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New ALS therapy shows researchers ‘this illness can be stopped’
A new therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has shown researchers that the illness can be stopped. This development offers a 'glint of light' after years of struggle against the devastating disease.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessConflictMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesEconomyEducationEurope ALS therapyALSmedical researchneurological diseasedisease treatment
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Media Monitor: Brookings details key issues for Trump's Beijing summit and other foreign policy concerns
Brookings Foreign Policy is reporting on the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, outlining five key issues and broader international affairs analyses.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsMilitaryMiddle EastAsiaEuropeElection Donald TrumpXi JinpingBeijing SummitForeign PolicyChinaMunitions InventoryBrookings
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Officials Optimistic on AI for Cyber Defense, Army Plans New Interceptor Acquisition Strategy
Breaking Defense is reporting on Pentagon optimism for AI in cyber defense and new AI plans at the NRO and NGA. It also said the Army has a new strategy to acquire cheaper interceptors by purchasing their components separately.
WorldScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressEuropeEconomy PentagonCybersecurityU.S. ArmyDan DriscollNational Reconnaissance OfficeBreaking Defense Daily
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Misleading Siri AI Ads Cost Apple $250 Million in Class-Action Settlement
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for misleadingly advertising advanced AI features for Siri that were not available at launch. The settlement covers millions of iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models sold in the US.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementWorldArtificial IntelligenceLegalEconomyEuropeAsia AppleSiriLawsuitSettlementMisleading AdvertisingiPhoneThe Hindu
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Illegal Alien from England Pleads Guilty to Entering the U.S. Without Inspection
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEuropeUnited Kingdom FBI
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Media Monitor: Global Nuclear Policy Developments Highlighted in Recent Reports
A recent nuclear policy briefing highlights reports from Forbes, Politico, and the Associated Press detailing global nuclear developments, including struggles with the U.S. Sentinel missile program, European deterrence strategies, and North Korean missile tests.
Politics and GovernmentConflictScience & TechnologyWorldMilitaryMiddle EastAsiaEuropeFederal GovernmentFilm and TV International NewsDefense IndustryNuclear PolicyMissile TestingDonald TrumpVladimir PutinNorth KoreaCSIS
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Yale University Hosts Ukrainian Veterans and Highlights Global Research Initiatives
Yale University recently hosted an intensive leadership program for Ukrainian veterans to help chart their country's future. The university also highlighted a decade-long mapping of the Ganges River Basin and new research into disease-causing proteins.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMedical ScienceMiddle EastEuropeEducationMilitary Medical ResearchScienceYale UniversityUkraineGanges RiverJimmy HatchUniversity
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Today in History: Archibald MacLeish Born and Lusitania Sunk on May 7
Discover two major historical events that happened on May 7. Archibald MacLeish, the ninth Librarian of Congress, was born in 1892, and the British ocean liner Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryDigital and Print PublishingEuropeGermanyUnited Kingdom Archibald MacLeishLusitaniaGlencoeHistoryBooks and LiteratureEducationU-boatU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region as Victory Day Events Canceled in Crimea
The Kyiv Independent is reporting on Ukrainian drone strikes in the Moscow region, upcoming diplomatic meetings in Miami, and the cancellation of Russian Victory Day celebrations in occupied Crimea due to security concerns.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentWorldBusinessUkraineRussiaMilitaryGeneral PoliticsEuropeFederal GovernmentEconomy Moscow OblastCrimeaInternational RelationsWar and Conflicts
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Space Force Contracts, Coast Guard Command, and Defense Industry Shifts
Breaking Defense is reporting on major developments across the military and defense industry, including a $6.2 billion Space Force contract, a new Coast Guard command, and leadership changes at major defense contractors.
BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictWorldAstronomy and SpaceMilitaryEuropeAsiaFinancial MarketsTrade Defense IndustrySpace ForceCoast GuardLockheed MartinNorthrop GrummanTurkeyBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Putin's Tightened Security and Trump's Indiana Victory
Newsweek is reporting that Russian President Vladimir Putin has increased his security and bunker use due to assassination fears. The outlet also noted that President Donald Trump's recent Indiana victory presents challenges for Republicans.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsEuropeRepublican PartyElectionMilitaryState GovernmentsRussiaUkraine News and PoliticsWorld NewsVladimir PutinDonald TrumpIndianaElectionsNewsweek
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German National Extradited to US for Operating Dark Web Marketplace
A German national residing in Colombia has been extradited to the United States to face charges for allegedly creating and operating a prominent dark web marketplace designed for the illicit trade of illegal goods.
Law EnforcementLegalComputers and InternetEuropeLatin AmericaGermanyColombia Dark WebExtraditionCyber CrimeIllegal GoodsFBI
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Gov. Beshear: Displate Manufacturing To Establish First Kentucky Operation in Louisville With .5 Million Investment, Creating 79 Jobs Gov. Beshear: Displate Manufacturing To Establish First Kentucky Operation in Louisville With .5 Million Investment, Creating 79 Jobs Gov. Beshear: Displate Manufacturing To Establish First Kentucky Operation in Louisville With .5 Million Investment, Creating 79 Jobs Gov. Beshear: Displate Manufacturing To Establish First Kentucky Operation in Louisville With .5 Million Investment, Creating 79 Jobs
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldPolandEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTradeEurope Kentucky Governor's Office
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United States: President Signs Law Making It Easier to Recover Nazi-Looted Artwork United States: President Signs Law Making It Easier to Recover Nazi-Looted Artwork
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEurope U.S. Library of Congress
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Trump Threatens to Resume Iran Bombing Amid Ceasefire as Domestic Political Allies Secure Primary Victories
President Trump warns that U.S.-led bombing of Iran will resume if peace terms are rejected, while simultaneously celebrating key Republican primary victories in Indiana and Ohio and clashing with Pope Leo XIV.
Politics and GovernmentConflictLaw EnforcementIranVatican CityElectionRepublican PartyWhite HouseMiddle EastEuropeMilitary Donald TrumpPope Leo XIVMidterm ElectionsNews and PoliticsInternational RelationsElectionsUSA TODAY On Politics
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Webb and Hubble Telescopes Reveal Massive Star Clusters Emerge Faster
Observations from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal that massive star clusters emerge from their birth clouds rapidly. This clears surrounding gas and provides new insights into galactic star formation and potential planet-forming regions.
Science & TechnologyWorldAstronomy and SpaceEurope James Webb Space TelescopeHubble Space TelescopeStar clustersGalaxiesSpace & AstronomySciencePlanet formation
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Media Monitor: Global Nuclear Tensions Rise Amid Missile Tests and Deterrent Debates
Politico, Forbes, and the Associated Press report on growing global nuclear concerns, including calls for a European deterrent, struggles with the U.S. Sentinel missile program, and new North Korean missile tests.
Politics and GovernmentConflictScience & TechnologyWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryMiddle EastAsiaEurope International NewsNuclear WeaponsVladimir PutinNorth KoreaIranEuropean UnionCSIS
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Merz marks one year in office with Trump spat
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGermanyIranGeneral PoliticsEconomyComputers and InternetTradeEnergyEurope Deutsche Welle | Berlin Briefing
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Secretary of War Announces Five Air Force General Officer Nominations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced President Donald J. Trump's nomination of five Air Force officers for promotion and reassignment, including new leadership for the Air Mobility Command and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryAsiaEuropeMiddle East Pete HegsethU.S. Air ForceMilitary PromotionsAir Mobility CommandU.S. Air Force AcademyDefenseGovernment and PoliticsU.S. Department of War
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The 1600: The Big ©️
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastEuropeMedical ScienceMilitaryUkraineIran Newsweek
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Today in History: The Birth of John B. Stetson, the Defense of Puebla, and the Arrest of John Scopes
The Library of Congress commemorates May 5 with a look back at the birth of hat-maker John B. Stetson, the Mexican army's successful defense of Puebla in 1862, and the 1925 arrest of science teacher John Scopes in Tennessee.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictWorldLegalEducationMilitaryLatin AmericaEuropeLaw EnforcementMexicoFrance HistoryJohn B. StetsonIgnacio ZaragozaJohn ScopesLibrary of CongressPueblaU.S. Library of Congress
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U.S. Warships Clash With Iranian Forces in Strait of Hormuz as Ceasefire Teeters
Iranian forces fired missiles and drones at United States warships attempting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a lethal U.S. response. The escalating violence threatens a fragile regional ceasefire and disrupts global shipping and energy markets.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastEuropeMilitaryArtificial Intelligence War and ConflictsInternational NewsLogistics and ShippingStrait of HormuzIranDonald J. TrumpFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Harvard's Jill Lepore Wins Pulitzer Prize for U.S. Constitution History
Harvard's Jill Lepore won a Pulitzer Prize for her book on the U.S. Constitution, leading the latest Harvard Gazette digest. The update also features research on workplace retaliation, historical scrapbooks, and upcoming campus events on geoengineering and electric vehicles.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldEducationEnvironmentEmployment and LaborEnergyEuropeLegal Jill LeporePulitzer PrizeHarvard UniversityBooks and LiteratureWorkplace RetaliationU.S. Constitution
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Media Monitor: WSJ Reports on Iran Cease-fire, Trump Foreign Policy, and State Union Reforms
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on Iran’s decision to end its cease-fire and the potential for President Trump to use force in the Strait, alongside updates on state-level public union reforms.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastEuropeLegalMilitary IranDonald TrumpUnited Arab EmiratesPublic UnionsChinaInternational RelationsWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: U.S. Approves $8.6 Billion in Middle East Arms Sales and Destroys Iranian Vessels
Breaking Defense is reporting that the U.S. has cleared $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East nations while CENTCOM forces destroyed six Iranian small boats during the start of Project Freedom.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldBusinessMilitaryMiddle EastFederal GovernmentAstronomy and SpaceEconomyEurope Breaking DefenseArms SalesNational DefenseMilitary TechnologyAerospaceStrait of HormuzBreaking Defense Daily
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Port of Long Beach and Port of Valencia Explore Green Partnership to Decarbonize Trade
Officials from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Valencia met in Spain to discuss a strategic green partnership. The collaboration aims to advance shared sustainability goals, develop green shipping corridors, and decarbonize global trade routes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSpainEnvironmentClimate ChangeTradeTransportationEurope Port of Long BeachPort of ValenciaGreen Shipping CorridorsDecarbonizationLogisticsEnvironmental PolicyInternational Trade
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FBI New Orleans Returns Ancient Roman Grave Marker to Italy
The FBI New Orleans field office has successfully recovered and returned an ancient Roman epitaph to Italy, ensuring the historical grave marker is safely restored to its home country.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentWorldFederal GovernmentEuropeLegalItaly FBI New OrleansRoman epitaphGrave markerArtifact repatriationFine Art and AntiquesFBI
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Romanian Citizen Sentenced to 48 Months for Leading Online Swatting Ring
Thomasz Szabo, a Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to 48 months in a Washington, D.C. prison for leading an online swatting ring that targeted members of Congress, churches, and a former U.S. president.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldRomaniaGeneral PoliticsLegalComputers and InternetEuropeCongress Thomasz SzaboSwattingCybercrimeFBIWashington D.C.Crime
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Secretary of War Announces Three General Officer Nominations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced three presidential nominations for senior military roles, including a new Chief of Space Operations and a commander for Ukraine security assistance.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryEuropeGeneral PoliticsUkraineGermany Military PromotionsU.S. Department of WarPete HegsethU.S. Space ForceOperation ATLANTIC RESOLVENews and PoliticsDefense
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ICE Arrests UK National Facing Felony Animal Torture Charges in Las Vegas
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken custody of a UK national who overstayed his visa and faces four felony charges for allegedly torturing dogs at a Las Vegas animal shelter.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEurope Immigration and Customs EnforcementLas VegasAnimal CrueltyVisa OverstayCrimePetsU.S. Department of Homeland Security