NY AG Letitia James urges Congress for stronger crypto regulation, focusing on stablecoins, to protect investors and national security. She recommends banking regulations and FDIC insurance for stablecoins.

Charter Communications labels the severance of 13 fiber-optic cables in Van Nuys an act of domestic terrorism, affecting over 50,000 people and critical services.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota improved the Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Test to accurately guide farmers on corn nitrogen levels, aiming to optimize yields and reduce excess nitrogen use.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed technologies to create high-performance magnets using fewer critical rare earth elements, licensed to United Rare Earths, potentially reducing strategic vulnerability in tech and defense industries.

Cook County released a major update to its property info platform, CookViewer 3.1, featuring a new mapping engine, UI improvements, and enhanced accessibility, including Spanish language support.

New York Governor Hochul signs legislation to strengthen cybersecurity, requiring municipalities to report cyber incidents within 72 hours and ransom payments within 24 hours.

Recent data suggests that dark energy, which drives the universe's expansion, might evolve over time, challenging the idea of it being constant and requiring a reassessment of cosmological theories.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated that AI performs up to 50% of the company's work, as Salesforce aims for efficiency through AI and cuts jobs in line with the broader tech industry trend.

Sacramento distributes 200 technology kits to promote digital access for underserved communities, including local organizations and tech-focused college students.

Neuro.io plans to invest $100 million in creating a BrainHUB innovation campus in Louisiana's Bayou Region, promising to create over 1,100 jobs in AI and healthcare.

Meta successfully defended against a copyright infringement lawsuit, as a judge ruled authors didn't prove Meta's AI training undercut their book market.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $40 million investment for the Empire AI Beta supercomputer, boosting AI research and capabilities in the state.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a lighter, polymer-based battery component for EVs that promises lower costs, fast charging capabilities, and improved safety.