Lawsuit Challenges NIH Practice of Screening Grant Applications for Banned Terms
Researchers sue NIH, alleging First Amendment violations after searches of grant applications for specific terms; case could reshape federal research funding reviews.
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Lawsuit Exposes High Denials, Delays in Medicare’s AI Claims Pilot
A lawsuit says a Medicare AI pilot produced high denial rates and delays, and vendors warned the system was not ready.
Court halts DHS four-year limit on visas for graduate students and postdocs
A federal judge has enjoined a DHS plan to cap visas for graduate students and postdocs at four years, pausing the rule while legal challenges continue.
How to Protect an Adult Child with a Genetic Condition When They Are Your Sole Beneficiary
Steps to safeguard benefits and structure a $1.3M estate for an adult child with a serious genetic condition.
Icelanders head to the polls on EU membership as a tight count unfolds
Icelanders voted on EU accession; final count is expected to be extremely close, with ballots tallied through the night.
Instagram Chief Testifies as States Sue Meta Over Youth Safety
Adam Mosseri testified in federal court as four states pursue claims that Meta’s platforms harmed children.
Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination
A group of Palestinian students and staff filed a lawsuit in New York accusing Columbia University of failing to protect them from harassment and subjecting them to unfair disciplinary hearings since late 2023.
U.S. Judges Reject Cases Upholding TPS for Myanmar and South Sudan, DHS Confirms Halt
Two U.S. district judges rejected legal challenges to Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Myanmar and South Sudan. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed TPS designations for both countries were halted effective Aug. 7, placing beneficiaries at risk of losing protections and work authorization.
Trump’s pick for US attorney-general clears key Senate hurdle
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Todd Blanche overcame a key hurdle to securing the post of US attorney-general on Tuesday after his nomination narrowly passed a critical congressional panel. The Senate judiciary committee voted 12-10 to advance Blanche’s…
'You can smell the wires': Why Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is facing AI accusations
In a season devoid of hits, it’s been christened by some as the song of the summer. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Fenix Flexin’s ‘Rubberz’ combines looping synth beats that recall, somehow, both the neon-lit Miami strip of the 1980s and a Men At Work track with lyrics that swing from bragging about “pocket’s getting thicker” to unrequited…
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