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Trump says U.S. is “looking strongly” at alleged Russian plague caseA 28-year-old lab technician's could be a highly fatal disease but a cause of death has yet to be released

Salon21h agoWhole story →

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Understanding pneumonic plague after Russian lab worker's deathThe U.S. is closely monitoring a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease fell ill and died. Russian authorities insist there is no cause for alarm, but officials have imposed quarantines and other measures at several medical facilities in Siberia. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Annie Jacobsen,…

PBS NewsHour22h agoWhole story →

Health pneumonic plague outbreak

The Memo: Experts seek to calm panic over mysterious Russia ‘plague’ caseA new cloud of anxiety is hovering over the public amid reports of an infectious disease, a laboratory accident and a death. The fact that the story comes out of Russia heightens American concerns rather than assuages them, raising dark talk of bioweapons, artificial intelligence and Kremlin secrecy. Even President Trump has weighed in. “I...

The Hill22h agoWhole story →

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U.S. officials seeking details of reported Russian plague death, quarantines - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTThe Trump administration is closely tracking reports of a death potentially related to pneumonic plague in Russia, with officials cautioning that much about the situation remains unknown.

Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →

Health russian plague outbreak

Federal Energy Employee Arrested for Allegedly Helping HouthisU.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, who will appear in court on Friday.

Newsweek4d agoWhole story →

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Meta classified Zuckerberg as a researcher to claim $355 million tax break on $4.1 billion pay, NYT reportsMeta turned billions of dollars in Mark Zuckerberg’s stock compensation into a research tax break, arguing that its CEO’s work building Facebook qualified him for a federal government incentive for technological research. The company claimed roughly $355 million in tax savings tied to $4.1 billion in stock options Zuckerberg exercised, according to a New…

TechStartups.com6d agoWhole story →

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U.S. intel warns Saudi nuclear deal could enable weapons developmentA classified U.S. intelligence assessment concludes Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, raising alarms about the Trump administration’s civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Riyadh. The 30-year deal, signed in July 2026 by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, could allow Saudi uranium enrichment up to 20%—just below…

Natural News8d agoWhole story →

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OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected waysOpenAI announced it has halted development of its latest artificial intelligence models hours after it disclosed its agents scouring federal government website acted in unexpected ways that suggest a lack of control. It's the second time in three months the company paused development. The decision also came after AI evaluator Transluce said Friday that…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution10d agoWhole story →

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Virginia: Congress needs to act on AI dangersWashington needs to take immediate action to control the dangers posed by rapid development of artificial intelligence, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a letter to Congressional leaders.

Richmond Times-Dispatch12d agoWhole story →

Technology Abigail Spanberger ai regulation debate

AI Ads Flood Campaign Trail Despite Growing Data Center OutrageAt least 164 political advertisements this year were generated or enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Wesleyan Media Project report, as voter frustration over data center construction intensifies across the country. About 80% of those ads came from Republican candidates or GOP groups, the report said. Examples include a Texas Senate…

Natural News14d agoWhole story →

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Fed's Barkin says economy may be firming, inflation not limited to energy, tariff shocksUS economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued consumer spending and strength beyond the boom in artificial intelligence keeping the Federal Reserve's focus on inflation, Richmond Fed ‌President Tom Barkin said on Tuesday.

Reuters14d agoWhole story →

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N.J. bill aims to keep AI from replacing teachers in public schoolsNew Jersey lawmakers want to ensure teachers and other school workers remain human, advancing a bill that would prohibit artificial intelligence from replacing public school employees.

NJ.com14d agoWhole story →

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She died at the San Diego border. A surveillance camera was in plain sightIn Southern California’s Otay Mountain Wilderness, the federal surveillance network seems unavoidable. But year after year, migrant deaths persist.

MIT Technology Review15d agoWhole story →

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House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs. WASHINGTON (AP) — The

Breitbart News Network17d agoSources (2)Whole story →

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Santa Fe’s EnviTrace joins federal AI push to forecast water levels and floodsSanta Fe company EnviTrace will use artificial intelligence through the DOE’s Genesis Mission to improve water-level and flood forecasting in the Colorado River Basin.

Albuquerque Journal17d agoWhole story →

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Newsom signs bill to help prepare Hollywood workers for AILOS ANGELES — While calling for more aggressive action on safety protocols for artificial intelligence, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation designed to

EUROPE SAYS18d agoWhole story →

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Pennsylvania lawmakers warn Shapiro health code rewrite is COVID 2.0Pennsylvania's 502-page health code rewrite draws criticism from lawmakers who warn it could enable COVID-era lockdowns, surveillance and quarantine powers.

Fox News18d agoWhole story →

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College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issuesCongress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

Breitbart News Network18d agoWhole story →

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The USDA fed your child processed poisonA new report analyzing 10,000 school lunch entrées from 45 districts finds 88% contain animal protein, with processed meats linked to cancer risks dominating menus. Chicken nuggets appear on more than half of school days, and 28% of entrées contain processed meat classified as a known human carcinogen. Federal policies steer schools toward industrially…

Natural News20d agoWhole story →

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Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Fed's interest rate decisionAsian shares are mostly higher as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision with high expectations of an interest rate hike. U.S. futures have also edged higher. There is widespread expectation that the Fed will hike rates on Wednesday for the first time in three years as inflation remains elevated and above the Fed’s target. In Asia, artificial…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21d agoWhole story →