US offers a $20 million reward for information about Iran’s nuclear program
The U.S. is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear program. The State Department’s Rewards for Justice program said people with information about the program, its assets or people connected to it can submit tips through Signal or its Tor-based tip line. Those who come forward may qualify for […]
Twitter founder’s new talking program sounds human — but it’s still pretty dumb
Dessa sounds remarkably human, but its reasoning still has gaps A new voice chatbot can imitate the rhythms of human conversation with striking accuracy. Its replies include pauses, shifts in tone and even nervous laughter. But in early demonstrations, the system also struggled with basic reasoning and instructions. Jack Dorsey introduced Dessa, a conversational voice […]
DOJ pushes back after Illinois city asks court to dismiss lawsuit over its “race-based” reparations program
The Justice Department is opposing Evanston’s effort to dismiss a federal complaint challenging the Illinois city’s race-based reparations program. The dispute intensified after a judge allowed the department to join a civil rights lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch. Precious S. Jacobs-Perry, an attorney for Evanston, said the city plans to seek dismissal of the government’s […]
Trump ends visa program misused for birth tourism and espionage
The Trump administration has halted a program that, according to officials, was exploited by some Chinese citizens for birth tourism, possibly even involving espionage activities, particularly in the Northern Mariana Islands. Initially, this Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program was established during the Biden administration through a Department of Homeland Security directive in January […]
AI program for air traffic management reduces challenges, yet Democrats remain opposed
Last month, the Department of Transportation introduced a new AI tool aimed at aiding air traffic controllers at three airports in the Washington area. Early indications suggest it’s already making a positive difference. This tool, called SMART, which stands for Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories, is designed to help controllers with decision-making. Even […]
Former RNC spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko starts US program for News24 as worldwide growth accelerates
News24, an Australian network, is stepping into the US political media scene with a new opinion show called “Made in America,” hosted by Elizabeth Pipko, who previously served as a spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee. The network reports that the show has already captivated over 8 million viewers on YouTube. Since its debut on […]
Buildings owned by NYC among the top offenders of the shed program
Sidewalk Sheds in NYC: A Prolonged Eyesore New York City stands out as a leading offender in its professed effort to eliminate an abundance of unnecessary sidewalk sheds across the city. The Civic Center area, located near the Municipal Building, has become somewhat of an embarrassment. Despite City Hall’s rallying cry to “Get sheds down,” […]
US Aid Program from Biden’s Administration Continues Supporting Protests in Serbia Before Elections
Upcoming Parliamentary Elections in Serbia Amid Student Protests Serbia is gearing up for parliamentary elections this October 25, and leading up to the vote, there have been significant “student protests.” Interestingly, funding from USAID continues to support the Center for Research, Transparency, and Accountability (CRTA), an entity that’s backing the opponents of current leader Aleksandar […]
Florida mayor arrested for reportedly using her position to benefit financially from the COVID relief program she established.
The mayor of Kissimmee, a city in central Florida, managed to avoid an impeachment trial but found herself in handcuffs instead. Jackie Espinosa, originally from New Jersey, was elected as mayor in 2024, partly thanks to support from some Democrats. She was arrested on Wednesday morning, facing serious charges: one count of a first-degree felony […]
Alameda’s guaranteed income program concludes as federal funding runs out.
A mayor in California is advocating for monthly cash payments as a way to ease the financial burden on residents dealing with the state’s rising cost of living, even though city officials are grappling with the challenge of finding long-term funding for such programs. Alameda’s Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft expressed her support for guaranteed income […]