UK government scraps £1.3bn for AI and tech innovation
The UK government has set aside £1.3bn of funding that had been earmarked for AI and technological innovation. This includes…
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Southern California regulators impose pollution limits at rail yards
Southern California air regulators have adopted a first-of-its-kind rule to curb smog-forming pollution from freight trains and trucks serving the…
Opinion: The Supreme Court is power hungry. There is a sure way to rein it in
President Biden initiative Establishing term limits for Supreme Court members and an enforceable code of ethics could help restore much-needed…
The Supreme Court's final term was marred by a dark theme
In the three years since conservatives won a supermajority on the Supreme Court, they have overturned at least one major…
California adopts statewide water conservation framework
After years of deliberation, California water officials have adopted landmark rules that will guide future water use and conservation in…
With fires burning again, is California becoming uninsurable?
Thursday marks the beginning of summer, but the first wildfires have already raged outside Los Angeles and the Bay Area.…
Supreme Court upholds FDA approval of abortion pills
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a conservative Christian group's claim that the abortion drug used by more than…
Southern California regulators have not cleaned up the ports. Instead, they held a retreat in the desert.
The next time you contemplate Southern California's notoriously hazy skies and dirty air, remember that smog regulators still aren't using…
U.S. EPA Issues Tough Emissions Standards for Heavy Trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday issued tough new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses, aiming to reduce…
Policymakers trying to catch up with the rise of AI in healthcare
Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are starting to debate how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the AI industry…