Новости за 21.07.2022

The EU shouldn’t be the model the U.S. follows if it hopes to maintain its early lead in AI and robotics.

A government watchdog has asked the Secret Service to stop its internal investigation into what it deemed were “erased” text messages. The inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Secret Service, made the demand in a letter late Wednesday after notifying lawmakers earlier this month that the agency appeared to have erased text messages as...

The Austin City Council approved legislation on Thursday aimed at protecting abortion rights, even as the state of Texas moves to make it tougher to get the service. The resolution approved by the council is called the Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone (GRACE) Act, which would protect "the right of individuals to...

Senators on Thursday introduced a cybersecurity bill aimed at improving the federal government’s defenses against data breaches enabled by quantum computing. The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, co-sponsored by Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), would require federal agencies to have the most up-to-date cybersecurity protections as quantum computers become highly advanced and...

A new mural unveiled Wednesday in Washington, D.C., features the faces of WNBA star Brittney Griner and 17 other Americans detained abroad. The Bring Our Families Home Campaign held a ceremony on Wednesday to present the white-and-gray mural on the brick wall of an alley in the Georgetown neighborhood of the nation's capitol. The faces...

In Australia, 19 ecosystems show signs of collapse or near collapse during the past five years.

Story at a glance A federal judge in Idaho has ruled that a lawsuit challenging a state law preventing transgender athletes from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity is “not moot.” Under the order, a preliminary injunction blocking the law’s enforcement will remain in place. Lindsay Hecox, a transgender runner at Boise...

As the world continues to grapple with the sudden and senseless loss of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, many, including myself, have offered their thoughts on his legacy as a leader. There’s much to say about Shinzo Abe. He was an unapologetic believer in the power of democracy and one of the strongest voices...

A study released Wednesday found that about half of all Americans expect a civil war to occur “in the next few years.” Researchers from the University of California-Davis Violence Prevention Research Program and the California Violence Research Center reported that 50.1 percent of survey respondents said they at least somewhat agree that a civil war...

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on Wednesday asked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the "barriers" to monkeypox treatment that people have reported dealing with so far. Maloney said she was concerned by the sparse availability of vaccines for monkeypox as well as the...

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) sent letters to four student surveillance programs Thursday asking if they flag search terms related to reproductive health, over concerns the data could be used to punish the students for seeking information about abortion access.  The senators asked the companies if their software flags content related to...

White House officials on Thursday used President Biden’s positive test for COVID-19 to stress the importance of getting vaccinated against the virus as a new variant spread across the country. “Because the president is fully vaccinated, double boosted, his risk of serious illness is dramatically lower,” Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House’s coronavirus coordinator, told...

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) wore a jacket with a clear message about her stance on protecting access to birth control after casting her vote on the Right to Contraception Act Thursday. Mace was photographed wearing a jacket with three strips of tape across the back that read, "My state is Banning EXCEPTIONS Protect CONTRACEPTION." The South Carolina...

President Biden in a video message on Thursday said he is “doing well” and experiencing only mild symptoms after being diagnosed with COVID-19. “I’m doing well, I’m getting a lot of work done, I’m going to continue to get it done, and in the meantime, thanks for your concern,” Biden said in the 20-second...

President Biden on Thursday will speak in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which initiates several measures to address gun violence. The bill became law with Biden's signature earlier this summer. The event is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET. Watch the live video above.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that President Biden has not talked to her directly about an official trip to Taiwan she's reportedly set to take during Congress's long August break. Biden on Wednesday weighed in on the potential trip, indicating that the Pentagon, concerned about a backlash from China, is seeking to discourage the visit from...

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle — including some of President Biden’s most vocal political opponents — are sending him well wishes after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19. The 79-year-old president, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, was said to be experiencing “mild symptoms,” according...

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha on Thursday will speak with the press hours after the announcement that President Biden tested positive for COVID-19, reportedly with mild symptoms. The briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Watch the live video above.

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday made her first comments about President Biden since leaving his administration to join MSNBC as a host and analyst. Calling into the network from the parking lot of a Barnes and Noble during breaking news coverage of Biden's Thursday coronavirus diagnosis, Pskai said the White House...

Now is the time for investments in civic infrastructure to strengthen the muscles of civic engagement.

A large venue in Minneapolis, Minn., canceled a Dave Chappelle show on Wednesday night after receiving backlash from the community for hosting the controversial comedian, who has been criticized for mocking the transgender community in his Netflix specials. First Avenue, one of the longest-running, independently owned venues in the U.S., announced the cancellation of Chappelle's...

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House announced Thursday. The president, who is 79 years old, is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but the development is certain to trigger concerns about his health given his age. Shortly after the announcement, White House physician Kevin O'Connor provided an update on...

Amazon is buying the primary health care provider One Medical for roughly $3.9 billion, the companies announced Thursday. The deal expands the e-commerce giant’s footprint in the healthcare space, an area that Amazon said is ripe for “reinvention.” “Booking an appointment, waiting weeks or even months to be seen, taking time off work, driving to...

The survey gives the perception that small business owners are whiners who, unable to solve problems, simply quit.

The parents of an accused teen school shooter in Michigan filed a motion on Monday to dismiss a case against them, arguing they are not responsible for the actions of their son. Defense attorneys for James and Jennifer Crumbley filed the motion in Michigan's Court of Appeals, claiming there are no legal grounds to prosecute...