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Apr 29, 2025 — May 2, 2025
Last updated on: 05/02/2025
| Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
| APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | 11,483,621.84 |
| WHELCON CONTRACTORS LLC | 9,954,687.06 |
| HERITAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | 9,451,128.29 |
| THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC | 8,945,403.92 |
| TRANSOX INC | 8,566,024.19 |
| J & J MAINTENANCE INC | 8,532,155.40 |
| FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. | 8,391,546.04 |
| PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | 8,069,266.97 |
| TEXAS BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, INC. | 8,005,000.00 |
| PAE LABAT-ANDERSON LLC | 7,990,000.00 |
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 7,713,992.30 |
| PARIS BROTHERS, INC. | 7,500,000.00 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | 7,356,975.41 |
| CREDENCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 7,266,705.20 |
| NOBLIS, INC. | 7,262,924.78 |
| 123.NET, INC | 7,242,357.42 |
| GUIDEHOUSE INC. | 7,080,486.26 |
| SOUTHERN CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS III, LLC | 7,054,574.04 |
| PEOPLE DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY INC | 7,032,062.65 |
| LEXISNEXIS SPECIAL SERVICES INC | 6,825,629.06 |
| G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC. | 6,719,167.46 |
| AUGUST SCHELL ENTERPRISES, INC. | 6,640,112.02 |
| FIVE RIVERS ANALYTICS, LLC | 6,558,160.95 |
| WYANDOTTE TECHNOLOGIES | 6,424,363.56 |
| YORK TELECOM CORP | 6,354,426.18 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | 6,335,092.24 |
| HARMONIA HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC | 6,327,934.50 |
| CARGILL, INCORPORATED | 6,106,534.00 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 6,034,561.00 |
| YAKIMA MSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 6,029,621.00 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | 5,931,888.34 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | 5,849,754.01 |
| AKIMA GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC | 5,801,400.00 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | 5,780,251.39 |
| HOT SPOT BROADBAND INC | 5,453,476.43 |
| UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ADVANCED INTERNET DEVELOPMENT | 5,307,261.72 |
| PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES, LLC | 5,208,966.16 |
| APHENA PHARMA SOLUTIONS-TENNESSEE, LLC | 5,200,000.00 |
| SOUTHERN LIGHT LLC | 5,175,067.77 |
| LANGUAGE SELECT, LLC | 5,172,899.76 |
| FORTIS INDUSTRIES LLC | 5,114,930.24 |
| QED ENTERPRISES INC. | 5,054,666.22 |
| STRATCOMM, INC. | 5,038,280.23 |
| DSFEDERAL, INC | 4,929,942.50 |
| P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC. | 4,834,221.50 |
| CENTRAL RESEARCH INC | 4,793,404.00 |
| GOVCIO, LLC | 4,741,304.05 |
| AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | 4,653,132.00 |
| T47 INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 4,623,619.96 |
| ROTECH HEALTHCARE INC. | 4,521,709.61 |
Stories from around the Department of Defense
- Statement on the Development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby to begin the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-02 16:15:00
- U.S. Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach
- The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs is continuing on the path toward the nation's first sea-based hypersonic fielding with a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic mi...
- — Press Operations 2025-05-02 16:00:24
- DOD Announces Winners of the 2024 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards
- In recognition of the upcoming International Firefighters' Day, DOD announced the recipients of the 2024 Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Awards.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-02 13:30:40
- DOD Announces Publication of the Intellectual Property Guidebook for DOD Acquisition
- The Defense Department released its Intellectual Property Guidebook for DOD Acquisition.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-01 21:38:00
- Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
- The Defense Department released the fiscal year 2024 annual report on sexual assault in the military.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-01 16:58:00
- Secretary of Defense Directed Review of Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform
- The defense secretary directed a review of Army transformation and acquisition reform.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-01 10:00:10
- Statement by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service Members and Veterans Negatively Impacted by the Dep...
- Under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, DOD has acted swiftly to support service members and veterans negatively impacted by the department's previous COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-30 14:29:15
Multimedia driven stories and information about Defense Department programs
- The Heart of the Matter: Test Yourself on America's Oldest Medal
- Since its origin during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism by those in the U.S. military. Find out how much you know about the Purple Heart.
- — Press Operations 2025-01-14 18:09:00
- We Prepare. You Should, Too.
- Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.
- — Press Operations 2025-01-09 17:02:00
- DOD in Photos 2024
- DOD in Photos focuses in on the people and activities of the Defense Department around the world while highlighting the extraordinary work of military photographers who capture it all.
- — Press Operations 2024-12-19 15:31:00
- Military Units: Space Force
- The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force.
- — Press Operations 2024-12-12 17:27:00
- Celebrating Holiday Troop Traditions
- Not even Santa can escape our radar. And tracking him is only one of the many ways troops celebrate the holidays.
- — Press Operations 2024-12-10 22:19:00
- Remembering Pearl Harbor
- On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and propelled the nation into World War II.
- — Press Operations 2024-12-03 19:38:00
- Land vs. Sea: Test Your Army-Navy Game Knowledge
- Who will "sing second" this year? See how much you know about one of the oldest college football rivalries.
- — Press Operations 2024-12-03 07:42:00
Speeches
- Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Army War College (As Delivered)
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the U.S. Army War College.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-23 09:35:00
- Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 80th Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima (As Delivered)
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks during the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo Jima.
- — Press Operations 2025-03-29 13:00:00
- Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered opening remarks at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels.
- — Pete Hegseth 2025-02-12 16:32:00
- Farewell Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (As Delivered)
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave farewell remarks at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
- — Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-17 21:57:48
- Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden (As Delivered)
- Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden
- — LLoyd J. Austin III 2025-01-16 22:53:00
- Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting
- Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the Defense Innovation Board's public meeting.
- — Kathleen H. Hicks 2025-01-13 23:16:00
- Keynote Address by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks "Outpacing the PRC: Lessons Learned for Strategic Competition" (As Delivered)
- Deputy Defense Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks gave a keynote address about "Outpacing the PRC: Lessons Learned for Strategic Competition."
- — Kathleen H. Hicks 2025-01-10 18:29:00
U.S. Department of Defense Contracts valued at $7.5 million or more
- Contracts for May 2, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-02 21:00:02
- Contracts for May 1, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-05-01 21:00:18
- Contracts for April 30, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-30 21:00:08
- Contracts for April 29, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-29 21:00:00
- Contracts for April 28, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-28 21:00:04
- Contracts for April 25, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-25 21:00:10
- Contracts for April 24, 2025
- Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.
- — Press Operations 2025-04-24 21:00:14
Defense Daily
- Navy Performs First Hypersonic Test Using Future Sea-Based Launch Systems
- The Navy on Friday said it conducted the first end-to-end flight test of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile using the cold gas launch approach it plans to use […]
- — Rich Abott 2025-05-02 21:42:53
- V-22 Official Expects Normal Ospreys Ops Return By End Of 2026 After Fixes
- The V-22 Joint Program Office manager expects the Ospreys to finally move back to unrestricted flight operations by the end of 2026 once several component changes to improve safety are […]
- — Rich Abott 2025-05-02 21:06:31
- GOP Lawmakers Knock White House’s Use Of Reconciliation To Reach $1 Trillion Defense Request
- The Trump administration’s outline for a $1 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2026 received swift pushback from senior Republican lawmakers for the decision to include anticipated recon...
- — Matthew Beinart 2025-05-02 21:00:30
- Administration’s ‘Skinny Budget’ Request For DHS Relies On Reconciliation For Boost
- The Trump administration last Friday released the broad outlines of its fiscal year 2026 funding budget request, proposing a 65 percent increase for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that [...
- — Cal Biesecker 2025-05-02 20:33:35
- Defense Watch: ALPV Update, Russian EW, Sentinel, Blue UAS Revamp, HPM
- ALPV Update. Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, Deputy Commandant of Combat Development and Integration, on April 30 confirmed the Marine Corps is currently testing two Autonomous Low Profile Vessels [ALPVs] ou...
- — DDN Staff 2025-05-02 20:23:39
- Air Force Taps Ursa Major To Integrate Tactical Flight Demonstrator For Hypersonic Uses
- The Air Force Research Laboratory last Thursday awarded Ursa Major a $28.6 million contract to served as the integrator of a tactical flight demonstrator that will be powered by the […]
- — Cal Biesecker 2025-05-02 18:55:13
- Nuclear Modernization and Space Resilience Top Challenges Lohmeier Says He Plans to Address
- Nuclear modernization, including the Northrop Grumman [NOC] LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM, and space resilience are top Department of the Air Force challenges that Matthew Lohmeier, the nominee for ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2025-05-02 17:36:42
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Blumenthal hires aide who got the pink slip for a quip
- Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn. ) has hired a former Navy program analyst who lost her job after submitting a limerick in response to a work update request from the Department of Government ...
- 2025-05-02 18:19:13
- South Korean defense company taps Ernst aide
- Hanwha Defense USA has deployed the former national security adviser to Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to head its government relations operation in Washington, D. C. Stephen Voline capped off more than...
- 2025-04-30 18:35:42
- House and Senate salary pay even after years of flux
- After years of divergence between the chambers, House and Senate staff salaries are now virtually even for the second year in a row. The House median staff outpaced Senate staff by only 0. 3% in 20...
- 2025-04-28 18:07:05
- DailyPay brings lobbying in-house ahead of lawsuit
- A payday lender has hired its first in-house lobbyist ahead of a state lawsuit accusing the company of illegality. DailyPay Inc. — a New York-based company known for allowing employees to co...
- 2025-04-25 19:09:18
- Grindr swipes right on its first in-house lobbyist
- Grindr has swiped right on Sen. Deb Fischer's (R-Neb. ) former top aide to lead its first in-house lobbying effort and represent its LGBTQ policy interests. Joe Hack, who previously served as chie...
- 2025-04-24 16:11:26
WSJ Op-eds
- The End of the Free College Lunch
- The GOP begins to rein in student loans and forgiveness plans.
- — The Editorial Board 2025-05-02 22:21:00
- A Not So Radical Trump Budget
- The proposal for fiscal 2026 includes useful reform in a narrow share of the federal Leviathan.
- — The Editorial Board 2025-05-02 22:21:00
- Trump’s Solid First Judicial Nominee
- Whitney Hermandorfer for the Sixth Circuit is a good sign.
- — The Editorial Board 2025-05-02 22:19:00
- Josh Hawley’s Medicaid Switcheroo
- The Missouri Republican once campaigned against its expansion. Now he opposes reform.
- — The Editorial Board 2025-05-02 22:19:00
- The Tragedy of Affirmative Action
- Blacks were making rapid progress before the 1960s. Racial preferences didn’t help, and if anything they slowed the improvement.
- — Jason L. Riley 2025-05-02 18:03:00
- Why Trial Lawyers Hate Florida’s Insurance-Market Reforms
- We put an end to the litigation abuse that drove rates ever higher. Now the market is stabilizing.
- — Paul Renner 2025-05-02 20:00:00
- Hong Kong’s Dissident Cardinal Zen Should Defect
- China’s communists seek to silence his powerful voice for freedom. He can do more good in Rome.
- — Robert Sirico 2025-05-02 18:02:00
The Diplomat
- How US Aid Cuts Are Putting Millions of Lives at Risk
- A catastrophe is unfolding in clinics, refugee camps, and conflict zones worldwide.
- — Farhat Mantoo 2025-05-02 07:55:00
- Inflection Point: What to Do When the State is the Syndicate?
- A new UN report exposes the scam industry’s global growth – but countering it demands realism about sovereign complicity.
- — Jacob Sims and Mark B. Taylor 2025-05-02 05:11:00
- Inside Myanmar’s Civilian-Centered Earthquake Relief Effort
- With the military mostly absent from post-earthquake rescue and recovery, ordinary people have taken it upon themselves to spearhead reconstruction efforts.
- — Phone Min Thant and Jung Ryu 2025-05-02 05:20:00
- Baloch Women are Rising Up – and Going to Prison for It
- That peaceful activism is being framed as terrorism demonstrates how threatened Pakistan is by an awakened Baloch population led by its women.
- — Mariam Rauf 2025-05-01 17:20:00
- Thai Prosecutors Dismiss Royal Defamation Charge Against American Academic
- Paul Chambers of Naresuan University in Phitsanulok was arrested last month for violating the country's severe lese-majeste law.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2025-05-02 01:30:00
- Indonesian Parliament to Ratify Vietnam EEZ Agreement This Month
- The agreement demarcates the maritime boundaries between the two nations, removing a frequent irritant in relations between Hanoi and Jakarta.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2025-05-02 04:38:00
- One Small Mistake Could Trigger An Uncontrollable Escalation Between India and Pakistan
- As political trust collapses and new military technologies compress decision time, even small accidents have to potential to spiral into a major conflict.
- — Zohaib Altaf and Nimra Javed 2025-05-01 16:51:00
European Security & Defence
- RAF introduces StormShroud autonomous collaborative platform to protect manned strike assets
- <img width="300" height="161" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/StormShroud-RAF-300x161.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bott...
- — Peter Felstead 2025-05-02 20:14:37
- Estonian Land Forces accept delivery of six HIMARS launchers
- <img width="240" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Estonia-HIMARS-US-Embassy-in-Talinn-240x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display...
- — Peter Felstead 2025-05-02 18:11:20
- Kuwaiti Patriot PDB 8.1 upgrade request approved by US State Department
- <img width="300" height="192" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Patriot-US-Army-300x192.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bott...
- — Peter Felstead 2025-05-02 15:24:08
- SOF Week 2025: Galvion launches Cortex smart integrated headborne system
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cortex-Galvion-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-botto...
- — Peter Felstead 2025-05-02 14:26:40
- Palladyne AI and Red Cat demonstrate autonomous, collaborative multi-UAV operations
- <img width="300" height="171" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Black-Widow-UAV-Red-Cat-300x171.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; mar...
- — Peter Felstead 2025-05-02 12:57:34
- New tools for special operations forces
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/soldat-gewehr-g22a2-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-...
- — ESD 2025-05-02 05:44:25
Politico Defense feed
- Trump’s minerals deal with Ukraine leaves scramble for how to handle Russia
- White House officials are weighing next moves.
- — By Eli Stokols 2025-05-02 09:55:00
- Waltz was in danger before Signalgate
- Beyond Waltz, there may be ‘a purge’ of lower level White House staffers
- — By Dasha Burns, Sophia Cai and Robbie Gramer 2025-05-01 21:28:16
- Hegseth cancels Pentagon program. It was signed into law by Trump.
- The 2017 bill Trump signed into law was backed by two current Cabinet members when they were members of Congress.
- — By Eric Bazail-Eimil and Joe Gould 2025-04-29 15:07:20
- US fighter jet falls overboard while avoiding Houthi attack
- The $60M mishap adds to an increasingly expensive price tag in the administration’s effort against the Iran-backed group.
- — By Paul McLeary 2025-04-28 22:38:36
- ‘Tale of 2 Petes’: Fired adviser describes Pentagon chief consumed by image
- Colin Carroll said the Defense secretary was focused on identifying leakers and proving his competence.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2025-04-28 16:43:03
- 'Highly inappropriate': Musk, a defense contractor, sat in on Air Force nominee's interview
- His inclusion is significant because the SpaceX founder has billions of dollars in national security and defense contracts at stake.
- — By Joe Gould and Sam Skove 2025-04-25 15:34:14
- Pentagon leadership vacuum overwhelms Hegseth's office: 'It's a free-for-all'
- The departure of the Defense secretary’s top advisers has left the first-time government official without senior staff who understand Washington.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2025-04-24 21:59:00
CGTN-China politics
- Youth power drives China's rural revitalization push
- While most graduates flock to cities chasing dreams, Wang Lingli, a 1990s-born college graduate, defied expectations. In 2015, she turned her back on urban opportunities and returned to her rural h...
- 2025-05-02 13:27:52
- Wang Yi urges BRICS to serve as main force in upholding justice
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on BRICS countries to stand firm on principles and serve as the main force in safeguarding global fairness and justice in the face of hegemonism.
- 2025-04-30 09:15:18
- China to launch measures to shore up economy, job market: NDRC
- China will roll out measures to keep its employment and economic performance stable and promote high-quality development, Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission...
- 2025-04-28 03:46:15
- Trump's approval ratings dip as he nears 100 days in office
- A recent poll suggests that U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit the lowest level for any newly elected president at the 100-day mark in more than seven decades.
- 2025-04-28 02:56:28
- China adopts law dedicated to promoting private sector
- The private sector promotion law, passed at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will take effect on May 20.
- 2025-04-30 01:31:43
- CGTN Poll: Tariff bullying severely damages U.S.'s global image
- CGTN Poll: Tariff bullying severely damages U.S.'s global image
- 2025-04-30 05:03:57
- Russia holds first rehearsal for Victory Day military parade
- Russia on Tuesday held the first rehearsal for the upcoming Victory Day military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II.
- 2025-04-30 04:21:46
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Fairfax confident as Seaspan Corp parent adds to profits
- Poseidon Corp’s exposure to trade war is limited by long-term contracts, Fairfax president says
- — Eric Priante Martin 2025-05-02 16:29:24
- New Black Sea port plans in flux after US pressure over Chinese role
- Georgia's economy minister says winner has not been identified and Beijing’s reported role was ‘misinformation’
- — Eric Priante Martin 2025-05-02 14:50:05
- Sanctioned Russian shadow LNG carrier takes Suez Canal southbound
- Second laden ship waits to north of waterway while all eyes turn to Russia’s first Arc7 newbuilding
- — Lucy Hine 2025-05-02 14:06:22
- Viewpoint: Navigating maritime disputes and the case for smarter counterparty selection
- When disputes occur, the primary challenge for the prudent party lies in the complexities of the system, write Ricardo Azpurua and Prokopios Krikris
- — Ricardo Azpurua,Prokopios Krikris 2025-05-02 13:37:13
- ‘Directionless’ capesize spot market buoyed by transatlantic activity
- Rates up 10% on the week although market remains ‘cautious’
- — Sandra Boga 2025-05-02 13:17:09
- Gaza aid ship ‘attacked by drone’ in Mediterranean
- Freedom Flotilla Coalition blames Israel for drone strikes that breeched hull
- — Matt Coyne 2025-05-02 12:05:24
- Arrow brokers quit to join Mid-Ship in Miami and Seattle
- New hires will help firm expand its business
- — Holly Birkett 2025-05-02 11:43:48
EveryCRS Appropriations
- U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: FY2025 Appropriations
- 2024-11-15 05:00:00
- Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
- 2024-12-06 05:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2025 Budget and Appropriations
- 2025-01-06 05:00:00
- Bureau of Reclamation: FY2025 Budget and Appropriations
- 2025-01-08 05:00:00
- U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: FY2025 Appropriations
- 2025-01-14 05:00:00
- FY2025 Appropriations Status: In Brief
- 2025-01-16 05:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2025 State of Play
- 2025-01-22 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
- Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom says AI companies are trying too hard to “juice engagement” by pestering their users with follow-up questions, instead of providing actually useful insights. ...
- — Charles Rollet 2025-05-02 21:54:42
- Aurora launches its driverless commercial trucking service, and a surprise bidder joins Canoo’s bankruptcy case
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Your usual host Kirsten has...
- — Rebecca Bellan 2025-05-02 20:45:00
- Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot
- Next week, Google will begin allowing kids under 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts to use its Gemini chatbot, according to The New York Times. The Times reports that Gemini will be availa...
- — Kyle Wiggers 2025-05-02 20:13:07
- One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
- A recently released Google AI model scores worse on certain safety tests than its predecessor, according to the company’s internal benchmarking. In a technical report published this week, Goo...
- — Kyle Wiggers 2025-05-02 18:52:03
- Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
- Apple and Anthropic are teaming up to build a “vibe-coding” software platform that will use generative AI to write, edit, and test code for programmers, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Th...
- — Maxwell Zeff 2025-05-02 18:49:22
- Uber’s latest autonomous vehicle partner? Chinese startup Momenta
- Uber announced Friday yet another autonomous vehicle partnership as it leverages its dominant ride-hail and delivery position while relying on partners to supply the self-driving tech it isn’...
- — Rebecca Bellan 2025-05-02 18:12:15
- Dating app Raw exposed users’ location data and personal information
- The app claims it uses end-to-end encryption, but spilled its users' dating preferences and granular location data to the open web.
- — Zack Whittaker 2025-05-02 17:56:04
Space.com
- James Webb Space Telescope finds coldest exoplanet ever seen, and it orbits a dead star
- Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed the existence of the first known planet closely orbiting a dead star — offering new insights into how planets may evolve dur...
- 2025-05-02 21:00:00
- Will SpaceX's Starbase become a city? Voters will decide on May 3
- People who live near SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas will vote on Saturday (May 3) to determine if the site becomes an incorporated city.
- — mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) 2025-05-02 20:30:00
- Ruko F11PRO 2 drone review
- The Ruko F11PRO 2 is a small drone featuring easy operation and a host of useful features but the small sensor in the camera produces soft images.
- 2025-05-02 19:00:00
- Reshaping our return to the moon: Trump's 2026 budget gives Artemis a major facelift
- The White House's proposed 2026 budget would reshape NASA's Artemis moon program, canceling the Gateway space station and retiring the SLS rocket and Orion capsule after two more flights.
- — mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) 2025-05-02 18:23:21
- Experts alarmed as White House proposes 'largest single-year cut to NASA in American history'
- "It would recklessly slash NASA’s science budget by 47%."
- 2025-05-02 18:23:16
- Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight on May 5-6
- Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.
- 2025-05-02 18:00:00
- 'Borderlands 4' shows off new planet Kairos in gameplay deep dive, and it's coming a week earlier than we expected (video)
- Gearbox is ready to talk about what's new in Borderlands 4, and the new entry in the iconic sci-fi FPS-RPG series looks like a blast.
- 2025-05-02 18:00:00