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WIRED Science

HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in Grants

Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.”

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WIRED Science

HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in Grants

New York Times Science

Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.

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New York Times Science

Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

New York Times Science

Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19

The organization’s latest guidance is a departure from the prevailing views of several other major medical organizations.

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New York Times Science

Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19

New York Times Science

Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor

In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.

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New York Times Science

Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor

Futurism

If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entire Economy

"Sickening scenarios have now come within reach." The post If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a "Death Spiral" for the Entire Economy appeared first on Futurism.

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If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entire Economy

Futurism

Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein

"We've basically funded an elite global pedophile ring since 2015. I feel sick." The post Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein appeared first on Futurism.

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Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein

Futurism

The Streets Are Saying Bitcoin Is Gonna Fall to $30,000

"I do think Bitcoin is in fact in a bear market." The post The Streets Are Saying Bitcoin Is Gonna Fall to $30,000 appeared first on Futurism.

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The Streets Are Saying Bitcoin Is Gonna Fall to $30,000

WIRED Science

HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury Claims

Experts worry Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health Department will use an internal AI tool to analyze vaccine injury claims in a way that furthers his anti-vaccine agenda.

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HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury Claims

Futurism

NASA Runs Into Trouble Fueling Up Moon Rocket

Next week's launch has officially been cancelled. The post NASA Runs Into Trouble Fueling Up Moon Rocket appeared first on Futurism.

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NASA Runs Into Trouble Fueling Up Moon Rocket

New York Times Science

NASA Eyes March Artemis II Launch After Hydrogen Leaks Delay Moon Mission

The agency did not complete a practice countdown for a flight that would be the first to send people around the moon in more than 50 years.

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NASA Eyes March Artemis II Launch After Hydrogen Leaks Delay Moon Mission

New York Times Science

Jeff Bezos’s Rocket Company Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Focus on the Moon

The New Shepard rocket from Blue Origin, which brought 92 people on trips to the edge of space, will cease flying for at least two years as the company prioritizes NASA contracts.

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Jeff Bezos’s Rocket Company Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Focus on the Moon

Singularity HUB

Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis

Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing. The post Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis

New York Times Science

F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices

The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.

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F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices

New York Times Science

Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices

The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.

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Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices

Futurism

Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart

Who could have ever foreseen this? The post Uh Oh… Nvidia's $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart appeared first on Futurism.

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Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart

Futurism

Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns

"Even in the best case, we throw these guys out electorally, I don't think we're going to go back." The post Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns appeared first on Futurism.

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Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns