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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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