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Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:39

The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.

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You know what's definitely not a 'hoax'? Our news quiz. Give it a go

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:44

What did Disney do now? Which beloved icons are having birthdays? Why is there a question about hair?

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In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:48

Indiana Republicans resisted the call by President Trump for redistricting. He and the state's Republican governor threatened to back primary challenges against senators who wouldn't get on board.

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Head Start centers told to avoid 'disability,' 'women' and more in funding requests

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:15

New court documents reveal a list of nearly 200 words or phrases the Trump administration told Head Start programs it does not want to see in their funding requests.

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Forget flowers: These ancient plants attract pollinators by getting hot

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:30
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While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.

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Disney reaches billion-dollar licensing deal with OpenAI

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:22
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It's a whole new world for Mickey, Simba, Stitch and more as Disney brings hundreds of its characters to Sora, the short-form video platform from OpenAI, as part of a three-year licensing agreement.

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The State Department reinstates an old font, in a typeface about-face

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:19

The State Department is swapping out Calibri for Times New Roman in all its official documents, reversing a Biden-era change that aimed to increase accessibility for readers with disabilities.

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U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:12

This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them.

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Farmers welcome Trump's $12 billion aid package, say additional relief is needed

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:52

President Trump says he's sending $12 billion in aid to American farmers who are reeling from global trade disruptions. Those include inflation and Trump's tariffs that are making fertilizer and farm equipment more expensive, and the President's trade war with China which closed a huge market for American soybean exports. 

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Was Michael Jordan NBA's GOAT? Phil Jackson reflects on the 'Masters of the Game'

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:35

Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and "bad boy" Dennis Rodman.

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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from ICE custody

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:07

The native of El Salvador and resident of Maryland has become a symbol of the Trump administration's policy of mass deportations after he was mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador in the spring.

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Senate to vote on 2 health care proposals. And, the latest U.S. move against Venezuela

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 06:14

The Senate is expected to vote on two opposing health care proposals today. And, the Trump administration says it has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in its latest move in the region.

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen warns millions could lose coverage as ACA votes near defeat

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 05:50

With ACA tax credits set to expire, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says premiums are "doubling, tripling" and warns "millions" could lose coverage if Congress fails to act.

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