A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump’s plan to remove American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters from certain White House briefings. The National Association of the Deaf had sued, arguing that excluding deaf Americans from these events would violate disability laws and deny them access to important information. Judge Amir H. Ali ruled that a … Read more
The Trump administration will reduce flight traffic by 10% in 40 high-traffic markets across the US to ease pressure on air traffic controllers, who are missing paychecks due to a government shutdown that’s entering its second month. This move could affect cargo operations and commercial travelers, particularly during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Air traffic … Read more
New York City’s wealthy elite have tried everything to stop democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor, including using insults and scare tactics. They had labeled his rise as the start of “hot commie summer.” However, despite their efforts, Mamdani remains a strong contender, with Bill Ackman’s attacks only fueling his popularity. The billionaire … Read more
President Trump declared the shutdown hurt his party on Tuesday. It boosted Democrats’ resolve to continue their fight against government closure. Senate Democrats dug deeper into their demand that President Trump negotiate with them over health care subsidies for reopening the government. A recent election victory gave a jolt of energy to Democratic efforts, making … Read more
A federal judge has ordered the White House to start providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at press briefings when President Trump or Karoline Leavitt speak. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and two deaf men filed a lawsuit against the White House, claiming it violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by excluding … Read more
Tenable Research has discovered seven critical vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform, putting hundreds of millions of users at risk. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to exfiltrate private user data without user interaction. The researchers found that the platform’s architecture creates liability vectors when features intended for convenience become a means for malicious activities. The vulnerabilities are … Read more
The federal government shutdown is deepening uncertainty over food aid programs, with plans by the Trump administration to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) being halted by federal judges. Despite delays, millions of Americans will still face difficulties in accessing groceries due to the program’s limitations. Many people are feeling desperate and … Read more
A United Parcel Service cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday. An engine part detached from the left wing shortly after takeoff and fell on the airfield. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and has found the flight-data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, also known as “black boxes.” These devices will be sent … Read more
New York City’s mayoral winner, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, is set to face a major test as he prepares to lead the city. His main obstacle will be dealing with President Donald Trump, who has a difficult job of his own. Despite winning more than half of the votes in the election, Mamdani must now navigate … Read more
Artificial intelligence safety mechanisms are proving weak, allowing non-expert users to bypass safeguards in leading models like Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Research shows that simple role-playing scenarios or iterative questioning can elicit harmful responses from these AIs. A study found that users don’t need advanced hacking skills; they exploit the models’ tendency to prioritize … Read more