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Trump Fires Official Over Jobs Report, Echoing an Authoritarian Playbook
In firing the head of the agency that collects employment statistics, the president underscored his tendency to suppress facts he doesn’t like and promote his own version of reality.
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Laura Loomer Attack on West Point Appointee Reflects Larger Fight Over Trump
Jen Easterly, who had served in Republican and Democratic administrations, was headed to the academy. Then a right-wing activist stepped in.
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Unveiling the Quantum World: How Tiny Particles Shape Our Reality
When I first heard about quantum physics, it sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. The idea that tiny, invisible particles could influence the very fabric of our reality seemed absurd yet fascinating. But the more I learned, the more I realized how deeply these minuscule entities are woven into the tapestry of…
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The Rise of AI and Technological Advancements in the Construction Industry Increases Litigation and Disclosure Risks
In a rapidly evolving digital age, it is essential for contractors to understand the potential risks when managing voluminous amounts of project data and rolling out new communication platforms to employees. Certain policies and procedures should be implemented to better protect your company should a dispute arise on a project….By: Baker Donelson
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EU AI Act News: Rules on General-Purpose AI Start Applying, Guidelines and Template for Summary of Training Data Finalized
Obligations relating to general-purpose artificial intelligence (“GPAI”) models under the EU AI Act enter into force on 2 August 2025. Ahead of this deadline, the European Commission (the “Commission”) has published a suite of documents that will be highly relevant for stakeholders that either develop AI models using high volumes of data or fine-tune such models……By:…
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IARC to Evaluate Key Plasticizers for Carcinogenic Risk in June 2026
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has recently announced that it will be evaluating three plasticizers between June 9-16 of 2026. The additives to be evaluated include butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and diisononyl phthalate (DINP). For DINP and DBP, it is the first time being evaluated by IARC. Manufacturers, distributors, and consumers…
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With Festivities and Papal Prayer, the Vatican Aims to Attract the Young
At a gathering that has been called the “Catholic Woodstock,” the church has embraced influencers on social media as a way to engage the youth.
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New Hostage Videos Sow Fear and Horror in Israel
A “living skeleton, buried alive” in Gaza’s tunnels, was how the family of one hostage described him after seeing a video circulated by Hamas this week.
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Saving Hawaii’s History From the Ashes, One Object at a Time
Two years after deadly wildfires hit Lahaina, archaeologists, conservators and congregants have taken on a “CSI” challenge: saving thousands of cultural artifacts from landmarks and sacred sites.
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Guillermo del Toro to Receive Ebert Director Award at the 2025 TIFF Tribute Awards
Cameron Bailey, the CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (“TIFF”), announced that at its 50th edition, TIFF will present acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with this year’s Ebert Director Award, as part of their TIFF Tribute Awards gala. Del Toro, the Academy Award-winning director of films like “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Nightmare Alley,” “Hellboy,” “Crimson Peak,”…
