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AI wins big at Super Bowl

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI dominates Super Bowl commercials While the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks battled it out on the field at Sunday's Super Bowl, another player was dominating the airwaves during commercials — AI. © Adam Hunger/AP

Pentagon holds off on naming and shaming defense contractors

The Pentagon held off on naming “underperforming” defense contractors for now as it continues to review their performance to ensure the businesses are prioritizing the supply of weapons systems to U.S. warfighters. The Defense Department (DOD) completed its initial review of

Nadler endorses former aide as successor in Congress

Retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) backed his former aide, New York State Assemblyman Micah Lasher (D), in the race to succeed him in the Empire State’s 12th congressional district. In a video Nadler shared on social platform X on Monday, he said Lasher “by every measure,

Gallego to headline Montana Democrats event

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is set to headline a Democratic Party event in Montana next month amid growing 2028 chatter. Gallego will deliver the keynote address at the Montana Democrats’ annual Mansfield Metcalf Dinner on Mar. 7, the party announced on Monday. Gallego, who

5 Super Bowl ads that packed a political punch

While Bad Bunny largely avoided controversy in his Super Bowl halftime show, some of the game's high-priced advertisements packed an overtly political punch. Interest groups often turn to the Super Bowl for the biggest opportunity all year to deliver their political message to

Ford worker who heckled Trump not disciplined: UAW

The Ford worker who heckled President Trump during his visit to a plant in Michigan last month has not been disciplined, according to his union, United Auto Workers (UAW). TJ Sabula reportedly called Trump a "pedophile protector" during the president's tour of Ford’s River

Discord requiring face scan or ID for full access

Discord, a social platform popular in the gaming community, announced Monday it is rolling out new age assurance technology that will require users to submit a video selfie or another form of identification to fully access the platform’s features. Starting in early March, the

Bad Bunny performance splits political world

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was met with mixed reactions, with some celebrating the performance's message of inclusivity and Latin culture, while others criticized it for its political overtones and language barrier.

Rubio denounces 'unjust' Jimmy Lai sentence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday denounced a Hong Kong court's verdict against Jimmy Lai as unjust, calling the 20-year prison sentence handed out under a China-imposed national security law a "tragic conclusion." “The Hong Kong High Court’s decision to sentence Jimmy

Operation Metro Surge is eroding global trust in the US

The United States is struggling to maintain order within its own borders, as evidenced by the recent partial shutdown of the federal government and the tragic deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal officers, while simultaneously presenting itself as a global

March for Life Attendees Are Getting Measles

Anti-abortion demonstrators at the March for Life may have helped spread a potentially fatal disease. The march and concert, held on January 23 in Washington, D.C., draw thousands to the National Mall each year. This time, though, the D.C. Department of Health says that

Hegseth records message for Turning Point USA halftime show

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday praised Turning Point USA for an alternative Super Bowl halftime show meant to compete with the official performance by Bad Bunny. “From the War Department, we salute Turning Point USA and every American who still believes freedom is