Ramon T. Maris

Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras have become an unexpected midterm election issue as voters, civil liberties groups, and candidates challenge the rapid expansion of private surveillance infrastructure on public roads.

Chevron has confirmed plans to expand its operations in Venezuela, signaling a renewed focus on the country’s oil sector as the US energy giant increases production activities, strengthens partnerships, and evaluates new opportunities in one of the world’s largest oil reserves.

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli military deaths since a fragile June truce with Hezbollah began, raising new concerns about renewed border tensions and the future of ceasefire talks.

Tennessee voters are casting ballots under a newly redrawn congressional map that divides Memphis into three districts, reshaping the state’s political landscape and intensifying debate over representation and redistricting.

After a major Democratic primary battle in Michigan highlighted divisions between progressives and moderates, attention is shifting to Wisconsin, where another high-profile race is testing the future direction of the party.

Artificial intelligence development is expanding beyond Silicon Valley as companies, governments and industries compete for control of the technology. The shift is raising new questions about regulation, innovation and whether lawmakers like Ted Cruz will shape the future of AI policy.