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Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely

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The EU just took a huge step towards regulating AI The EU just took a huge step towards regulating AI

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Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why

Close up of woman's hands with smartphone and unknown incoming phone call on it

FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine

Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims

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An FTC one-two punch leaves Amazon and Ring with a $30 million fine An FTC one-two punch leaves Amazon and Ring with a $30 million fine

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

Colorado River low water levels after drought and evaporation in Lake Powell, Utah, seen from above

Every drop of the Colorado River counts. So what about evaporation? Every drop of the Colorado River counts. So what about evaporation?

A sign that reads "Protect Our Waters" outside of the US Supreme Court before a rally to call for protection of the Clean Water Act on October 3, 2022. As the term began, the court was hearing arguments in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency.

Wetlands lose some environmental protections in new Supreme Court ruling Wetlands lose some environmental protections in new Supreme Court ruling

By Laura Baisas

Building rubble from missile strike

A notorious spyware program was deployed during war for the first time A notorious spyware program was deployed during war for the first time

Close Up Of Teenage Girl Wearing Wristbands Using Mobile Phone At Home

US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media

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Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards

Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated

Biden speaking at lectern.

US crypto firms might soon pay taxes for exorbitant energy use US crypto firms might soon pay taxes for exorbitant energy use

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AI should never be able to launch nukes, US legislators say AI should never be able to launch nukes, US legislators say

A mangrove tree in Florida to represent blue carbon and the ocean's power to fight climate change

Blue carbon is a natural climate solution with big potential Blue carbon is a natural climate solution with big potential

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin photographed on the moon during Apollo 11 by Neil Armstrong

Lunar laws could protect the moon from humanity Lunar laws could protect the moon from humanity

TikTok app homescreen on smartphone close-up

The ‘TikTok ban’ is a legal nightmare beyond TikTok The ‘TikTok ban’ is a legal nightmare beyond TikTok

A DIY-rocket club’s risky dream of launching a human to the edge of space

A DIY-rocket club’s risky dream of launching a human to the edge of space A DIY-rocket club’s risky dream of launching a human to the edge of space

By Sarah Scoles

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Utah teens will need parents’ permission to use social media Utah teens will need parents’ permission to use social media

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Soup with a side of biometrics: Amazon One is coming to Panera Soup with a side of biometrics: Amazon One is coming to Panera

OpenAI’s newest ChatGPT update can still spread conspiracy theories OpenAI’s newest ChatGPT update can still spread conspiracy theories

US government gives TikTok an ultimatum, warning of ban US government gives TikTok an ultimatum, warning of ban

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The FTC has its eye on AI scammers The FTC has its eye on AI scammers

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Police are paying for AI to analyze body cam audio for ‘professionalism’ Police are paying for AI to analyze body cam audio for ‘professionalism’

Screenshot of deepfaked news anchor for fake news channel

This fictitious news show is entirely produced by AI and deepfakes This fictitious news show is entirely produced by AI and deepfakes

A debris shield floats in space outside the International Space Station.

Say hello to the Commerce Department’s new space traffic-cop program Say hello to the Commerce Department’s new space traffic-cop program

System Security Specialist Working at System Control Center

The DOJ is investigating an AI tool that could be hurting families in Pennsylvania The DOJ is investigating an AI tool that could be hurting families in Pennsylvania

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Hive ransomeware extorted $100 million from victims. The DOJ just hit back. Hive ransomeware extorted $100 million from victims. The DOJ just hit back.

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‘Historical’ AI chatbots aren’t just inaccurate—they are dangerous ‘Historical’ AI chatbots aren’t just inaccurate—they are dangerous

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The Justice Department is coming for Google’s digital ad domination The Justice Department is coming for Google’s digital ad domination

Homeless campsite downtown Los Angeles, California.

This app helped police plan raids. Hackers just made the data public. This app helped police plan raids. Hackers just made the data public.

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CEOs are already using ChatGPT to write their emails CEOs are already using ChatGPT to write their emails

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Building ChatGPT’s AI content filters devastated workers’ mental health, according to new report Building ChatGPT’s AI content filters devastated workers’ mental health, according to new report

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Why the State Department is the new ambassador for the Calibri font Why the State Department is the new ambassador for the Calibri font

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Seattle schools sue social media companies over students’ worsening mental health Seattle schools sue social media companies over students’ worsening mental health

Sediment running into a river in Alabama from a solar farm construction site. Aerial view.

The hard truth of building clean solar farms The hard truth of building clean solar farms

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YouTube introduces ‘timeout’ penalty to curb toxic comments YouTube introduces ‘timeout’ penalty to curb toxic comments

Light show in the night sky over a brightly lit Doha, Qatar during the 2022 World Cup

FIFA’s sustainability upgrades in Qatar won’t last beyond the World Cup FIFA’s sustainability upgrades in Qatar won’t last beyond the World Cup

By Sahar Arshad

Pregnant woman with brown hair in a pink hospital gown about to give birth in a bed

We don’t really know how many pregnant people are dying in the US We don’t really know how many pregnant people are dying in the US

By Maria Parazo Rose

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the stage at COP27 in Egypt

Why the 1.5-degree-Celsius climate goal still matters Why the 1.5-degree-Celsius climate goal still matters

a man with white hair and a short beard waves at a presidential election rally

Brazil’s presidential election is a win for the Amazon—and the planet Brazil’s presidential election is a win for the Amazon—and the planet

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Tiny conifer plants growing out of the Sheenjek River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The 2022 midterm elections could shake the course of environmental action in the US The 2022 midterm elections could shake the course of environmental action in the US

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Why the Endangered Species Act is often too little, too late Why the Endangered Species Act is often too little, too late

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How tribal co-managing movements are transforming the conservation of public lands How tribal co-managing movements are transforming the conservation of public lands

US Vice President Kamala Harris holds up a map of state abortion bans post-Roe v. Wade

The Biden administration plans to expand abortion access in all states The Biden administration plans to expand abortion access in all states

By Laura Baisas

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The White House’s new ‘AI Bill of Rights’ plans to tackle racist and biased algorithms The White House’s new ‘AI Bill of Rights’ plans to tackle racist and biased algorithms

Brown-skinned parent in green short and baby in pink onesie eating fruit in front of an open fridge, which is full of HFCs

The US ban on hydrofluorocarbons is a climate game-changer The US ban on hydrofluorocarbons is a climate game-changer

By Sara Kiley Watson

Man holding iphone 6 showing Vkontakte app

Apple removes VKontakte, Russia’s largest social network, from the App Store Apple removes VKontakte, Russia’s largest social network, from the App Store

The US government is inching closer to a deal to secure TikTok in the US The US government is inching closer to a deal to secure TikTok in the US

Children playing in polluted sand in front of AES Gener thermoelectric plant in Chile

For years, Chile exploited its environment to grow. Now it’s trying to save it. For years, Chile exploited its environment to grow. Now it’s trying to save it.

Chinese man wearing COVID-19 mask walking down city street in China with national flags behind him

China’s DNA policing program targeted Tibetans and other minorities, reports reveal China’s DNA policing program targeted Tibetans and other minorities, reports reveal

Twitter app download screen displayed on iPad

Whistleblower tells Congress that Twitter has a spy problem Whistleblower tells Congress that Twitter has a spy problem

Close up of woman's mouth and headset microphone speaking at a call center

A startup is using AI to make call center workers sound ‘American’ A startup is using AI to make call center workers sound ‘American’

Yelp will flag anti-abortion pregnancy centers in its local listings

Yelp will flag anti-abortion pregnancy centers in its local listings Yelp will flag anti-abortion pregnancy centers in its local listings

High Line elevated walkway and forest in Manhattan, New York City

4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act invests in healthier forests and greener cities 4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act invests in healthier forests and greener cities

The PACT Act will take the burden of proof off US veterans exposed to burn pits

The PACT Act will take the burden of proof off US veterans exposed to burn pits The PACT Act will take the burden of proof off US veterans exposed to burn pits

By Isobel Whitcomb

President Biden just signed a law to churn out more US semiconductors

President Biden just signed a law to churn out more US semiconductors President Biden just signed a law to churn out more US semiconductors

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The monarch butterfly is scientifically endangered. So why isn’t it legally protected yet? The monarch butterfly is scientifically endangered. So why isn’t it legally protected yet?

By Lauren J. Young

Pharmacist in white jacket with brown beard and thick glasses denying a prescription for contraceptives after abortion ban

Abortion bans are impeding access to ulcer, arthritis, and cancer medications Abortion bans are impeding access to ulcer, arthritis, and cancer medications

By Kate Baggaley

The US can’t agree on what a ‘life-saving abortion’ means

The US can’t agree on what a ‘life-saving abortion’ means The US can’t agree on what a ‘life-saving abortion’ means

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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A new law is putting astronomy back in the hands of Native Hawaiians A new law is putting astronomy back in the hands of Native Hawaiians

By Tatyana Woodall

Juul e-cigarette vaping pen next to box and a gavel to symbolize FDA ban decision

Why Juul vaping products might start disappearing from US stores Why Juul vaping products might start disappearing from US stores

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

St. Louis Planned Parenthood, the last abortion clinic in Missouri and the defendants in Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization, with a Still Here sign during the Roe v. Wade SCOTUS decision

The reversal of Roe v. Wade breaks the US standard for healthcare The reversal of Roe v. Wade breaks the US standard for healthcare

By Kate Baggaley