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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, leading to job losses for approximately 1,400 workers.

Trump's recent actions towards Russia mark a significant shift, leading him to impose a 50-day deadline on Moscow for a ceasefire or face economic penalties.

What role can or should the government play in shaping the economy? The season explores the balance between free market principles and government intervention.

C/2014 UN271, a massive comet, is set for a close approach to the Sun in 2031, revealing secrets about its composition and origins.

Now you can test your wits every day of the week with a challenging quiz hosted by Ray Hamel, featuring unique questions on specific topics.

Many freelance designers view their portfolio as their sole marketing tool, but LinkedIn offers a powerful avenue for growth and client acquisition.

Three-quarters (75%) of organizations have fallen victim to a SaaS data breach or security incident in the last 12 months, highlighting significant vulnerabilities.

AI agents must authenticate with high-privilege API keys or OAuth tokens, making non-human identities (NHIs) a significant target for attackers in cloud environments.

The Online Safety Act introduces a fundamental shift in how online services - both UK-based and international - must operate when accessible by UK users. Ofcom now holds wide-ranging investigatory and enforcement powers, making compliance not just a legal necessity, but an operational and ethical imperative.

The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has written to the Arts Council seeking clarification on the personal questions asked of artists during the bursary grant application process.

Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that Major League Baseball will not cancel its 2028 All-Star Game to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics, while discussing an agreement to include major leaguers.

Machine learning methods are based on statistics, and they assume a static dataset. But in the real world, this assumption doesn't hold because data keeps changing.

Aaron released ICEBlock in early April, and it rocketed to the top of the App Store after US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called it an 'obstruction of justice.'

Banning, and even burning, books that conflict with tightly-held ideology is nothing new. In 1933, student-led book burnings at the University of Berlin spurred a list of government-enforced banned authors.

CertifID's platform is utilized by title companies, law firms, mortgage lenders, real estate agents, and consumers for identity verification, transaction monitoring, and fund recovery.

"We're seeing today that people, especially younger consumers, are reaching for refreshing drinks as part of their lifestyle, whether it's for energy or a sweet treat throughout the day," Liz Matthews, Taco Bell's Global chief food innovation officer, said in a release announcing the drinks.

The Specially Selected Rias Baixas Albarino is made in Spain's renowned Rias Baixas region, celebrated for producing some of the world's finest Albarinos.

Christine Lester will join as Melbourne Sales Director in mid-August, bringing extensive experience from SCA where she led Independent and Direct teams, demonstrating her knowledge of the Melbourne client base.

In her new memoir, Frontier, Erica Stern hones her literary skill through a braided narrative that exposes and interrogates the limited narratives we are told about birth.

Scheynius never intended the journal she kept after the breakup to become a book. Where she states her emotional confusion and inability to trust people shows the turmoil she was in.

Reducing our aerosol emissions isn't causing warming directly, but revealing more of the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

Reusing can be much better than recycling. A perfectly good item can have its lifespan extended, even if it has served its purpose in your own home.

Many noted that McAfee, who's also a fixture on College GameDay, is seemingly everywhere. Comments ranged from pleas for ESPN to stop forcing him on viewers to claims he’s not funny, just obnoxious.

For those who have followed this case, I promise there is a lot of new information in here that has not been out there.

The makers of Sesame Street deleted several offensive posts after hackers compromised Elmo's X account, launching a tirade filled with antisemitic content.

Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist known for Gorky Park and Arkady Renko, passed away at age 82, surrounded by loved ones.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of attacking villages in North Kordofan, resulting in the deaths of nearly 300 people, including children and pregnant women.

J. Randy Taraborrelli’s latest book focuses on John F. Kennedy, aiming to create a human portrait of the 35th US president while avoiding a detailed political history.

The number of CVE reports is projected to exceed 40,000 in 2025, with an average of 131 reports per day observed in early 2025.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition highlighted a variety of winning wines, starting with the Best White, the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition recognized diverse top wines, awarding Best White to the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albarino from Walla Walla, WA.

Joe Thornton has officially re-joined the San Jose Sharks as a player development coach and hockey operations advisor after 15 seasons with the team.

Matt Lamanna, a dinosaur paleontologist, points out that the T-Rex’s portrayal in the original Jurassic Park film, where it cannot see stationary objects, misrepresents its visual acuity, which was likely superior compared to many dinosaurs.

The Slow Neighborhood Pilot Working Group created a comprehensive 29-page plan featuring 10 potential pilot projects to reduce speeding in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood.

The Television Academy is announcing nominations Tuesday morning for the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. Severance, The Pitt and The White Lotus are all up for nominations on the drama side.

Inflation rose to 2.7 percent in June, up from 2.4 percent in May, with core inflation reaching 2.9 percent, driven by factors including tariffs and broader economic pressures.

Richard Kind is not a star, nor does he want to be one. He finds fulfillment in being a character actor who delivers memorable performances without the pressure of stardom.