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Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela
Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined.
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Rubio Lays Out Long-Term U.S. Involvement in Venezuela
The secretary of state told lawmakers the administration has a three-phase plan for Venezuela after ousting its leader, including seizing oil and controlling the proceeds.
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5 Places to Channel the Olympic Spirit Without Attending the Games in Italy
Can’t make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? No worries, these spots in North America offer a taste of the Games (and let you try everything from speedskating to ski jumping, if you dare).
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China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert
Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing.
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Fed’s Independence Faces Critical Tests as Trump Seeks to Remake Institution
The central bank faces two major hurdles early on in 2026 that will determine the extent to which it operates free of political meddling.
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Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Rally and Demand More from Trump
The “J6ers,” as they refer to themselves, praised President Trump but called for more action from his administration, including financial restitution and prison reform.
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How Music Shapes Our Minds: Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Melodies
There’s something almost magical about how music can influence our emotions and thoughts. We’ve all experienced it: the way a song can lift our spirits, bring us to tears, or transport us to another time in our lives. But what’s happening in our brains when we listen to music? How does it shape the way…
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Deepfakes in the Workplace: The Emerging Legal Risks of AI-Driven Harassment
A California appellate court recently affirmed a jury verdict awarding $4 million to a police captain who was subjected to a hostile work environment after a sexually explicit, AI-generated image resembling her was widely circulated in the workplace, holding that the dissemination of such fabricated content constituted unlawful harassment under California law….By: Littler
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Texas Court Blocks Smart TV Data Collection
A Texas state court has issued a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) blocking Hisense, a major Chinese smart TV manufacturer, from collecting data on the content viewers watch via Automatic Content Recognition (“ACR”) technology….By: Alston & Bird
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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment Tools and Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning has developed rapidly over the past few years and its usage has also increased exponentially. Businesses are now more ready to tap these modern technologies with the view to augment existing processes and automate mechanical tasks….By: K&L Gates LLP
