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How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

April 29, 2026

The US government agency that watches over trading is quietly getting a tech upgrade. With fewer people on staff, it’s turning to artificial intelligence to check applications for crypto businesses faster. Instead of reading every document by hand, the agency is training its team on AI tools to spot

politics

Budget Cuts Hit Arizona’s Growth Plans and Green Initiatives

April 28, 2026

The state legislature has presented a sharp new budget that slashes money for projects aimed at spurring economic development and environmental progress. A nearly $100 million reduction in funds earmarked for community growth will affect programs such as the Tucson Rio Nuevo project, which relies

politics

FDA Looks Ahead to New Biologics Director

April 28, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing for a new leader at its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Last month the agency announced that Vinay Prasad, who has worked as an oncologist and was vocal about U. S. drug policies, would step down by the end of April. The decision to replace

politics

Dangerous Days: Trump’s Life in Peril

April 28, 2026

The list of threats against the former president is long and growing. Since his first campaign appearance in 2015, dozens of people have tried to harm him. Early incidents were small scale – a protester at a Ohio rally, an armed Brit in Las Vegas, and a forklift driver in North Dakota. Late

health

Brazil’s Vaccine Fight: How Communities Saved Public Health

April 28, 2026

In many countries, governments are cutting money and influence from health agencies, causing old diseases to come back. The U. S. has seen this with a new health secretary who cut staff and budgets, sparking worry among doctors and scientists. To understand how to keep a health system strong, we can

weather

Storm Alert for Alabama: Stay Ready Tonight

April 28, 2026

Alabama faces a chance of strong storms tonight. The National Weather Service says most of the state could see severe weather from 5 p. m. Tuesday to 4 a. m. Wednesday. A Level 2 risk means scattered thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and high winds are possible. Only the coast and a small sou

science

Science Lost: How EPA’s Research Unit Shrinks

April 28, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency once had a powerful research wing that pushed forward science to protect people from air and chemical dangers. In recent years, many of its scientists have been moved or told to retire, shrinking the team from about 1, 500 to just over a hundred. These remaining r

politics

House Faces Funding Twist While Homeland Security Stands on Edge

April 27, 2026

The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left

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States Rally to Protect Their Citizens From Prediction Market Overreach

April 27, 2026

A group of state attorneys general, totaling thirty‑eight, has filed a joint legal support document for Massachusetts in its fight against the online prediction platform Kal Shi. The states argue that allowing a federal agency to control this type of market would undermine their long‑standing author

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Court Battle Over Roundup Could Change Thousands of Lawsuits

April 27, 2026

A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The