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China’s AI Race Raises Questions About Fair Play and Theft

April 25, 2026

The U. S. government recently accused China of running large-scale operations to steal AI technology from American companies. Instead of building their own advanced systems, Chinese firms are said to be copying and reusing output from American AI models, a practice known as "model distillation. " Wh

technology

New Plan to Defend Against Missiles from Space

April 25, 2026

The U. S. military is betting over $3 billion on a fresh approach to stop enemy missiles before they reach their targets. Instead of relying only on weapons on the ground, the Space Force now plans to place interceptors in orbit around Earth. Twelve companies got the green light to build and test th

health

How expert advice helps speed up safe drug trials for muscle diseases

April 25, 2026

Back in 2009, a small group of experts started giving free, no-nonsense feedback to anyone trying to turn a muscle-disease idea into a real treatment. Their main job was to stop bad drugs from reaching patients too early, and to make sure good drugs had a fair shot at proving they worked. Over 15 ye

opinion

Why the next moon landing depends on two space startups

April 25, 2026

The Artemis II mission gave the U. S. a morale boost by circling the moon, but the real test is still ahead. NASA isn’t building the landers itself; instead, it’s betting on SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver. That’s a gamble because neither company has put humans on the moon before. SpaceX has expe

lifestyle

New seats for business class travelers on Boeing 787s

April 25, 2026

Airlines are upgrading their business class seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to roll out between 2026 and 2027. These upgrades aim to attract premium passengers by offering more comfort and privacy. Some airlines are going all out with fancy suites, while others are trying bold new seat designs

business

Airport shops keep local names alive but not their original essence

April 25, 2026

Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s

technology

How AI theft puts America's tech edge at risk

April 24, 2026

America's top AI labs are warning that foreign hackers are quietly draining their most advanced work. Instead of breaking into systems with guns blazing, these attackers use a smarter trick: they steal the output of AI systems to rebuild weaker copies. The process, called "industrial distillation, "

entertainment

The Quiet Game That Fits Right In

April 24, 2026

Aviator stands out in an online casino not because it’s flashy, but because it’s calm. Most games scream for attention with bright lights, characters, and stories. Aviator does the opposite. It’s just a fast-moving line and a number that keeps updating. If you’ve ever seen a live stock chart or a sp

technology

The Moon Trip Toilet Trouble

April 24, 2026

Going to the bathroom in space sounds like a basic need, but it turns out even that can cause big headaches. The Artemis II crew recently returned from a trip around the Moon, proving they could handle deep-space travel. Yet their shiny new space toilet, which cost millions to develop, had a tiny fl

opinion

The Business of Baby Factories: How Wealth and Science Mix

April 24, 2026

A Chinese tech boss is skipping traditional succession planning entirely. Instead of trusting boards or mentoring employees, he’s betting on biology. By paying American women to carry designer babies, he aims to produce an heir with pre-selected traits—like ordering custom products from a menu. This