Judge rules DOGE’s cuts to humanities grants were unconstitutional
The decision comes after more than a year of litigation over the grant cuts, which revealed new information about DOGE’s inner workings and influence over key decisions.
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Publishers sue Meta, claiming it violated copyrights in training AI with their books
The case is the latest brought by publishers, authors, artists, photographers and news outlets aimed at forcing tech companies to compensate them for using their works to train their AI models.
As Saudis pull funding, LIV Golf seeks investors to continue
LIV Golf is scheduled to play a tournament Aug. 21-23 in Westfield at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Healthy workers are ditching company insurance to save $1,000 a month
As sharply rising health care premiums eat into workers’ pay, young, healthy professionals are rejecting employer-sponsored insurance.
Supreme Court considers blocking lawsuits alleging weed killer causes cancer
Billions of dollars are at stake, as well as the future of a chemical the nation’s largest farm group says is so important that ending its use would threaten America’s food supply.
White House pushes imminent easing of controls on marijuana
White House officials said Wednesday that the administration was working to “expeditiously” implement Trump’s December executive order to increase medical marijuana research.
Trump’s Federal Reserve pick grilled by Senate panel, with confirmation still in limbo
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Fed, pledged independence from the White House, even as Trump said he would be disappointed if his pick doesn’t immediately cut rates.
What is ‘Ozempic personality’ and why does it make life feel ‘meh’?
The new class of GLP-1 drugs are generally considered safe. Their metabolic effects have been scrutinized in studies, but their psychological impact is far less understood.
Tax refunds shoot up as Americans take advantage of new deductions
The bigger refund checks reflect the major tax cut passed by Congress in July, which reduced many households’ tax bills.
Hottest college major is cooling off. What happened?
There are signs that the 15-year boom in computer science education may be ending or at least morphing.
More Americans are millionaires, but they don’t feel rich
For American millionaires, the truth of the achievement is less about cash and more about amassing assets that bump up their overall net worth.
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein drawing
U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles found that the president — who sued in his personal capacity — had not met the burden of showing that the newspaper acted with actual malice, a legal standard established in the landmark New York Times v. Sullivan case in 1964.
March jobs report blows past expectations
The report showed signs that employers had begun to regain confidence in stable business conditions following the volatile policy swings of the first year of the second Trump administration.
Employees could use 401(k)s to invest in crypto, private equity under Trump plan
The plan is a victory for Wall Street, which has lobbied for wider access to such products.
Billionaires following Musk’s lead to make human labor obsolete
At least three different firms have made new forays into advanced robotics this month — including Amazon and Nvidia.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube reshape legal protections for Big Tech
There are thousands more cases waiting to be heard, with young internet users, parents, school districts and state attorneys general all seeking compensation and changes to how social media services operate.
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays
Trump called on congressional Democrats to agree to a funding deal that would include pay for TSA agents, but Democrats want the GOP to agree to new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
FCC green lights merger of TV station rivals; local station will be divested
As part of the merger, Nexstar is expected to divest six TV stations, including one in Indianapolis.
Are boomers the real iPad babies?
Research shows social media use is growing among people 65 and older — and some of their children and grandchildren are worried they’re slipping quietly into screen addiction.
Those seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face uphill battle
Scores of claims arising from the crackdown on illegal immigration are winding through a bureaucratic process mandated under the Federal Tort Claims Act.