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Recent incidents highlight ongoing issues in US higher education, including safety lapses, declining international student enrollment, and policy shifts affecting domestic and international students. These developments reflect broader political and economic tensions impacting the future of American colleges.
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A new interactive map from Climate TRACE reveals that fossil fuel facilities and wildfires are releasing dangerous PM2.5 particles, exposing 1.6 billion people worldwide to toxic air. The tool tracks pollution sources in real-time, emphasizing the urgent need for policy action to protect public health and address climate change.
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Industry leaders from Waymo, Aurora, and Uber discuss progress in autonomous vehicles, emphasizing safety, scaling challenges, and industry transparency. Companies report significant safety improvements, but incidents and regulatory scrutiny persist as they expand operations across the US and abroad.
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As of November 25, 2025, Character.AI will prohibit users under 18 from engaging in open-ended chatbot conversations following lawsuits linking its AI companions to teen suicides. The company will implement age verification and daily chat limits, shifting younger users toward AI-driven creative tools like video and story generation amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the US.