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A 'big, beautiful' AI rule ban
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech groups warn against AI rule in 'big, beautiful bill' A coalition of more than 140 organizations urged House leaders to reject a proposal in the Houseβs tax and spending bill that would block states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models for the next 10 years. Greg...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:
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‘Vintage’ air traffic system to blame for near misses and outages, ex-FAA official says
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport again lost contact with planes Monday, according to the FAA. It's the fourth such incident at that airport in less than a month and the latest in a string of alarming incidents and close calls at airports across the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Grizzle, the former COO of the FAAβs Air Traffic Organization.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump Reverses Course on Empire Wind, Lifting Pause
A major offshore wind project south of Long Island, New York, is back on track. In April, the Trump administration ordered a stop work order on the Empire Wind 1 project, claiming it had βobtained information that raises serious issues with respect to the project approvals,β without further explanation. But on Monday, the Bureau of [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:'I'm not a clown': Defiant Postecoglou puts Spurs first ahead of Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou says he has no concerns about his future as Tottenham manager, arguing all his focus is on his side's Europa League final against Manchester United.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views
Taiwan has long been a tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend itself. But there is now a debate about whether Taiwan is spending enough on defense, whether Ukraine is a distraction or a test case, and whether defending Taiwan is a vital U.S. interest. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Randall Schriver and Michael Swaine.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US to cut Newark airport flights after series of major disruptions
Equipment outages, runway construction and air traffic control staffing issues have all contributed to βexcessiveβ delays.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Report reveals new health risks faced by first digital native generation
Teenagers and young people are facing new threats that could see their health and wellbeing go backwards, a new Lancet report warns.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Tribal colleges face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts
Tribal colleges and universities have endured decades of chronic underfunding, relying heavily on federal support to stay afloat. Now, the Trump administrationβs broad cuts to federal programs are hitting Indian Country hard, posing a serious threat to the future of these vital institutions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Rethinking College.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing
Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing The UN's Children's Fund, Unicef, called for more aid to be allowed into Gaza on Tuesday. " The supplies we have in Gaza to treat and prevent growing child malnutrition have declined rapidly since the aid blockade. They are almost gone," Unicef said on X. "The initial delivery of aid in the last 24 hours is a drop in the ocean of what is urgently...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Jonathan Capehart chronicles his journey toward self-discovery in ‘Yet Here I Am’
On Friday nights, you see Jonathan Capehart alongside David Brooks discussing the big political stories of the week. But it was a long journey that led him to the News Hour. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new memoir, "Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home."
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Outback sewing classes help migrants learn English and find friendship
A group of women in the outback are meeting up over a cuppa to learn how to sew and speak English.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How SALT is shaking up the tax fight
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SALT cheat sheet: Key hurdle to Trump's tax plan Republicansβ tax-and-spending cut package faces a number of hurdles in its path to President Trumpβs desk, but the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap could be...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump says $175bn βGolden Domeβ will be completed during his term
Tax and budget bill being debated in Congress includes $25bn for the project
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of βGolden Domeβ plan
The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US's missile defence system with space-based interceptors.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:National parks preparing for busy Memorial Day weekend: What to expect
Millions of Americans are expected to travel this weekend, and it's likely you'll run into at least a few at a national park near you.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Live: ASX set to rise as markets price in further rate cuts
The Australian share market is likely to start its day higher following the Reserve Bank's decision to slash interest rates to a two-year low. That move came despite a fall on Wall Street as investors sold their shares in major tech stocks, leading to the S&P 500 snapping its six-day winning streak. Follow live.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:American handed three-game ban for stamping on Wallaroo's head
A disciplinary committee bans US women's rugby star Alev Kelter for three games for stomping on Wallaroos centre Georgina Friedrichs's head.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Magnus Carlsen vs. The World: the chess mega-showdown that ended in a draw
Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen played against 143,000 players from all over the world in a 46-day online freestyle match that ended in a draw.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump seeks 'Golden Dome' missile shield by end of his term
Golden Dome will "protect our homeland," Trump said of the the defense shield which would cost some $175 billion.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Secretary of State Rubio, clashing with senators, says China will not replace US on global aid
Top US diplomat defends State Department shifts and cuts that Democrats say reduce US soft power and give Beijing a propaganda win.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan
Up to a dozen people from several countries may have been deported to Africa, immigration rights lawyers told a judge.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chinese investments in Europe have increased for first time since 2016
After a significant cooling in investment activity there was a 47 per cent rise last year to 10 billion, according to a new report.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:5 actions Democrats are taking against Trumpβs Qatari jet push
Senate Democrats are showing no signs of slowing down in their push to combat President Trumpβs potential acceptance of a Qatari jet to serve as the next Air Force One as they look to pressure the president and the GOP and scuttle any potential deal with the Gulf nation. Members admit the tools available to...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Taiwanβs William Lai enters second year in office with troubles mounting on all sides
No honeymoon for the leader called inflexible, ineffectual in relations with Washington, and still on a collision course with Beijing.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Rubio faces wrath of former colleagues in testy Senate hearing
Senate Democrats on Tuesday used hearings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unleash criticism of the Trump administration's pivot toward Russia, selective refugee admissions, deportation of student activists and gutting of U.S. soft-power programs. The hearing, nominally to discuss Trumpβs 2026 foreign funding request, provided the first public opportunity for Senate Democrats, and some...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Biden's last prostate cancer screening was in 2014, his office confirms
Former President Bidenβs last known prostate cancer screening was in 2014, a spokesperson for the former president said Tuesday. The acknowledgement that Biden hasnβt been screened in 10 years fills in some details regarding his diagnosis with aggressive, stage 4 prostate cancer thatβs spread to the bone. Prostate cancer is extremely common in older men,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Rayner proposed big tax increases in memo to Reeves
Deputy prime ministerβs ideas suggest deep divisions at top of UK government over economic policy
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Live: Power back on Sydney train network but 'significant' delays continue
Sydney Trains are working to get six tracks operational on the network after a heavy rail collided with overhead wires near Strathfield on Tuesday afternoon. Follow live.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israel Withdraws Main Delegation from Hamas Talks in Qatar After Hostage Plan Rejection
Israel has withdrawn its primary delegation from indirect negotiations with Hamas in Qatar following the Palestinian groupβs rejection of the U.S. special envoyβs hostage release proposal. Related: At least 72 Gazans have been killed so far Saturday in new Israeli attacks. On May 20, 2025, Israel announced it has withdrawn its main negotiating delegation from [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump allows offshore NY wind project
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior allows NY wind project to move forward The Trump administration will allow a major offshore wind project that will deliver power to New York to continue, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) said Monday evening Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press Interior Secretary Doug Burgum...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:George Wendt, actor whose name everyone knew on ‘Cheers,’ dies at 76
On "Cheers," Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm βNorm!β β and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in βArt,β βHairsprayβ and βElf.β
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Johnson says House on track for Trump budget vote within two daysΒ
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday evening that GOP leadersare on track to vote on President Trump's domestic agenda before Friday. Johnson has been in countless conversations with the two groups of lawmakers who, as recently as Tuesday morning, were still threatening to sink the package. But an 11th-hour offer to the SALT Caucus...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why 'the fear of the unknown' has some runners questioning this man's record
British runner William Goodge broke the record for completing a trans-Australia run by a whopping four days β but there are a handful of people in ultra-running who have questions.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:It wasn't cheap, but these old silos have been transformed into luxury
Old silos that were once used for storing food are undergoing glamorous transformations to become luxury accommodation, providing new income streams for farmers.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr. takes fire in Senate hearing on research cuts, expected farming report
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday as he defended the deep cuts to his department the Trump administration is requesting in its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. The secretary sat for his third congressional budget hearing in the past week, with...
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