Technologists say the hazy definition of “artificial intelligence” leaves a wide opening for companies to over-promise or over-market the capabilities of their products – or even render “AI” more of…
Gov. Andy Beshear signs an executive order banning conversion therapy on young Kentuckians, Sept. 18, 2024. (Governor’s office) In the modern political climate, culture war battles are a dime a…
(Photo: Caspar Benson/Getty Images) This story first appeared in Bolts, and is reprinted with permission. “One doctor said I got two-to-four years left to live,” drawled 64-year-old James Davis in…
After years of studies and planning, New York finally appears poised to move ahead with its biggest effort to fund the state’s green transition. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to…
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 19: Dr. Raven Baxter, seen here at a Hollywood, California event in 2022, shared her story of being blocked from buying a Virginia Beach condo…
File cabinets. (Getty Images) One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While…
Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (left), and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. (Parker Michels-Boyce and Mechelle Hankerson for the Virginia Mercury) Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears remains locked in a close…
(Photo by Angela Breck for Maryland Matters) After failing to gain traction in previous years, legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is back in the spotlight, and…
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Youngkin: Resources remain ‘fully available’ in case of upcoming storm.”—VPM News • “Henrico Doctors’ Hospital delayed reporting suspected abuse of 4 premature babies…
With only about 50,000 commercial and residential natural gas customers in Maine, there is a looming question about how much it will continue to contribute to the state’s energy mix.…