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Washington’s Scramble to Get Mythos, Anthropic’s Powerful New Model
Federal agencies have requested access to Claude Mythos Preview, which Anthropic says can rapidly identify — and potentially create — new cyberthreats.
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The Only Thing N.B.A. Players Love More Than Basketball Is Starting Podcasts
Bench players and stars alike see fun and career possibilities behind the mic.
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In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. Opponents
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.
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She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them.
Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center.
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House Votes to Extend Expiring FISA Surveillance Law for 10 Days
The Senate would need to also approve the stopgap measure that passed the House early Friday. Libertarian-leaning House Republicans had balked at a long-term extension.
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Trump Promotes ‘No Tax on Tips’ in Las Vegas and Brushes Off Iran War Inflation Concerns
At an economic event, the president sought to downplay the financial hardship that has followed his war with Iran, saying that “we’re having some fake inflation because of the fuel, the energy prices.”
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Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May
Todd Lyons said he would leave to spend more time with his family. He has spoken about a surge in threats against ICE officers, saying that he knew the reality firsthand.
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Unveiling Cosmic Mysteries: What the Universe is Hiding From Us
The universe is a vast, enigmatic expanse, holding secrets that have captivated human curiosity for centuries. As a kid, I remember lying on the grass, staring up at the night sky, and imagining the mysteries hidden in the twinkling stars. Fast forward a couple of decades, and here I am, still grappling with the same…
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Oregon and Washington Join California in Enacting Companion Chatbot Laws
Continuing the trend of new state-by-state artificial intelligence (“AI”) regulations, Oregon and Washington both enacted laws regulating AI companion chatbots in March 2026, following California’s lead. Oregon’s SB 1546 and Washington’s HB 2225 will both take effect on January 1, 2027. This Legal Update provides an overview of these new laws and summarizes the key…
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CCPA Risk Assessment Requirements: What Businesses Need to Do Now
Since CalPrivacy (formerly the CPPA) finalized sweeping updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations in July 2025, risk assessments are now a centerpiece of data privacy compliance. The message from regulators is clear: California is moving decisively toward a proactive, risk-based privacy regime, and businesses will be expected to evaluate and document their…