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Will Trump's tariffs make costs explode for this year's most anticipated products?
From robot vacuums to gaming consoles, consumer electronics may soon be much more costly.
These 'countries of concern' can no longer buy Americans' sensitive data
The Biden administration is worried about espionage and hacking from certain nations.
Trump tells SCOTUS that only he can save TikTok from ban
The president-elect met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew before Christmas.
By Matt Binder
Moments of digital organizing that defined 2024
TikTok activism, citizen journalism, and a meme-filled election.
Albania is banning TikTok for one year, citing growing violence among teens
TikTok is like a neighborhood 'thug,' says Albanian Prime Minister.
Supreme Court must halt TikTok ban, ACLU argues
The legal advocacy group submitted an amicus brief urging the high court take action. The court has responded.
Women in congress are 70 times more likely to be victims of AI-generated deepfakes than male counterparts
A new report found 1 in 6 active congresswomen had nonconsensual imagery made of them.
California announces billion dollar electric vehicle charger initiative
The state oversees one of the nation's largest charging networks.
Defense Department going big on generative AI to 'meet critical warfighter problems'
Applications range from administration to combat.
Content moderation in Trump's America is a political minefield
In the battle between free speech and content moderation, who sets the rules?
What to know about David Sacks, Trump's pick for AI and crypto czar
The right-wing VC is a friend of Elon Musk and was an early employee at PayPal.
By Matt Binder
OpenAI announces deal with defense startup to create anti-drone tech
OpenAI "supports U.S.-led efforts to ensure the technology upholds democratic values," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
New consumer protection rules would block data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive info
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hopes to rein in transactions that can expose Social Security numbers, financial details, and more.
Jon Stewart shares his honest thoughts about Biden pardoning Hunter
"Democrats keep getting caught creating a purity test for a system they can't seem to pass themselves."
By Sam Haysom
Matt Gaetz joins Cameo like disgraced congressman before him
For just $525+, you can pay a former Congressman with sexual misconduct allegations to make you a video message.
By Matt Binder
Trump divides the porn industry. He also might ban it.
With the possibility of a porn ban looming, tensions between conservative and liberal performers are bubbling over.
Bluesky reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawal as Trump's attorney general nominee
The Twitter rival has its first big viral news moment since its post-election boom.
By Tim Marcin
Online news influencers are predominantly men and more likely conservative, study finds
America is increasingly getting its news from influencers.
By Tim Marcin
Where Trump's FCC chair nominee Brendan Carr stands on net neutrality
The Big Tech critic has found an ally in X CEO Elon Musk.
New Zealand parliament members cry out against bill threatening Maori communities
A clip of Maori Party members leading a protest haka has stirred international attention.
'Daily Show' roasts Trump's Fox News host defence secretary pick for a solid 5 minutes
"It almost feels at this point like Donald Trump is trolling us."
By Sam Haysom
Why Elon Musk is the real winner of the 2024 US Presidential election
Musk's most trusted employees (and lackeys) will likely assume governmental positions for Musk.
By Matt Binder
Trump's new 'Department of Government Efficiency': What it is and what it isn't.
Conservative figures Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the 'Manhattan Project of our time.'
What is 4B and who can participate?
Since the election, American women have been talking about the South Korean feminist movement.
By Anna Iovine
Trump appoints Elon Musk to DOGE, a new U.S. government department
It seems like the plan is to basically gut the U.S. government.
By Amanda Yeo
