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Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says

The Defense Department will no longer appoint civilians as tenured college faculty at the United States' military service academies, according to a memo signed Tuesday by Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent

A woman's account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex.

Women reporters caught on hot mic rating Sacramento Kings players' looks

Women reporters covering the Sacramento Kings' media day were caught on a hot mic Monday trading opinions on the looks and personalities of guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine.

Casino Mogul and Former Trump Secretary Join Forces to Take on NYC's Pied-a-Terre Tax

New York City's tax on luxury second homes has its latest moneyed opposition: casino mogul Steve Wynn and former Trump administration secretary Wilbur Ross.

Appeals court won't block sanctions against Trump's lawyers over weaponization fund

A federal appeals court declined to block sanctions against President Trump's lawyers who struck the deal that created the now-defunct anti-weaponization fund, saying Tuesday that the lower court appears had reason to find "collusion and bad faith."

Democrats line up against 'toothless' bill to prevent electricity cost increases from data centers

Senate Democrats are poised to block a House-passed bill asking local utility regulators to consider forcing data centers to pay for any electricity cost increases they incur.

Altman unveils 'always-on' AI agent after OpenAI shelves another model over security concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman introduced a "remarkably capable, always-on" artificial intelligence agent at an appearance Tuesday, a day after the company halted the rollout of a more advanced model over security concerns.

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on "American Idol" was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.

Is 'self-regulation' enough for AI? Trump says yes as lawmakers demand rules

President Trump said he agreed with more than two dozen of the nation's top AI leaders Tuesday to rely on "tremendous self-regulation" for the industry, turning aside calls for tough rules on the burgeoning technology.

Former Auburn staffer faces felony charges for allegedly stealing and sharing trade secrets

A former Auburn staffer has been arrested on charges of stealing trade secrets from the football program and sending them to competitors, according to court records.

New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.

Lady A's Charles Kelley reveals multiple myeloma diagnosis, says he will keep working

Charles Kelley, co-lead vocalist of the country trio Lady A, said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, and intends to keep performing through treatment.