Policy & Law

US Health Panel Loosens Restrictions for Controversial Peptides Popular Online

The shift in federal guidance affects access to compounds like BPC-157 and TB-500, which have gained attention through social media despite limited human clinical data.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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FBI Director Patel Returns Papua Cultural Artifacts to Indonesian President Subianto

Handed over at Jakarta residence during bilateral meeting; collection includes stone axe heads and ceremonial objects from Dani, Asmat and Sentani tribes.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Lawmakers Push for AI 'Kill Switch' Legislation Following OpenAI Incident

Bipartisan group of senators introduces emergency bill requiring artificial intelligence companies to build in manual override capabilities as concerns over autonomous systems grow.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Nevada GOP Nominee Carrie Buck Sets Sights on Ousting 8-Term Democrat Dina Titus in Congressional Race

The Republican educator and former principal who flipped a blue district in 2020 is now targeting Nevada's urban Las Vegas-based 1st congressional district against an incumbent with deep ties to organized labor and the tourism industry.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 5 min read
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Sen. Mark Kelly Says US Government Should Be More Proactive About AI Scams

The Arizona Democrat said on Meet the Press that federal agencies need stronger tools to combat artificial intelligence-enabled fraud targeting Americans.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Man Who Killed Minnesota Lawmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison After Pleading Guilty

Vance Boelter received two life sentences plus 40 years for the murders of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; family members described lasting trauma at Thursday's hearing.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Madison Police Shoot, Kill Homeless Man With Knife, Prompting Protests

Corey Ruiz was shot Wednesday after police say he resisted arrest and injured an officer; none of the four officers wore body cameras.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Education Department Rescinds Disparate Impact Rule, a Key Tool Used to Assess School Discrimination

The move marks a significant shift in how the federal government evaluates discrimination claims against schools and universities.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Tuberville Says NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Do Something Stupid Enough to Send Him to Gitmo

The Alabama Republican senator's comments mark an escalation in GOP criticism of the New York City mayor over his immigration and sanctuary city policies.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Federal Officials Investigate Cyclospora Outbreak Affecting 72 People as FDA Seeks Source

The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses, marking a second concurrent foodborne investigation this month.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read