The Cultural Landscape Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is asking a federal judge to halt President Trump's plans to resurface the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
NEWSAIDozens of anti-immigration protesters who face federal charges for interrupting a Minnesota church service will not face state charges, as prosecutors deemed evidence insufficient. The decision drew criticism from the church's lead pastor.
WorldAIKuwait's main airport was heavily damaged by Iranian drones, killing one person and wounding dozens. The attack, which Iran denies, escalates regional tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and a fragile ceasefire.
NEWSAIIndian quick-commerce startup FirstClub raised $55M in Series B funding, doubling its valuation to $255M. The company focuses on quality and product curation over speed, targeting affluent, health-conscious consumers.
PoliticsAINew European Union regulations are scheduled to take effect in February 2027, impacting the availability of certain products or services.
NEWSAIThe Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a Republican-favored redistricting map, eliminating a district where Black voters elected a Democrat. This follows a previous ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to concerns about increased gerrymandering and limited congressional power to protect minority voters.
TechAICompanies like Microsoft, Atom Computing, and EeroQ are making incremental advancements in quantum computing. Microsoft improved qubit stability with new materials, Atom Computing enhanced error correction with spare atoms, and EeroQ developed a method to interact with electrons for qubit development.
