DOJ says it seized more than 1,000 domains used to stream 2026 World Cup matches illegally
The Justice Department says federal investigators seized more than 1,000 domains allegedly used to distribute unauthorized streams of FIFA World Cup matches.
Science & Technology
Scientific research, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, privacy, communications, space, engineering, and technology policy.
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DOJ, States List New July Filings in Ongoing Google Search Antitrust Case
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division lists a July 22 joint status report and a July 28 filing as the court-supervised remedies process continues in the Google search case.
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NASA schedules Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch for Aug. 30, 2026
NASA has scheduled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to launch Aug. 30, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, moving the mission roughly nine months ahead of its previous target.
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EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect, Requiring Disclosure of AI Interactions and Synthetic Content
The European Union’s AI Act transparency obligations began applying on August 2, requiring disclosures for certain AI interactions and markings for specified generated or manipulated content.
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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Policy Targeting AI Systems That Suppress Accurate Answers
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement about AI companies that allegedly manipulate or suppress accurate outputs for undisclosed ideological purposes.
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EU Begins AI Act Oversight on August 2, Targeting Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Cyber Threats
The European Union has begun applying AI Act transparency obligations and launched a Brussels-based team focused on deepfakes, illicit imagery and cyber risks.
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USPTO Adds Real-Party Disclosure Requirement for Ex Parte Patent Reexamination Requests
The USPTO has published a notice requiring identification of all real parties in interest behind third-party requests for ex parte patent reexamination, a change that could affect patent disputes nationwide.
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DHS investigates cyber breach of an information-sharing network
The Department of Homeland Security said it is investigating a recent cyber incident involving an unnamed, nonclassified information-sharing environment. The department has not disclosed the network, scope or whether data were taken.
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DOE opens about $147 million in SBIR and STTR Phase II funding for small technology companies
The Energy Department opened approximately $147 million in fiscal-year 2025 Phase II opportunities for eligible American small businesses developing technologies with commercial potential.
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Addressing AI Accuracy and Consumer Harm
The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public-comment process for a proposed policy statement focused on AI-system behavior, accuracy claims and potential consumer harm.
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FAA Releases Roadmap for Safely Introducing Artificial Intelligence Into U.S. Aviation
The FAA says it developed an industry-backed roadmap to guide safety principles and priorities for artificial intelligence in aircraft operations, air traffic control and other aviation systems.
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FCC broadband-label document addresses language disclosures for U.S. internet providers
A Federal Communications Commission document dated July 1, 2026, addresses whether broadband labels and related service information must be provided in English and other languages used by internet providers in their U.S. marketing.
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UNH launches statewide initiative to study ticks, disease and the environment
The University of New Hampshire announced a statewide research initiative focused on ticks, tick-borne diseases and environmental conditions in New Hampshire.
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Missouri S&T to showcase sustainability and water-resource engineering at Missouri State Fair
Missouri S&T plans to bring public-facing demonstrations of engineering and applied science to the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23, 2026.
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Mississippi State biologists receive NSF CAREER awards for genetics, invasive-species research
Two Mississippi State University biological-sciences faculty members received NSF CAREER awards for research into genetic errors and invasive species.
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Six University of Kentucky researchers selected for federal Genesis Mission, including grid-resilience project
Six University of Kentucky researchers are part of the first cohort of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, including a UK-led project studying power-grid resilience during extreme wind events.
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Jamaica selectboard considers DVFiber withdrawal, server and utility agreement
The Jamaica Selectboard scheduled discussion of a full or partial withdrawal from DVFiber for February 9, alongside reviews of a Green Mountain Power agreement and a new town-office server.
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Delaware County says June cyberattack disrupted services for Glenolden-area residents
Delaware County officials disclosed that a sophisticated cybercriminal attack in late June disrupted county services and gave attackers limited access to data on county network systems.
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USPTO postpones 2026 Innovation Expo, changing national entrepreneurship event
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office postponed its 2026 Innovation Expo, which had been scheduled for Sept. 21–22 with virtual and in-person programming in Alexandria, Virginia.
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FCC places California telecom company with Chinese links on national-security risk list
The FCC added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a national-security risk list on July 7, citing links to Chinese telecommunications firms and ownership by a Chinese national.
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Pakistan Government Issues Foreign Media Guidelines on Aug. 6, 2026; CPJ Warns of Added Restrictions
Pakistan has formalized reporting requirements for foreign media outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, prompting warnings from press-freedom advocates.
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FTC proposes policy targeting AI companies that suppress warnings about inaccurate outputs
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on a proposed Section 5 policy statement addressing how AI companies present information about accuracy and system limitations.