In February, Kansas revoked the state identification documents of trans residents who had changed their gender markers. In the months since, trans Kansans have reported experiencing direct harm and isolation as a result of not having a legal ID consistent with their gender identity. As the midterm elections approach, GOPContinue Reading
This story was originally published by Sentient. At least as early as 1989, the top U.S. lobbying group for beef producers had an opportunity to change the course of the climate crisis. Around that time, an internal document showed that the National Cattlemen’s Association was not only aware of theContinue Reading
The Justice Department is threatening legal action against California unless state and local officials review a list of potential noncitizens on their voter rolls., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
US Senator Richard Blumenthal, a co-author of the Russia sanctions law named after Lindsey Graham, has issued a sharp statement on the latest developments in Ukraine. He says that President Traitor 47 and SpaceX chief Elon Musk should be held accountable for reported Starlink failures that could cripple Ukraine’s defense.Continue Reading
One of Ukraine’s most prominent drone volunteers, Serhii Sternenko, says that Starlink terminals have been restricted overnight, with connectivity beginning to drop out at speeds exceeding 160 km/h. As a result, several critical missions were disrupted. Sternenko heads a charitable foundation that has purchased 291,502 FPV drones, which have helpedContinue Reading
Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics., NewsFeed Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics — from a jailed mayor communicating through an AI-generated avatar to the appointment of the world’s first “AI minister”. But the country’s ambitious digital push has faced criticism and technical challenges. Nafisa LatićContinue Reading
Tehran’s new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims., Tehran municipality has launched a series of welfare initiatives to help residents cope with soaring living costs, but the measures have raised questions about their financing and effectiveness, as well as whether the local authorityContinue Reading
The International Monetary Fund is worried that our interdependent world could cause isolated incidents to have widespread effects…Continue Reading
U.S. homes sales showed modest growth in September, but soaring mortgage rates threaten to chill the housing market in the coming months.Continue Reading
Anthropic says these autonomous AI systems are likely to rely on widely available, relatively insecure computing resources to replicate.Continue Reading
Welcome to The Iron Triangle, the Cipher Brief column serving Procurement Officers tasked with buying the future, Investors funding the next generation of defense technology, and the Policy Wonks analyzing its impact on the global order. On the night of April 24, 1980, eight Navy RH-53D Sea Stallions lifted offContinue Reading
State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home “like a fire extinguisher”., Read MoreContinue Reading
Palestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties., Palestinian officials condemn move by Colombia’s new government that marked a major shift after former President Petro had severed ties with Israel. Colombia has opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, joining aContinue Reading