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Experts weigh benefits, pitfalls of Biden’s executive order tackling AI risks

By Arnaav Anand · Friday, Nov. 17 2:03 p.m.

The executive order aims to deal with AI’s potential risks

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House of Representatives elect Republican Mike Johnson as speaker of the House

By Ethan Roberts · Thursday, Oct. 26 12:34 p.m.

Johnson was unanimously approved by Republican representatives.

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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, Oct. 3 9:03 p.m.

This is the first time a speaker has been voted out in history.

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Congress passes stopgap spending bill to avoid government shutdown

By Colin Cunningham · Sunday, Oct. 1 6:32 p.m.

The bill was passed hours before the midnight deadline.

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Biden administration resumes free at-home COVID-19 testing program

By Andrew Miller · Sunday, Sept. 24 4:16 p.m.

American households will be able to order four free tests.

Bloomington activist, 60 others, indicted in connection to ‘Cop City’ protests

By Mia Hilkowitz · Thursday, Sept. 14 2:07 p.m.

Maggie Gates was originally denied bail.

FDA approves first over-the-counter overdose reversal drug

By Ethan Roberts · Sunday, Sept. 3 11:20 a.m.

Newly approved drug raises affordability concerns.

July 2023 expected to be hottest month on record

By Mia Hilkowitz · Sunday, July 30 9:51 p.m.

The average surface air temperature for July 2023 may break the previous record set in August 2016.

UPDATE: Where do the criminal, civil investigations into former president Donald Trump stand?

By Mia Hilkowitz · Wednesday, July 26 7:53 a.m.

Trump is currently facing 78 criminal charges as of Aug. 8.

Biden-Harris Administration announces student debt forgiveness of $39 billion

By Miranda Miller · Thursday, July 20 2:58 p.m.

804,000 federal borrowers will see forgiveness for their student loan debt.

FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.

By Mia Hilkowitz · Sunday, July 16 7:36 p.m.

The drug’s manufacturer expects Opill to be available at in-store and online retailers in early 2024.

FDA fully approves first drug to slow down the effects of Alzheimer’s disease

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, July 12 8:47 p.m.

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi will now be available for Medicare coverage.

Former Bloomington exchange student grapples with fallout from Turkey’s earthquake

By Isabella Vesperini · Sunday, Feb. 26 12:59 p.m.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake inflicted both physical and emotional damage on former students.

IU experts say daylight saving time may increase energy consumption, bring mental health problems

By Isabella Vesperini · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 4:40 p.m.

Some IU students say they feel switching the clock twice a year is inconvenient.

Supreme Court rulings to look out for this term

By Carter DeJong · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 8 a.m.

Rulings on elections, LGBTQ rights, the environment and affirmative action are expected this session.

Early version of Biden student loan relief application is open

By Ruth Cronin · Monday, Oct. 17,2022 5:18 p.m.

Biden plans to cancel $10,000 in debt for those who earn less than $125,000 per year.

IU graduate Philip Dybvig wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

By Emma Uber · Monday, Oct. 17,2022 4:48 p.m.

Dybvig co-authored one of the most cited papers in finance and economics.

Experts call out abortion’s historic background, grim future at reproductive rights panel

By Nadia Scharf · Thursday, Oct. 13,2022 12:59 p.m.

Three experts discussed a post-Roe world Wednesday night.

World Mental Health Day promotes resources and awareness for those facing mental health issues

By Carter DeJong · Monday, Oct. 10,2022 4:37 p.m.

The Student Health Center has resources for those struggling with mental health issues.

How to help those affected in Florida by Category 4 Hurricane Ian

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Sept. 29,2022 1:31 p.m.

The hurricane hit the Florida coast Wednesday morning.

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