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DeepSeek is "a profound threat" to national security and privacy, according to the US Congress

A new report into DeepSeek AI revealed data privacy and security issues, the use of tracking tools, the spread of propaganda, and more. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · Apr 24, 2025

US: Donald Trump swearing-in-ceremony; EAM Jaishankar to represent India

The ceremonial event is set to take place on January 20, approximately two weeks after Trump's electoral college win was certified by the US Congress. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 12, 2025

Elon Musk is planning a rude awakening for 94% of federal workers by monitoring their every move

Trump’s co-heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency—Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—are targeting remote work.

Fortune · Dec 6, 2024

How zebra mussels and a Lake Texoma pump station spurred Texas to redraw its border with Oklahoma

The two states agreed to a land swap to ensure that a Dallas-area water district’s pump station lies wholly within Texas. Neither state gained in size from the small change.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2024

Historic Puerto Rico Election Sees Pro-Statehood Candidate Leading

Jenniffer González leads Puerto Rico's gubernatorial race; statehood favored in referendum, signaling potential political shift.

Top News · Nov 6, 2024

Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words

Americans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2024

Thousands of lives will be lost if Kyiv denied permission to use western weapons in Russia, Zelenskyy says – as it happened

Ukraine president expected to reiterate plea to use western weapons deep inside Russia when he meets Joe Biden

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

Scientists slam ‘indefensible’ axing of Nasa’s $450m Viper moon rover

In an open letter to the US Congress, experts say decision will undermine lunar exploration for the next decade

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024

Microsoft wants Congress to pass "a comprehensive deepfake fraud statute" to prevent AI-generated scams and abuse

Microsoft calls on the US Congress to pass a comprehensive deepfake fraud statute to prevent cybercriminals from leveraging AI capabilities to cause harm.

Windows Central · Jul 30, 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress and receives a very mixed reception: expert Q&A

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, travelled to Washington this week for a series of high-level meetings. At the invitation of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, he addressed a joint session of the US Congress.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024