Politics & Power
Senate committee advances sweeping data privacy legislation in rare bipartisan vote
The bill would impose the first federal restrictions on commercial data brokers, requiring explicit consent for data collection and giving individuals the right to deletion.
Climate & Earth
Arctic ice loss accelerates past worst-case IPCC projections for third consecutive year
New satellite data shows summer ice extent dropped to a record low, prompting emergency session of polar research council.
Technology
FTC opens inquiry into AI company's data licensing practices
Economy
Regional bank failures prompt Fed review of deposit insurance thresholds
Culture