Technology
Washington, District of Columbia
The ‘era of super intelligence’: What Trump’s order changes
Trump’s order directs federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” for AI, while leaving the existing statutory definition unchanged.
Story Type: <span>Explainer</span>
Technology
Washington, District of Columbia
What Trump’s new AI task force will do, and who will lead it
Trump named DNI Jay Clayton to lead a 120-day task force reviewing AI risks, federal incident response and policy options.
Crime and Justice
Portland, Oregon
What the charges mean in Portland’s school chemical incident
A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic student faces 19 charges after a Sept. 8 chemical incident at the Portland school, police say.
Technology
Washington, District of Columbia
What Musk’s planned SpaceXSI rebrand means after Trump’s terminology order
Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will become SpaceXSI, adopting terminology promoted by Trump’s federal order. Company branding had not changed as of Oct. 4.
Crime and Justice
New York, New York
Cornell sexual assault case: A timeline of the allegations and reopened investigation
Tompkins County DA Matthew Van Houten plans to present allegations against seven men to an Ithaca grand jury after reopening the investigation.
Crime and Justice
Washington, District of Columbia
Why the Supreme Court cleared the way for Christa Pike’s execution after a last-minute stay
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a Sixth Circuit stay on Sept. 30, allowing Tennessee to proceed with Christa Pike’s planned execution in Nashville.
Health
Who should get COVID, flu and RSV shots for the 2026–27 season?
CDC guidance recommends COVID-19 vaccination for adults 18 and older, flu shots for everyone 6 months and older, and RSV shots for some adults.
Science
What Starship’s first orbital flight proved — and what it did not
SpaceX’s Sept. 28 test reached orbit and released 26 Starlink satellites, but an early engine shutdown ended the flight before its full plan.
Technology
What Anthropic’s IPO prospectus says about its AI ambitions and costs
Anthropic’s prospectus reports $4.6 billion in 2025 revenue, $7.33 billion in compute costs and an operating loss exceeding $8 billion.
Health
How older adults can reduce fall risks at home as millions seek emergency care
Federal health agencies outline home safety, medication, and balance steps to reduce fall risks as millions of older adults seek emergency care.