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White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'
The Trump administration has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.
AP News - May 08, 2025 4:28pm EDT
Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures
Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections.
AP News - May 08, 2025 4:17pm EDT
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to have appeal of fraud conviction reheard
The decision leaves Holmes with the Supreme Court as her last chance to undo her conviction. She will have to ask the court to hear the case.
CNBC - May 08, 2025 4:14pm EDT
From apps to gadgets, 'Second Life' considers how tech is changing having a baby
NPR - May 08, 2025 3:13pm EDT
Amazon adds pet prescriptions, expanding online pharmacy offerings
Amazon said it's partnering with Vetsource, an online pet pharmacy, to enable pet prescriptions through Amazon's storefront.
CNBC - May 08, 2025 2:25pm EDT
OpenAI CEO, other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China
ABC News - May 08, 2025 2:23pm EDT
Bill Gates says he will give away most of his fortune by 2045
Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.
BBC News - May 08, 2025 2:22pm EDT
And platforms push back against Digital Fairness Act.
Euractiv - May 08, 2025 1:59pm EDT
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics.
AP News - May 08, 2025 1:54pm EDT
Microsoft effectively raises high-end Surface prices by discontinuing base models
Discontinuation of 256GB models gives older Surface PCs an effective price hike.
Ars Technica - May 08, 2025 12:55pm EDT