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Artificial intelligence is increasingly challenging some lawmakers’ confidence that they have the capacity to regulate the rapidly evolving technology. Members of Congress are turning to outside experts for guidance as the complexity of AI systems outpaces the technical knowledge held by most elected officials. The push to bring AI specialists to Capitol Hill reflects a…
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he alerted the White House to potential “unintended consequences” stemming from President Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia. Trump signed an executive order last week waiving sanctions on Russia that were set to take effect under legislation championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and passed by…
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is pushing deeper into the European market, welcoming a Letter of Intent signed by four major mobile network operator partners to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone are the four operators involved, representing a combined subscriber base of more than 500…
Kelly Clarkson, the Grammy-winning artist and former American Idol champion, has quietly assembled one of the most impressive celebrity real estate portfolios in the country. The Fort Worth, Texas native rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol, launching a career that has generated an estimated net worth of $50 million. A…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp warning to the United States on Sunday, cautioning against any renewed military strikes against Tehran. Araghchi delivered the warning via social platform X, invoking the outcome of previous hostilities to challenge American resolve in the ongoing conflict. “Last time you wanted to ‘finish the job’, Iran emerged…
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares fell to $55.25 after the company pushed its Neutron rocket’s first launch into 2027, a 6.6% decline from recent levels. The stock had dropped as much as 16% earlier in the session, extending what had already become a six-session losing streak for the company. Chief Executive Peter Beck cited voids…
GE Aerospace (GE) is set to report third-quarter 2026 results on October 20, before the market opens, with analysts watching closely. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly earnings stands at $2.02 per share on revenues of $12.7 billion, reflecting solid analyst confidence. Third-quarter earnings estimates have climbed 1% over the past 60 days, with the…
Federal authorities are investigating a wave of letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional offices and election boards across the country. The FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service confirmed they are jointly investigating “multiple letters containing suspicious substances that were mailed to various addresses nationwide, including multiple Congressional offices.” The investigation was…
Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon is standing firm on her demand that Republican opponent Sen. Ashley Moody face criminal prosecution over allegations tied to a Florida charity. Nixon appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” Saturday to address her earlier calls for Moody to be imprisoned over accusations related to the mishandling of taxpayer funds. The…
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) shares have dropped sharply over the past month, raising fresh questions about investor patience with the quantum computing sector. RGTI stock declined 21% over the past month, while D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) fell 27.6% and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) slipped 19% over the same period. The broader software market and the S&P 500…