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Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
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Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know
What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
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A Republican’s Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress’s Silence on Health
Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical conditions, even those that affect their ability to do their jobs.
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Bernie Sanders Endorses Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy
The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.
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As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says needs an overhaul.
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Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate’s Complex Class Story
Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His background defies easy categorization.
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How Music Shapes Our Emotions and Influences Everyday Life
When I think about the soundtrack of my life, it’s a diverse mix of melodies and rhythms that have accompanied me through different seasons of joy, heartbreak, and everything in between. Music, in its many forms, has an uncanny ability to tap into our emotions, shaping our moods and influencing how we experience everyday life.…
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Connecticut Passes Law Significantly Regulating Use of AI in Employment
On May 11, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, and Governor Lamont is expected to sign it into law. The law is a comprehensive online safety law with significant requirements relating to Automated Employment-related Decision Technology (AEDT). These AEDT requirements combine concepts from the current AI regulations in California and the European…
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Why AI is Forcing Privacy and Security Teams Back Together — And What That Means for Your Organization
One of the most consequential structural decisions facing organizations today is whether to continue operating privacy and security as separate functions or to begin integrating them in anticipation of the AI-driven regulatory and operational landscape that is rapidly taking shape. Having spent years advising clients on both HIPAA-era compliance frameworks and the new generation of…
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Canvas Cybersecurity Incident: Key Facts, Risks, and Immediate Considerations for Affected Organizations
Education institutions using the Canvas learning management system (LMS), operated by Instructure, may be impacted by a recently disclosed cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer-associated data. The incident remains under active investigation, but available information provides important guidance regarding risk exposure, regulatory obligations, and recommended response measures….By: Baker Donelson