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The Senate approves a bill to provide compensation for US citizens affected by government-induced radiation exposure.

The Senate approved a bill on Thursday to provide compensation for American citizens previously exposed to government radiation, renewing a law first enacted over 30 years ago. The bill by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., would expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include more people who believe that exposure caused

The House is making swift progress on a bill that would potentially ban TikTok in the United States.

A proposed legislation in the House has gained momentum, which may result in the popular video-sharing app TikTok becoming inaccessible in the US. This move comes after lawmakers raised concerns about the app’s potential to monitor and influence American users. The proposal received backing from House Speaker Mike Johnson and may soon be brought to

Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies

Democratic legislators in Frankfort, Kentucky left a committee meeting on Thursday amidst discussions on a bill proposed by the GOP that would increase access to prenatal and neonatal services for expectant mothers carrying nonviable fetuses, which are predicted to pass away before or shortly after being born. This bill has been presented in a state

One town in Connecticut has experienced small earthquakes and ‘Moodus Noises’ in the past.

On Wednesday morning, while lying in bed and looking at her phone, Donna Lindstrom heard a loud noise that shook her historic 19th-century home in the town of East Hampton, Connecticut. The 66-year-old retired delivery driver and many other locals in the town took to social media to discuss the recent resurfacing of mysterious explosive

The Department of Justice increases attention on enforcing laws related to artificial intelligence and cautions of stricter punishments.

The US Department of Justice is increasing their attention on artificial intelligence, stating on Thursday that individuals and companies who intentionally misuse the technology for crimes such as price fixing, fraud, or market manipulation will face steeper penalties. The Justice Department will consider a company’s handling of AI risks whenever evaluating its compliance program, according

According to a survey, a growing number of Black women consider abortion to be their main concern in the 2024 election.

A new survey from the health policy research firm KFF shows that over 25% of African American women voters consider abortion as their main concern in the upcoming presidential election. The results indicate a significant change from past elections, where white, conservative evangelicals tended to consider abortion as their top priority when voting. These voters

Changes are being implemented by Apple in the App Store in Europe in response to new regulations. Is it possible that this could lead to an increase in hacking on iPhones?

Apple is creating vulnerabilities in the iPhone’s digital security as a response to increased regulations in Europe, in an effort to offer consumers more flexibility. However, this also opens up the potential for hackers to access personal and financial data stored on the device. On Thursday, the update will be implemented exclusively in the European

access European authorities are seeking to interview Apple following its decision to restrict access to the Epic Games app store.

EU regulators are seeking to interrogate Apple regarding allegations that the company prevented Epic Games from establishing its own app store, potentially violating new digital regulations implemented in the 27 EU member states on Thursday. The ongoing conflict between the two companies has reached a new level. For several years, Epic, the developer of the

The implementation of the Digital Markets Act in Europe will require major technology companies to make fundamental changes. Here is an overview of what those changes may entail.

European users will now have the option to choose their default browser and search engine on their phones and computers, as well as determine which apps to download and how their personal data is used online. The Digital Markets Act, a collection of European Union rules, mandates changes that must be implemented by six large

The governor of Alabama has officially approved a new law that shields IVF providers from legal responsibility.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Facing pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted in the state, Alabama’s governor swiftly signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding doctors from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, passed the bill following approval during a late night