OpenAI beefs up Washington presence with a pitch for energy and security
The AI industry wants Trump’s Washington to embrace it as a bulwark against China. OpenAI is trying to lead the pack.
WHO names likely source of ‘mystery disease’ in the Congo
A combination of viral respiratory infections, malaria and malnutrition has killed nearly 50 people in the African country.
Florida for sale? Environmentalists worry that state’s conservation lands face uncertain future.
Some environmentalists fear that the long-term trajectory in the state could risk the major progress the state has made in ...
Republican brawl on immigration erupts as MAGA and tech world clash
A debate over legal immigration exploded during the Christmas holiday that shows that the party isn't unified, even on its strongest issue with voters.
Chinese hackers used broad telco access to geolocate millions of Americans and record phone calls
The number of telecommunication providers impacted by the massive Salt Typhoon breach is now up to nine, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology Anne Neuberger confirmed.
Earl Blumenauer’s unfinished weed business
There’s big unfinished business – including a long-stalled bill to increase banking access for cannabis companies and a ...
Bird flu mutations raise fears of a broader outbreak
Birx added that her greatest fear is someone getting infected with bird flu during the regular seasonal flu, potentially ...
Eric Adams’ calling card is becoming a political vulnerability
Corruption within the NYPD stands to threaten the tough-on-crime mayor’s control over policing, but his rivals have yet to ...
White House optimistic about Gaza cease-fire as talks stall over holidays
Hamas is to blame for raising last-minute obstacles, per White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
The 2028 Democratic primary is already underway. But the first real moves are just around the corner.
But she’s hardly likely to clear the field next time. Potential rivals on Democrats’ deep bench were already beginning to maneuver for 2028 during her short-lived second candidacy. And it’s widely ...
North Koreans launching ‘human wave’ attacks against Ukrainian positions in Kursk
North Korea is suffering “heavy casualties,” White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.
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Trudeau’s top ministers at Mar-a-Lago to discuss border security
Two top ministers for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are in Florida to discuss border security with the incoming Trump administration, as the president-elect threatens to slap tariffs on all Canadian ...