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Palantir Tapped to Develop Tech Platform for USCIS Amid Immigration Policy Shifts
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Palantir Tapped to Develop Tech Platform for USCIS Amid Immigration Policy Shifts

Palantir has begun working on a tech platform, dubbed VOWS, for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency, which handles immigration services and referrals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The contract, valued at

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FTC Upholds Permanent Ban on Stalkerware Founder Scott Zuckerman
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1ย day, 14ย hours ago

FTC Upholds Permanent Ban on Stalkerware Founder Scott Zuckerman

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has upheld a ban on Scott Zuckerman, the founder of stalkerware companies Support King, SpyFone, and OneClickMonitor, from selling surveillance software. This decision, made in response to a July petition, mainta

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Supreme Court Poised to Expand Presidential Power Over FTC
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2ย hours, 15ย minutes ago

Supreme Court Poised to Expand Presidential Power Over FTC

In a potentially landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court's conservative justices seem poised to overturn a 90-year-old precedent that restricts the President's ability to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members without cause. This decision could gr

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Study Reveals People's Hidden Kindness: We're Liked More Than We Think
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Study Reveals People's Hidden Kindness: We're Liked More Than We Think

Research reveals a widespread phenomenon known as the "liking gap," where people consistently underestimate how much others like them, leading to pessimism and reduced social connections. This misjudgment affects interactions with strangers, acquaint

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Japan's Dementia Crisis Deepens: Technology Offers Lifeline
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Japan's Dementia Crisis Deepens: Technology Offers Lifeline

Japan is grappling with a growing dementia crisis, with over 18,000 older adults with dementia going missing in 2022, a number that has doubled since 2012. To address this issue, the government is shifting its focus towards technology, including GPS-

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"Brits Now Spend 30 Minutes More Online Than During Lockdowns"
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14ย hours, 23ย minutes ago

"Brits Now Spend 30 Minutes More Online Than During Lockdowns"

According to a recent Ofcom survey and various news sources, UK adults spent an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes online daily in 2025, a 31-minute increase from the pandemic era. This rise in online time has sparked concerns about its impact on ment

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Supreme Court Poised to Upend 90-Year-Old Precedent on FTC Firing Powers
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14ย hours, 15ย minutes ago

Supreme Court Poised to Upend 90-Year-Old Precedent on FTC Firing Powers

The US Supreme Court's conservative justices seem poised to overturn a 90-year-old precedent, potentially granting President Trump greater authority to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members without cause. This ruling could have far-reaching imp

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Instagram Unveils "Your Algorithm" Tool, Empowering Users to Shape Reels Feed
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2ย hours, 17ย minutes ago

Instagram Unveils "Your Algorithm" Tool, Empowering Users to Shape Reels Feed

Instagram has rolled out a new tool called "Your Algorithm" that allows users to view and customize the topics that shape their Reels recommendations, giving them more control over the content they see. The feature, accessible via a heart icon in the

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"Nigeria Secures Freedom for 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren"
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1ย day, 14ย hours ago

"Nigeria Secures Freedom for 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren"

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Mary's private Catholic school in Niger state, with the remaining 165 students and staff still in captivity. This breakthrough, reported by multiple sources includi

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Border Patrol Enforcement Surge Leaves Lasting Impact on Charlotte Communities
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2ย hours, 9ย minutes ago

Border Patrol Enforcement Surge Leaves Lasting Impact on Charlotte Communities

Following a week-long Border Patrol enforcement surge in Charlotte, the city's immigrant communities are grappling with the lasting impacts of the operation, which saw hundreds of arrests and widespread fear among residents. The sudden and intense pr

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Google's Doppl AI Try-On App Unveils Shoppable Discovery Feed
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1ย day, 14ย hours ago

Google's Doppl AI Try-On App Unveils Shoppable Discovery Feed

Google has introduced a shoppable discovery feed in its Doppl app, leveraging AI to generate personalized outfit recommendations based on users' style preferences. The feed features AI-generated videos of real products, allowing users to virtually tr

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URGENT: Bus Drivers Face Life-Threatening Abuse, Racial Attacks on the Job
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URGENT: Bus Drivers Face Life-Threatening Abuse, Racial Attacks on the Job

Bus drivers in the UK are facing a surge in life-threatening abuse and racial attacks while on the job, with many reporting incidents of broken windows, physical assaults, and verbal threats, including being threatened with knives. According to the B

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Civil Rights Division Under Fire: 200+ Former DOJ Staff Allege Mission in Shambles
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14ย hours, 18ย minutes ago

Civil Rights Division Under Fire: 200+ Former DOJ Staff Allege Mission in Shambles

More than 200 former US Department of Justice employees have signed a letter alleging that the Trump administration severely damaged the Civil Rights Division, leading to a mass exodus of staff, including 75% of attorneys. The letter claims the divis

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Dell Unveils 10% Holiday Discount for New Customers
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

Dell Unveils 10% Holiday Discount for New Customers

Dell is offering a range of holiday deals, including discounts of up to $1,200 off desktops and $250 off monitors, making it an ideal time to upgrade your gaming or work-from-home setup. New customers can receive 10% off their first purchase by signi

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Hinge CEO Launches Overtone, an AI-Powered Dating App Backed by Match Group
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14ย hours, 17ย minutes ago

Hinge CEO Launches Overtone, an AI-Powered Dating App Backed by Match Group

Justin McLeod, Hinge's outgoing CEO, is launching Overtone, a new AI-driven dating app backed by Match Group, the parent company of Hinge, Tinder, and OkCupid. Overtone aims to revolutionize online dating with AI and voice tools, fostering more thoug

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URGENT: Fed Slashes Rates Amid Global Turmoil, Afghan Allies Feel Betrayed
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4ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

URGENT: Fed Slashes Rates Amid Global Turmoil, Afghan Allies Feel Betrayed

The Federal Reserve has unexpectedly cut interest rates in response to escalating global economic turmoil, a move that may provide temporary relief to struggling US consumers. Meanwhile, Afghan allies who fought alongside US forces are feeling betray

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Scientists Redefine Deadly Heat Thresholds as Climate Change Takes Toll
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14ย hours, 12ย minutes ago

Scientists Redefine Deadly Heat Thresholds as Climate Change Takes Toll

Four technologies initially considered for the 2026 breakthrough list have been revealed, offering a glimpse into the selection process behind MIT Technology Review's annual list. Meanwhile, researchers are reevaluating the limits of human tolerance

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SoftBank and Nvidia Set to Triple Skild AI's Value with $14B Investment
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

SoftBank and Nvidia Set to Triple Skild AI's Value with $14B Investment

SoftBank and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to lead a $1 billion investment in Skild AI at a valuation of $14 billion, nearly tripling the startup's value from its previous $4.7 billion valuation. Skild AI is developing a foundational robotics model

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Mistral Unveils Devstral 2: Revolutionary Coding Model for All
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8ย hours, 13ย minutes ago

Mistral Unveils Devstral 2: Revolutionary Coding Model for All

Mistral, a French AI startup, has launched Devstral 2, a powerful coding model designed for software engineering tasks, featuring an open-source, laptop-friendly version that can run offline and privately. The model is optimized for performance and d

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Virginia Startup Challenges X Corporation's Claim to "Twitter" Trademarks
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2ย hours, 16ย minutes ago

Virginia Startup Challenges X Corporation's Claim to "Twitter" Trademarks

A Virginia-based startup, Operation Bluebird, has filed a petition to cancel X Corporation's trademarks for the words "Twitter" and "Tweet" with the US Patent and Trademark Office, claiming the brand has been abandoned. If successful, the group plans

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