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U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks on Cold-Chain Systems After European Grocery Hacks
Federal agencies warn U.S. businesses of cyber threats to cold-chain systems after European attacks disrupted grocery st
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Affordability crisis in higher ed extends beyond tuition, study finds
A new study shows Americans still value degrees but doubt they can afford them. Experts argue that hidden costs and rigi
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Permitting Reform Bill Faces Tight Vote as Democrats Weigh Mandate
The Senate is set to vote on a bipartisan permitting reform bill, but the midterm outcomes have intensified divisions am
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Frozen Russian Assets Bill Stalls in House Despite Veto-Proof Support
A bipartisan bill to repurpose frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense has cleared committee with overwhelming suppo
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Congress weighs emergency science funding as young researchers flee
Congress must act before December 11 to preserve federal research funding and block new grant rules, or risk losing a ge
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Congress Faces December Deadline to Reverse Science Funding Damage
The election offers a chance to restore confidence in American science, but Congress faces a December 11 deadline to pre
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OpenAI Pivots to 'Compute Campuses' to Ease Local Backlash
OpenAI announced a new framework for building data centers, rebranding them as 'compute campuses' and pledging to cover
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Transparency Bill for College Sports Faces Clock Amid NCAA Turmoil
The Protect College Sports Act, backed by major conferences, could die in Congress. Transparency on player payouts is cr
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Senate Poised to Pass Bill Ending Aid Discrimination Against Homeschoolers
The Home School Graduation Recognition Act, which clarifies homeschool diplomas for federal student aid, awaits a Senate
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Senate urged to pass bill clearing homeschoolers for federal student aid
The Home School Graduation Recognition Act, which clarifies that homeschool diplomas are equivalent to traditional high
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Congress urged to pass forest recovery tax and market reforms
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson and Forest Landowners CEO Scott Jones call on Congress to pass a farm b
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Fix NAIC Transparency, Don't Federalize Insurance Oversight
Rising premiums highlight NAIC's accountability gaps. Reforms can boost transparency without ceding state authority to W