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Never, Ever: Trumps HHS becomes a protection powerhouse for Americas seniors
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (570+ words) In the age of smartphone cameras, viral videos and scams, victims of senior abuse and exploitation have splashed in public awareness. The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) has adopted a sweeping Federal Elder…...
Decades of research on transgender procedures for kids riddled with errors: critical review
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (1210+ words) Biden administration was again found to have politicizing gender-identity research, with emails showing it used speculative "family rejection" theory to justify affirmation mandate in foster care regulation despite scientific pushback When the American tide started turning against social and medical…...
EU's von der Leyen was known as Big Tech tough, then she tapped one of its CEOs to help regulate AI
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (462+ words) In Jim Hagemann Snabe's new role, he'll help reshape the European AI rules he fought to weaken at chairman at Siemens. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen built her reputation on holding Big Tech accountable." And under von der…...
New Iraqi leader promises security deals for U. S. oil companies ahead of Trump meeting
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (785+ words) Iraqi civilian authorities say they would compensate international and U. S companies for losses resulting from attacks on their facilities if they originated within Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has told Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials and international oil company…...
New York lawmakers approve one-year ban on data centers
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (456+ words) (The Center Square) " New York lawmakers would become the first state to pause on artificial intelligence data centers under a proposal approved by the state Legislature late Thursday, which comes in response to concerns about its impact on the regional…...
Hegseth advocates for action in Europe against migration 'invasion' in D-Day speech
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (120+ words) Different European beaches are stormed by dangerous ideologies," Hegseth said during the address, questioning whether European capitals would act before it was too late." U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Europe is facing what he described as a new invasion…...
Golden Tempo wins 158th Belmont Stakes
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (29+ words) Golden Tempo was also this year's Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes on Sunday. Golden Tempo was also this year's Kentucky Derby winner....
Record Gulf Coast exports push U. S. oil inventories lower
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (738+ words) Commercial crude oil stockpiles fell by 8 million barrels to a 22-year low of 434 million barrels in the week ended June 1, the U. S. Energy Department reported on Wednesday (The Center Square) - U. S. crude oil inventories, including commercial stockpiles and the nation's emergency reserves,…...
Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (548+ words) The Congressional Budget Office projected in February that the federal deficit will reach $1. 9 trillion, or 5. 8% of GDP, in fiscal year 2026 U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged in two congressional hearings this week to cut the federal deficit to 3% of GDP, a…...
Texas tops California, New York, with the most Fortune 500 headquarters
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (549+ words) Under Gov. Greg Abbott, the most Fortune 500 headquarters are now located in Texas. According to Fortune Media's 2026 Fortune 500 list, its top companies are headquartered in 229 cities in 39 states. Texas has the most, 57, with the greatest combined revenue of $2. 8 trillion. California…...