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How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.
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Global Rush to Fix PHP Security Flaw Leaves Some Websites Offline
Governments and businesses in Kenya, the Netherlands and elsewhere were scrambling to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a widely used programming language.
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Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount
The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.
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The Brief, Messy Political Career of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump Ally
He had an unlikely rise, from modeling agent to presidential special envoy. After his firing, he was unrepentant: “I need to make money.”
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Just How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift.
In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just two years ago.
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Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race
Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would be the first openly gay man in the Senate. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.
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MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.
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How Quantum Entanglement Could Revolutionize Secure Communications
Quantum entanglement sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s very real and could change the way we keep our communications secure. If you’ve ever worried about someone hacking into your email or tapping your phone line, quantum entanglement might just be the answer to your prayers. Let’s break this down. Quantum entanglement…
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Key Takeaways from Mayer Brown’s Defense and Security Forum
On October 13, 2026, Mayer Brown hosted its Defense and Security Forum in its Washington, DC office. The event was led by partners Raj De, who leads the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy and National Security practices, and Adam Hickey, a partner in the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, National Security, and Global Investigations &…
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2026 Fall Privacy Report: Navigating the Evolving Legal Landscape of Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI
For businesses, the rules governing AI and personal information are being rewritten in real time, and the cost of falling behind has never been higher. AI touches nearly every aspect of daily life and has become near ubiquitous in businesses across the country. At the same time, consumers are becoming increasingly savvy about their individual…