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Lawmakers Urged to Let Health Accounts Cover Produce

A new push urges Congress to let health savings and flexible spending accounts pay for fruits and vegetables, arguing cu

Sep 19

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AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS Contamination Risks

AI data centers face backlash over water and power use, but a new concern emerges: PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooling s

Sep 18