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National Park Service Restores Harriet Tubman Material to Underground Railroad Web Page
The page had been edited to remove material about the antislavery leader. Other government pages have been changed or deleted amid efforts to scrub references to diversity and inclusion.
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With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints On Gaza Than Ever
On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.
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Stock Market Chaos Over Tariffs Could Take Toll on Economy
A big hit to portfolios would be felt acutely by higher-income Americans, whose spending has recently been the biggest driver of the economy.
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Bloomberg Pumps Cash Into the Long-Term Legal Fight Against Trump
The billionaire’s gun control group plans to spend $10 million to help elect Democratic attorneys general, who are on the front lines of legal clashes with the president.
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Ideology May Not Be What You Think but How You’re Wired
In her new book, “The Ideological Brain,” the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod outlines what makes some people prone to rigid thinking.
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EU AI Act – Spotlight on Emotional Recognition Systems in the Workplace
Emotion recognition artificial intelligence (Emotion AI) refers to AI which uses various biometric and other data sets such as facial expressions, keystrokes, tone of voice and behavioural mannerisms to identify, infer and analyse emotions. Based on ‘affective computing’, with origins in the 90s, this multidisciplinary field draws together the studies of natural language processing, psychology…
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SEC Staff Speaks to Stablecoins
The SEC staff has promulgated new views on stablecoins. Specifically, the staff statement addresses stablecoins that are designed to maintain a stable value relative to the United States Dollar, or “USD,” on a one-for-one basis, can be redeemed for USD on a one-for-one basis (i.e., one stablecoin to one USD), and are backed by assets…
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Auto Insurer Settles With New York AG Over Insurance Application Platform Security Issues
The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Root Insurance Company following a 2021 data incident. According to the AG, the threat actors obtained people’s drivers’ license numbers by exploiting a website error on its car insurance application portal. Namely, upon entering a publicly available name and address, the site…
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FDIC Updates Crypto Guidance, Removes Pre-Approval Requirement for Banks
On March 28, the FDIC issued updated guidance clarifying the process for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in crypto-related activities. The guidance rescinds and replaces prior instructions issued in 2022 and makes clear that banks no longer need to seek prior FDIC approval before participating in permissible crypto activities….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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Kentucky Enacts New Law Establishing Legal Framework for Blockchain and Digital Assets
On March 24, Kentucky enacted House Bill 701, establishing a statutory framework to support blockchain-based activity and clarifying the treatment of digital assets under state law. The legislation defines key terms, permits the use of digital assets in commerce, and amends sections of Kentucky’s securities and financial services laws to improve regulatory clarity around crypto-based activities….By:…
