The U. S. government has recently signed a big deal with a tech firm that makes eye‑scan devices. The contract, worth about $25 million, is the biggest DHS has ever paid to that company. It shows how much money the department now has for technology. The plan is to buy more than 1, 500 iris scanners
'The president of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, told sports leaders that any sports removed from Brisbane 2032 could come back in later Games. She said the change is not permanent. Coventry warned that future Olympics must be easier to run and cheaper. She wants fewer spor
The newest bill, known as I‑194, aims to tighten rules around money in political campaigns. The proposal says that if the state fails to update its campaign finance laws, it could face a financial hit worth millions. The idea is that newer regulations would keep the political process fair and transp
John Cornyn, the long‑time Texas senator, has spent a lot of time trying to stay out of Donald Trump’s anger. Even after the senator lost his seat, he had already been juggling a careful balance between support and distance. In May 2023, when Trump was reviving his presidential bid, Cornyn told re
Researchers from four universities built a test called AllFaith to see how big AI programs talk about religion. They asked 14 different models—big names like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic—to answer questions about grief, love, loss, or moral choices. The results were surprising: almost all of the AI
"The way people talk today feels harsh and loud, often cutting straight to conflict instead of trying to understand one another. Recent research shows that some politicians gain attention by insulting others, and this trend spreads across government branches. It is not just the quality of language t
Los Angeles voters are seeing a very unusual race for mayor this year. One candidate stands out not just for his fame, but for how he’s shaking up the usual rules. Spencer Pratt, better known from reality TV, has climbed surprisingly high in the polls, overtaking even the sitting mayor and a promine
Anne Kepner is running to replace Aisha Wahab in California’s Senate District 10, and her campaign is built around three big problems: housing is too expensive, good jobs are hard to find, and healthcare costs too much for aging residents. She’s not just talking about these issues; she’s worked on t
The leader of the world's largest Christian community has raised a loud alarm about artificial intelligence, arguing that unchecked AI could chip away at what makes humans unique. In a 40, 000-word document—the longest statement the faith has made about technology—he warns that AI isn’t just a tool,
In a surprising shift, the Vatican has entered the artificial intelligence debate—not with blanket rejection, but with a call to slow down. Pope Leo XIV recently linked his new encyclical to a famous 1891 document from the Industrial Revolution, signaling that AI isn’t just another tech trend. It’s
