Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit − a feat 15 years in the making
Just past 2 a.m. Eastern time on Jan. 16, 2025, a new rocket blasted off…
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How is Antarctica melting, exactly? Crucial details are beginning to come into focus
The size of the Antarctic ice sheet can be hard to comprehend. Two kilometres thick…
Department of Labor obtains consent judgment to resolve West Virginia engineering consultants’ unpaid employee medical claims
Date of action: Dec. 12, 2024 Type of action: Consent judgment Employers: …
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president
Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and…
Survivors of sexual abuse to be empowered by closed case reviews
Victims will be given more power to have their cases re-examined, the Home Secretary has announced…
Sanctions to Disrupt Russia’s Military Industrial Base and Sanctions Evasion
Today, the United States is sanctioning nearly 250 enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine.…
Meta’s shift to ‘community notes’ risks hurting online health info providers more than ever
Last week, social media giant Meta announced major changes to its content moderation practices. This…
Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless
Australian-owned brand UGG Since 1974 has announced it will change its name to “Since 74”…
US Department of Labor reaches agreement with Perdue Farms, secures judgment against staffing agency to address child labor violations
PHILADELPHIA ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into an agreement with Perdue Farms Inc.…
Share of teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork doubled from 2023 to 2024
As debates continue over whether chatbots should have a role in the classroom, more teens…