FTC Opens Inquiry Into Consumer Risks From Anthropic, OpenAI and Other AI Labs
The FTC has opened an industry-wide inquiry into potential consumer risks from advanced AI systems and plans to seek information from Anthropic, OpenAI, METR and others.
California Enacts New AI Workplace Rules on Firings, Layoffs and Surveillance
California has enacted a package of AI workplace protections requiring human review for discipline and firings, new notice around AI-linked layoffs, and limits on workplace surveillance.
Utah Man Released After DNA Evidence Excludes Him From Key Crime-Scene Samples
Douglas Stewart Carter was released on bail after 41 years in custody as Utah prepares to retry a 1985 murder case altered by DNA results and witness recantations.
New York City Appeals Order to Restart Second-Home Tax Notices
A Staten Island judge voided New York City's first round of second-home tax notices, but the city appealed, automatically pausing the order while litigation continues.
Boeing Wins $20 Billion U.S. Navy F/A-XX Fighter Development Contract
The U.S. Navy selected Boeing for a more than $20 billion F/A-XX development contract, advancing a sixth-generation carrier fighter planned for the 2030s.
7UP Tropical Zero Sugar Recall: Check These Utah Lot Codes
More than 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical are under a Utah recall because some full-sugar soda was packaged in Zero Sugar cans. Check the UPC, lot code and best-by date.
Pentagon Personnel Database Breach Exposed Data of More Than 3 Million
A Defense Manpower Data Center breach exposed Social Security numbers and employment information for 2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased individuals.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 10 Minnesota Residents on Noncitizen Voting Charges
Ten lawful permanent residents face federal charges alleging illegal registration or voting in Minnesota elections from 2022 through the August 2026 primary.
Hegseth Announces Four-Star Drone Command and 20% Cut to Senior Officer Posts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a four-star autonomous-warfare command and a 20% reduction in general and admiral positions.