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DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power

As DOGE taps into sensitive federal agency data repositories, many people fear what could happen to the data. One little-discussed but hugely consequential possibility: fueling Elon Musk’s xAI company.

DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power
Business|Economy|Opinion|Political|Technology

Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it

Granting tech leaders direct control over government functions fundamentally alters the relationship between private power and public governance.

Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it
Opinion|Political|Technology|US

Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration

This is not the first time that Trump or someone close to him has been accused of sending fascist messages. Nor even is it the first time a prominent Trump supporter has made that gesture.

Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration
Crime|Political|US

Biden targeted the online right-wing terrorism threat − now it’s up to Trump

Neither Trump nor Biden has marshaled the full force of the nation’s anti-terrorism efforts against right-wing extremist groups.

Biden targeted the online right-wing terrorism threat − now it’s up to Trump
Crime|Election|Political|US

What is seditious conspiracy, which is among the most serious crimes Trump pardoned?

Historically, it has been difficult to convict people of conspiring to overthrow the government or stop its normal functioning.

What is seditious conspiracy, which is among the most serious crimes Trump pardoned?
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

Biden’s move to remove Cuba from terror list continues ‘yo-yo’ policy likely to be reversed by Trump

Incoming Trump administration is set to adopt a more hawkish stance on Cuba-US relations – but a more targeted sanctions approach may pressure Havana without hurting the island’s impoverished people.

Biden’s move to remove Cuba from terror list continues ‘yo-yo’ policy likely to be reversed by Trump
Education|Lifestyle|Science

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

A shift in mindset as you go through your day-to-day can help you cultivate a psychologically rich life.

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

Her new songs are arriving at a moment when country music’s reputation as overwhelmingly white is finally starting to crack.

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it
Celebrity|Entertainment

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

Confinement was the essence of Linda Martell’s brief career as a country star in the 1970s – and it’s the exact sort of fate that Beyoncé has sought to avoid.

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album
Environment|Health|Science

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants

These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American public. An environmental health scientist explains the risks.

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants
News|Opinion

Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view

A scholar of militia activity observes extremists stepping back into the public sphere after a few years of being less visible.

Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
US

Removing Cuba from list of countries ‘not fully cooperating’ over terrorism may presage wider rapprochement – if politics allows

Cuban has yo-yoed on and off the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. Is the Biden administration changing that?

Removing Cuba from list of countries ‘not fully cooperating’ over terrorism may presage wider rapprochement – if politics allows
News|US

US’s terrorist listing of European far-right group signals fears of rising threat − both abroad and at home

Listing a violent extremist group as ‘terrorist’ makes it illegal for any American to offer the organization financial support.

US’s terrorist listing of European far-right group signals fears of rising threat − both abroad and at home
Crime|Political|US

As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by

Some militia groups may see it as their duty to assist with immigration-control efforts. Some may even be deputized for this purpose by local law enforcement agencies.

As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by

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