Federal workers sue Elon Musk and DOGE to cut off data access
Federal workers are suing DOGE and its creator, Elon Musk to cut off the new agency’s access to their personal data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…Gazan family allowed to enter UK through Ukraine refugee scheme
A British court ruled that a Palestinian family of six can join their UK-based brother through a program designed for Ukrainian refugees, sparking debate over immigration policy and human rights law…
AI is impersonating human therapists. Can it be stopped?
Over the past few years, AI systems have been misrepresenting themselves as human therapists, nurses, and more — and so far, the companies behind these systems haven’t faced any serious consequences. A bill being introduced Monday in California aims to put a stop to that. The legislation would ban companies from developing and deploying an AI…
US aid freeze sets back fight against human trafficking in Cambodia
President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign assistance has dealt a blow organizations fighting human trafficking and forced labor in Cambodia, where tens of thousands of people are held captive and forced to work in call centers running telephone scams…
Egypt to propose Gaza reconstruction plan ensuring Palestinians stay on land
Egypt intends to present a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, aimed at guaranteeing the Palestinian people remain on their land and in accordance with their legitimate legal rights. In a statement released on Tuesday, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said it looks “forward to cooperating with the US administration…
China’s UBTECH Unveils Groundbreaking Humanoid Robots at LEAP 2025
At the premier technology exhibition LEAP 2025, UBTECH, a leading Chinese robotics company, introduced remarkable advancements in humanoid robotics. The company showcased its latest offerings, including the innovative Una humanoid robot and the interactive Panda Robot Youyou. These robots aim to revolutionize various sectors such as industry…
White House fires USAID inspector general after funding oversight warning, officials say
WASHINGTON — The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday, several U.S. officials said. The dismissal comes a day after his office warned that the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID had made it all but impossible to monitor $8.2 billion in unspent humanitarian funds. …
At least $53 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, UN estimates
More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the “humanitarian catastrophe” that has gripped the war-ravaged territory, including $20 billion in the first three years alone, the United Nations said Tuesday.The global body said in a report that a “political and security framework” must also be put in place so that…
Bobcats benefit both human and ecological health, but their growing populations are often misunderstood
The bobcat population has rebounded over the past 125 years, making it North America’s most common wildcat: as of 2011, there were an estimated 3.5 million bobcats in the United States alone, a significant increase from the late 1990s. These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat…