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El Niño Could Drive 451,000 Deaths; New Report Maps U.S. Hotspots
A new report warns that a super-strong El Niño could lead to 451,000 deaths from extreme heat, with the hardest-hit stat
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Warnock, Britt Push DOJ for Oversight of License Plate Readers
A bipartisan duo of senators is pressing the Justice Department to issue guidance on automated license plate readers, ci
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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