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House Passes Bill to Raise Pay for Combat-Injured Retirees
The House passed a bill that would restore full military retired pay for some combat-injured veterans while changing future VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus. The Senate has yet to act.
Amnesty Faults South Sudan and UN Over Abiemnom Massacre
Amnesty International called for investigations into a March attack that killed at least 213 people in Abiemnom. U.N. peacekeepers say they sought government reinforcements and sheltered about 2,500 people.
CoreWeave Shares Jump 25 Percent as AI Cloud Stocks Rally
CoreWeave’s shares surged Wednesday after revenue nearly tripled. The results lifted other AI infrastructure stocks, even as the cloud provider’s interest expense widened its quarterly net loss.
Oklahoma Senator Withdraws Support for Trump’s District Court Pick
Sen. Alan Armstrong’s reversal has delayed Zachary Paul West’s nomination to an Oklahoma federal court. The Senate Judiciary Committee lists West for another meeting, but a vote is not assured.
IBM Plans a 1,040-Qubit Quantum System Using Two Chips
IBM plans to link two Nighthawk r3 processors in 2027 to build a system with 1,040 programmable qubits. The design would use fewer, larger chips than its previous roadmap proposed.
New Lawsuit Escalates Fight Over Foreign Funding at U.S. Colleges
A new federal lawsuit seeks delayed foreign-funding records from the Education Department, sharpening a national dispute over college transparency, donor privacy and the limits of agency authority.
House Passes Bill to Expand Investment Options in 403(b) Plans
The House voted 295 to 128 to let eligible 403(b) retirement plans use collective investment trusts. The proposal could widen investment menus for teachers and nonprofit workers if the Senate agrees.
Russia Says It Would Take a Call From Britain’s Military
Moscow said it would speak with British defense officials if London calls. Britain wants direct military contact to reduce the risk of miscalculation, but neither side has announced a formal channel.
United Airlines Blocks Unauthorized AI Assistants From Booking Flights
United Airlines says unauthorized AI assistants may not book or manage tickets for travelers. The carrier cited privacy, unintended purchases and check-in risks, while leaving fare comparison available.
Ron Howard’s Richard Avedon Documentary Begins Streaming on Netflix
Ron Howard’s Avedon is now streaming on Netflix after a Cannes screening. The documentary uses private photographs, footage and interviews to trace Richard Avedon’s work in fashion and portraiture.
