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How the Take It Down Act tackles nonconsensual deepfake porn − and how it falls short

A law with broad bipartisan support aims to take on AI-generated sexual abuse, but enforcement issues and privacy blind spots could leave victims just as vulnerable.

How the Take It Down Act tackles nonconsensual deepfake porn − and how it falls short
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Appeals court allows Trump’s anti-union order to take effect

An appeals court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees while a lawsuit plays out

Appeals court allows Trump’s anti-union order to take effect
Africa|Crime|World

Libya's PM says eliminating militias is 'ongoing project' as ceasefire holds

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said on Saturday that eliminating militias is an "ongoing project," as a ceasefire after deadly clashes this week

Libya's PM says eliminating militias is 'ongoing project' as ceasefire holds
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia's conservative Liberal party elect first woman leader after election loss

Australia's conservative Liberal Party elected Sussan Ley, a former outback pilot with three finance degrees, as its first woman leader on Tuesday, after an

Australia's conservative Liberal party elect first woman leader after election loss
Crime|Political|US|World

Democrats involved in tense encounter at ICE facility say Trump administration is trying to intimidate them

Democrats involved in tense encounter at ICE facility say Trump administration is trying to intimidate them

Democrats involved in tense encounter at ICE facility say Trump administration is trying to intimidate them
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

US poets laureate criticize Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Three recent U.S. poet laureates are condemning President Donald Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

US poets laureate criticize Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Business|Technology|World

Vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board is unexpectedly removed from position

The White House says the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has been removed from his position, a rare move that comes as the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters juggles more than 1,000 cases

Vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board is unexpectedly removed from position
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Pence rebuffs Trump on tariffs, Russia and January 6 pardons in CNN interview

Pence rebuffs Trump on tariffs, Russia and January 6 pardons in CNN interview

Pence rebuffs Trump on tariffs, Russia and January 6 pardons in CNN interview
Arts|Technology|Travel|World

VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family time

President Donald Trump has dispatched Vice President JD Vance all over the world in the opening months of the administration

VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family time
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US judge strikes down Trump order against law firm Perkins Coie

A federal judge on Friday struck down Donald Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie as a violation of the U.S.

US judge strikes down Trump order against law firm Perkins Coie
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Tennessee authorities release video of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal

Tennessee authorities release video of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal

Tennessee authorities release video of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal
Business|Science|Technology|World

Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts

Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office
Crime|World

Venezuela accuses US of ‘kidnapping’ toddler who was separated from deported parents

Venezuela accuses US of ‘kidnapping’ toddler who was separated from deported parents

Venezuela accuses US of ‘kidnapping’ toddler who was separated from deported parents
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli security chief says he’ll step down June 15, facing pressure from Netanyahu

Israeli security chief says he’ll step down June 15, facing pressure from Netanyahu

Israeli security chief says he’ll step down June 15, facing pressure from Netanyahu
Africa|Political|World

Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army

Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army

Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria's new rulers, State Dept says

The administration of President Donald Trump is monitoring the actions of Syria's interim leaders as Washington determines future policy, the U.S.

Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria's new rulers, State Dept says
Economy|Europe|Political

Belgium aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP this year

The Belgian government aims to accelerate defence spending by 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the coming months, the Belgian defence ministry said on Tuesday, confirming a report

Belgium aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP this year
Business|Political|US

U.S. Postal Service chief asks board to identify successor

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday he has asked the Postal Service governing board to identify his successor.

U.S. Postal Service chief asks board to identify successor
Education|Political|US

Trump diversity order hits federal workers in non-DEI jobs, Washington Post says

Dozens of U.S. government workers linked to diversity initiatives but whose jobs are not directly related to diversity, equity and inclusion have been placed on leave after

Trump diversity order hits federal workers in non-DEI jobs, Washington Post says
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Secret Service Fast Facts

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Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4 million a day in 2024, report says

Cyberattacks on Taiwan government departments doubled in 2024 from the previous year to an average of 2.4 million attacks a day, the island's National Security Bureau

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4 million a day in 2024, report says
News|US

US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?

U.S. government services would be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past

US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
Asia|Crime|Election|Political

Philippine VP accuses president of seeking her removal after police complaint

The Philippines' embattled vice president on Wednesday accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of seeking to remove her from office, after

Philippine VP accuses president of seeking her removal after police complaint