Future war scenarios envision swarms of American unmanned aircraft providing an advance attack on enemy defenses to give the U.S. the ability to penetrate airspace without high risk to pilot lives.
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Google, Justice Department argue whether search engine is a monopoly
The biggest antitrust trial in more than two decades has revolved around how much Google derives its strength from contracts with companies like Apple to make Google the default search engine preloaded on cellphones and computers.
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Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to keep its benchmark rate at a two-decade high should have ripple effects across the economy.
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Graduate workers’ union bemoans pace of negotiations with UMaine System
Six months into bargaining, administrators and the union have reached tentative agreements on just two of 22 contract issues.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s comments about unions violated federal law, NLRB judge rules
An Amazon spokesperson said the company strongly disagrees that ‘any part of these comments’ were inappropriate.
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Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
Meanwhile, authorities say they have recovered the body of a fifth person who was missing after the March 26 collapse.
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Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations
A haunting new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.
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Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok after new licensing agreement struck
The artists include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish.
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Global film and TV production down 7% this year following Hollywood strikes, report says
Production has not rebounded as quickly or strongly as many had hoped.
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Windham Weaponry reopens with gun orders strong, co-owner says
A year after its founder’s death, the manufacturer of AR-15-style rifles has relaunched and its new owners are looking forward to rising sales.