Judge Upholds Missouri’s Ban on Transgender Procedures for Children
Regarding ethics of adolescent gender-affirming treatment, it seems the medical profession stands in an ethical minefield, with scant evidence to lead it out.
US Military Suicides Continued to Increase in 2023: Pentagon Report
Suicides increased among U.S. military service members in 2023, continuing a gradual rise seen over the past decade, according to the DoD annual report.
USPS Incurs $9.5 Billion Loss Despite Raising Stamp Prices
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) incurred a significant increase in its losses this fiscal year, as revenues jumped but volumes dipped.
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO’s New York Home, Seizes Electronics
FBI raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's home in obvious political retribution by outgoing administration for correctly calling the 2024 presidential election.
Veterans Reflect on the Boy Inside Them That Died on the Battlefield
From Vietnam to the Gulf War, to the Global War on Terror, maturity comes fast under fire, combat soldiers say.
Washington Governor Activates National Guard to Counter Potential Election Violence
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has activated the National Guard to be on standby to assist law enforcement amid election-related violence concerns.
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Vance Confirms Chinese Hackers Breached His Phone
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) said his phone was hacked by Chinese entities that exploited infrastructure designed to spy on Americans.
Biden Issues Nation’s 1st National Security Memorandum on AI
Biden issued nation’s first national security memorandum on the use of AI, directing the U.S. government to lead in developing “safe, secure, and trustworthy AI".
Appeals Court Stays Order Requiring Group to Hand Over Donor Info to Musk’s X
Federal appeals court stayed order compelling Media Matters, sued by Elon Musk’s X, to hand over donor names and addresses, finding info isn't relevant to case.
Florida Sues Federal Government, Seeking Data on Noncitizen Voters
Florida authorities sued U.S. government, alleging U.S. officials are illegally refusing to cooperate with Florida’s effort to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls.
Raytheon to Pay Over $950 Million in Settlement Over Fraud, Bribery, and Export Violations
Raytheon to pay $950+ million to resolve federal investigations into government contract fraud, as well as violations of anti-corruption and export control laws.
America’s Tax Gap Projected to Hit Nearly $700 Billion: IRS
The tax gap “reflects the difference between projected ‘true’ tax liability and the amount of tax that is actually paid on time,” the IRS said.
