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Congress Narrowed the GUARD Act, But Serious Problems Remain

Following criticism, lawmakers have narrowed the GUARD Act , a bill aimed at restricting minors’ access to certain AI systems. The earlier version could have applied broadly to nearly every AI-powered chatbot or search tool. The amended bill focuses more narrowly on so-called

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US sending plane for Americans on hantavirus cruise ship

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sending plane for Americans on hantavirus cruise ship The U.S. will send a charter flight to bring home the remaining 17 Americans who are onboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise

Livestream Rolling Loud Orlando 2026

Rolling Loud's flagship Florida festival has relocated from Miami to Orlando. All this weekend, some of the biggest names in hip-hop today will be taking the stage at Camping World Stadium, future home turf of Antoine Griezmann. The post Livestream Rolling Loud Orlando 2026

White House scrambles to tame AI fears

Presented by ACT The App Association {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story White House scrambles to tame AI fears The White House is trying to find its footing on AI policy, as the development of new, more powerful models forces the Trump administration

Hilary Pecis Paints Saturated Snapshots of West Coast Life

In Love Letters, Hilary Pecis captures the mundane moments and under-appreciated views of daily life. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Hilary Pecis

New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science

Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stored fat when the body needs energy, turns out to have a second job deep inside the