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Asia Deploys AI to Cut Bureaucratic Backlogs, Risks Job Losses
Governments across Asia are using artificial intelligence to speed up welfare distribution and clear court backlogs, but UN economists warn of job displacement and widening inequality.
Kennedy Center Delays Trump Honor as Judge Weighs Law
The Justice Department told a federal judge the Kennedy Center will not add President Trump's name to the building until at least Oct. 8, after a contentious hearing on whether the move violates a 1983 memorial law
Wyoming Governor Seeks Probe Into DOJ Election Monitors
Gov. Mark Gordon requested an investigation after state officials said federal observers exceeded their authority during primary elections.
Last August Social Security Payments Due Aug. 26 as 2032 Fund Depletion Approaches
The final August payment round arrives Wednesday; trustees warn the retirement fund will deplete by 2032 without congressional action.
U.S. Ambassador to Italy Runs Diplomacy From $450 Million Superyacht
Tilman Fertitta, confirmed in April 2025, conducts official duties from his 384-foot vessel, drawing scrutiny over diplomatic norms.
Democratic AGs Plotted Trump Lawsuits Months Before His Reelection
A confidential agreement signed by nearly two dozen Democratic state attorneys general in April 2024 outlined plans to sue the Trump administration well before his reelection.
Duffy Moves to Mandate English for Truckers, Citing Road Safety
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing a rule to require English proficiency for commercial drivers, ending testing in up to 20 languages.
Syria's New Parliament Seats Women From Diverse Backgrounds
The first People's Assembly since Bashar Assad's fall includes an actress, a Christian engineer, a Kurdish leader and the widow of an Islamist commander.
Trump Administration's Legal Immigration Backlog Hits 7.5 Million
A work slowdown and the cancellation of alternative legal pathways have stalled 7.5 million applications, leaving millions at greater risk of deportation.
Armenian Church Leader, Six Bishops Face Trial as State Confrontation Deepens
Catholicos Karekin II and six senior clergy are scheduled to appear in court Aug. 7, deepening a rift between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government.
California Advances Reparations Bills, but Advocates Say They Fall Short
A 2023 task force report on California's role in slavery and discrimination against Black residents has driven a wave of legislation — including a formal state apology.
Cuba's National Grid Collapses Again, Leaving 10 Million Without Power
State utility UNE announced a total system disconnection late Sunday, blacking out the entire island with no timeline for restoration.
Senate Moves to Avert Shutdown With Stopgap Bill Through Dec. 11
Bipartisan continuing resolution would keep federal agencies funded past Oct. 1, pushing harder budget fights until after a five-week recess
Federal Indictments Expose Romance Scam Rings That Stole $215 Million From Americans
International fraud networks used AI and fake dating profiles to fleece more than 1,000 victims and siphon taxpayer funds from a federal wildlife agency.