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White House convened telecom leaders as details of Chinese espionage hack unfold

Many of the breached systems were not properly equipped with tools that recorded network activity, making it harder to quickly trace the origins of the hack, a person familiar said.

How much did AI really impact the election?

AI tools can produce realistic deepfakes and synthetic audio that influence public opinion.

Agencies credit telework with recruiting, retention gains, GAO finds

A watchdog report examining telework use at four agencies found best practices still need implementation, but the presence, or absence, of telework as an option has affected their ability to attract talent.

The 2024 Impact Awards

Meet the Pennsylvanians transforming their communities and the commonwealth for the greater good.

With Musk’s new role, SpaceX gets extra attention

But many of the changes he may want have been underway before a Trump administration.

Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat

Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.

WT 360: All about V2X’s new chapter of optimization

Jeremy Wensinger, V2X’s chief executive since June, goes over how the company is looking past the heavy-lifting of integration after the 2022 merger that created it and focusing on taking the broader portfolio to market.

Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle

He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.

Russian submarine tech could help China outpace US: INDOPACOM

Moscow could also give sub and missile know-how to North Korea, Adm. Paparo said.

Here are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature

There are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year.

In Fiji, defense diplomacy and rain-soaked rugby

SecDef Austin advanced two agreements and faced a question about Trump and climate change.

New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers

The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.

Education launches 2025-26 FAFSA following weeks of testing

The public release of the online form follows a delayed and glitchy version released last year.

Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales

Lawmakers propose electronic tracking system for federal grant applications

The legislation from Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., would also explore the use of artificial intelligence “to rapidly identify” duplicative or fraudulent grant applications.