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Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team

Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team

NEW YORK (AP) — Shortly after becoming Wired's global editorial director in 2023, Katie Drummond acted on an early-morning idea.
US energy secretary touts nuclear power as tech sector's thirst for electricity grows

US energy secretary touts nuclear power as tech sector's thirst for electricity grows

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S.
Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific

Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual. Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are all churning as the region is in the peak of a season that starts in November and ends in April.
Connecticut lawmakers back prohibition on state agencies and local governments using foreign drones

Connecticut lawmakers back prohibition on state agencies and local governments using foreign drones

HARTFORD, Conn.

Fired cybersecurity chief for Veterans Affairs site warns that health and financial data is at risk

BOSTON (AP) — Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity who was recently fired
Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

NEW YORK (AP) — Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what's known as a planetary parade , though some will be difficult to spot with the naked eye.
Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency , saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services
A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers

A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers

Tens of thousands of planes take off, land and perform touch-and-goes at the Marana Regional Airport in southern Arizona every year. Without an air traffic control tower, it's a calculated dance that requires communication by pilots.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid .
Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under Trump

Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under Trump

The price of bitcoin fell below $90,000 and other cryptocurrencies saw large drops Tuesday morning, erasing some of the gains digital assets have made since President Donald Trump took office on a pro-crypto agenda.
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