Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University.Baltimore Sun18h agoWhole story →Educationharvard funding dispute
Trump names Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forcePresident Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on AI.Baltimore Sun21h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai task force launch
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayBy AMIR AMAN KIYARO and KHALED KAZZIHA NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last […]Baltimore Sun3d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
Prosecutors probing deaths charge shop clerk, son with selling kratomFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student.Baltimore Sun4d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationkratom deaths investigation
Maryland must act to protect us from AI | GUEST COMMENTARYOpinion: Gov. Wes Moore has unveiled a timely AI framework targeting predatory chatbots, workplace surveillance and discriminatory algorithms, writes Matt Post.Baltimore Sun5d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentWes Mooreai regulation proposal
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyenergy permitting bill deal
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic teamBy EDDIE PELLS COLORADO 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 important outcomes could be its ability to save Olympic sports in the United States. A sometimes-overlooked element of the bill designed to regulate […]Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentprotect college sports act passage
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.Baltimore Sun7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year budget dispute
