Lawsuit Aims to Reverse Firings at Internal Oversight Offices Within D.H.S.

An assortment of advocacy groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday aimed at stopping the Department of Homeland Security from permanently shuttering its internal oversight divisions after the Trump administration fired critical staff members, grinding operations to a halt. The lawsuit was filed in New York and brought by Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, along with […]

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AI tool aims to help conserve Japan’s cherry trees

Japan‘s famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations.The “sakura” season is feverishly anticipated by locals and visitors alike, with the profusion of the stunning blossoms marking the start of spring.But many of the trees […]

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Trump order on Smithsonian aims to cut funding for ‘improper ideology’ programs: What it means

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, aimed to reshape the Smithsonian Institution by eliminating programs that promote “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.” This move falls in line with the administration’s efforts to address perceived liberal biases in institutions such as universities and the arts. “Museums in our Nation’s capital should be places […]

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