Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled
A judge has ordered the federal government to pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads from television, social media and elsewhere that she says appear to have been made for political or propaganda purposesGo to story
California fights “preposterous” Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws
California is accepting $1.42 billion in broadband grant funding from the Trump administration, but the state is not accepting the Trump administration’s demand that it stop enforcing a net neutrality law and other telecom regulations.…
News Wrap: Officials in Iran welcome midterm results as vote against war
In our news wrap Wednesday, top officials in Iran welcomed the results of the U.S. midterm elections, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he’s accepted the results of last week’s election and will consult with party leaders on forming a new…
Experts warn building new data centers across the US could wipe out the last 15 years of greenhouse gas progress
Off-grid gas emissions in the U.S. could reach 460 million tons by 2030 US power-sector emissions could rise 42% above 2025 levels by end of the decade Gas turbines now supply electricity to roughly 40% of American data centres The rapid expansion of…
The Internet’s Conspiracy Theorists Are Desperate for Voter Fraud
Influencers, watchdogs, and MAGA pundits are convinced that election fraud is everywhere today, despite a lack of apparent evidence.Go to story
The Pentagon wants to buy an Australian-made ‘kamikaze’ suicide drone armed with a shotgun
The Pentagon clears an Australian shotgun drone for American government procurement Australia’s Cerberus MI can fire weapons and return for reloading The 40-pound aircraft can carry shotguns or grenade launchers The Pentagon has approved an…
Israel’s president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Go to story
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.Go to story
Knives Are Out in the White House
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find someone besides Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ catastrophic losses.Go to story
Democrats’ sweeping state government gains will shift power and bring pressure to deliver results
Democrats’ sweeping state government gains will shift power and bring pressure to deliver results The party took full control in Minnesota and Wisconsin and could pick up more states. Go to story