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U.S. Capitol building where Senate negotiations over the CLARITY Act crypto ethics provision are taking place

Ethics Fight Over Trump’s Crypto Millions Threatens Landmark Digital Asset Bill

The CLARITY Act has stalled over an ethics ban on officials' crypto holdings, a provision Democrats say directly addresses Trump's $636M memecoin income. Senate Majority Leader Thune wants a July floor vote,

July 14, 2026

Crypto·Government and Politics·News

American shopper pushing a grocery cart through a supermarket as food prices hit five-year highs

Americans Are Borrowing to Eat as Grocery Prices Surge 32% in Five Years

Urban Institute research finds more than 25% of Americans charging groceries cannot pay the full bill, as food prices have surged 32% over five years. A separate 20% of adults now tap

July 14, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Transmission power lines crossing rural Georgia countryside for AI data center infrastructure

Rural Georgia Homeowners Lose Their Land to Power Lines Built for AI Data Centers

Georgia Power is using eminent domain to force 300+ land sales for transmission lines routing up to 80% of capacity to AI data center customers. Residents describe the takings as corporate theft;

July 14, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Darline Graham Nordone named as interim South Carolina senator following brother Lindsey Graham's death

South Carolina Governor Names Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordone as Interim Senator

Gov. McMaster named Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as South Carolina's interim senator Sunday. President Trump backed the choice on Truth Social; a special Republican primary on

July 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

General Fusion's LM26 magnetized target fusion device under assembly at the company's Burnaby facility

General Fusion Becomes First Publicly Traded Nuclear Fusion Company in Nasdaq Debut

General Fusion began trading on Nasdaq Monday under the ticker GFUZ, climbing 40 percent on its debut to become the first nuclear fusion company listed on a public stock exchange. The listing

July 13, 2026

Business·Markets·News·Science

SpaceX Starship V3 rocket on the launch pad at Starbase before the May 22 test flight

SpaceX Starship Cleared to Fly Again After Booster Failed in Gulf of Mexico

The FAA has cleared SpaceX to resume Starship launches after identifying two failures that brought the Super Heavy booster down into the Gulf of Mexico on May 22. The next flight, expected

July 13, 2026

News·Science·Technology

Uber and Waymo logos side by side representing their autonomous vehicle lobbying conflict

Uber and Waymo’s Regulatory Battle in D.C. Could Shape Robotaxi Laws Nationwide

Uber has quietly backed a Washington, D.C. bill that would impose steep fees on autonomous-only operators like Waymo, framing the move as consumer protection for human drivers. The lobbying effort could set

July 13, 2026

Business·News·Technology

A Flock Safety automated license plate reader camera mounted on a pole in Houston, Texas

LAPD Drops Flock Safety Contract Over Civil Liberties and Privacy Concerns

The LAPD let its Flock Safety surveillance contract expire July 12, 2026, citing civil liberties and data privacy concerns over mass license plate tracking. The departure is among the most significant rejections

July 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News·Technology

Waze navigation app displayed on a smartphone screen

Waze Gets Gemini: Five AI Features Including Conversational Search and Motorcycle Mode

Waze is rolling out five AI-powered features including a Gemini-powered conversational search engine, a motorcycle mode for two-wheelers in seven countries, personalized routing based on trip history, voice map reporting, and a

July 13, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Official Avengers Doomsday concept art featuring Doctor Doom, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Avengers

Avengers: Doomsday Concept Art Reveals Doctor Doom, X-Men, and Fantastic Four

Marvel Studios debuted official Avengers: Doomsday concept art at a Shanghai expo, revealing Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom at center stage, the full X-Men roster including Cyclops, Gambit, and Magneto, and the

July 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

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Ethics Fight Over Trump’s Crypto Millions Threatens Landmark Digital Asset Bill

Americans Are Borrowing to Eat as Grocery Prices Surge 32% in Five Years

Rural Georgia Homeowners Lose Their Land to Power Lines Built for AI Data Centers

South Carolina Governor Names Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordone as Interim Senator

General Fusion Becomes First Publicly Traded Nuclear Fusion Company in Nasdaq Debut

SpaceX Starship Cleared to Fly Again After Booster Failed in Gulf of Mexico

Uber and Waymo’s Regulatory Battle in D.C. Could Shape Robotaxi Laws Nationwide

LAPD Drops Flock Safety Contract Over Civil Liberties and Privacy Concerns

Waze Gets Gemini: Five AI Features Including Conversational Search and Motorcycle Mode

Avengers: Doomsday Concept Art Reveals Doctor Doom, X-Men, and Fantastic Four

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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