$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a gaWTOP3d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologycalifornia science agency bill signing
Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under HR 1Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.WTOP5d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeHR 1medicaid rule change
Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re one of themNEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists.WTOP5d agoWhole story →EconomyEducation
FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI , Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technologyWTOP5d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyftc ai investigation
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic teamCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most importanWTOP6d agoWhole story →CultureEducationprotect college sports act passage
Takeaways from the AP’s story about the Trump administration’s effort to end ‘Housing First’President Donald Trump's administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that's been the heart of federal homelessnWTOP6d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
Breaking down the college sports act: A salary cap, a ‘Lane Kiffin rule’ and a superleague banThe Senate passed a bill Monday night that would bring new rules to college sports covering a wide range of issues including how schools pay their players, whatWTOP6d agoWhole story →CultureEducationcollege sports act passage
Now that it has passed the Senate, what comes next with the Protect College Sports Act?It took more than four months for the Senate to pass a bill that backers concede is far from perfect, but still the best chance to control runaway spending andWTOP6d agoWhole story →CultureEducationprotect college sports act passage
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of a 2024 gang rape allegationNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she waWTOP6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell gang rape investigation
