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Elon Musk’s xAI Sues South Carolina Man Over Misuse of Grok Chatbot

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Europe Faces AI Lag Behind US and China, Experts Urge Strategic Catch-Up

At the Brussels Economic Forum, experts highlighted Europe's challenges in artificial intelligence development and emphasized the need for improved funding, venture capital, and innovation to close the gap with global leaders.

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AI Exploitation by Extremists Raises National Security Concerns in Australia

A report reveals that AI systems can be manipulated to assist extremists in planning attacks, prompting charges against a teenager and calls for stronger regulation.

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Asia Accelerates AI Agent Adoption Amid Rising Cybersecurity Concerns

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Pentagon Seeks New Authority to Withhold Unclassified Records Under FOIA

The Defense Department proposes a legislative change to exempt certain controlled unclassified information from public disclosure, raising concerns about government transparency.

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Says California May Drop Lawsuit Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger if CNN Is Spun Off

FCC Chair Brendan Carr indicated that California could withdraw its joint lawsuit challenging Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery if CNN is separated as an independent media entity.

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The Department of Health and Human Services plans to promote appropriate prescribing of antidepressants, sparking debate over access and clinical guidance.

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Democrats’ Push for Datacenters in Swing States Faces Voter Backlash

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FCC Officials Accepted Expensive Gifts from Paramount Amid Billion-Dollar Merger Approvals

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Netflix Faces Growth Challenges Amid Competition, Explores New Revenue Streams

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Jay Clayton Faces Lawmakers in Confirmation Hearing Amid Election Interference Concerns

The nominee for a top intelligence position appears before lawmakers as Democrats express worries about potential misuse of intelligence agencies in the upcoming midterm elections.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 9:33 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies

Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.

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Death Toll in Bangkok Bar Fire Rises to 32, Dozens Remain Hospitalized

Two more victims have died from injuries sustained in the fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar, as authorities investigate negligence and fire safety violations.

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Iran Launches Strikes on Neighbors Amid US Blockade Reinstatement and Trump Threats

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bank of Japan Board Divided Over Kuroda’s 2016 Negative Interest Rate Decision

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Cambridge Study Reveals Boko Haram’s Use of US and Chinese AI Chatbots for Terror Attacks

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De Beers Halts Production at Venetia Mine Amid Plummeting Diamond Demand

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House Passes Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

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Concerns Over Bank of Japan Independence Drive Up Long-Term Bond Yields

Market worries about potential government influence on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy are causing a rise in yields on long-term Japanese government bonds.

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