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GameStop’s eBay Pursuit Discussed at Princeton CorpGov Forum
The forum took place on May 21, 2026, where panelists examined the challenges Ryan Cohen faces in acquiring eBay, according to reports.
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Illinois Advances AI Safety Bill With New Oversight Requirements
Illinois lawmakers passed Senate Bill 315, requiring large AI developers to conduct annual audits and report safety incidents within 72 hours.
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Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical Urging AI Regulation and Ethical Use
A document describes the need for robust artificial intelligence regulation and addresses technology's effects, according to the encyclical.
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Rally at California Capitol Urges Support for $23 Billion Research Bond
A rally in Sacramento on May 4, 2026, urged support for SB 895, a proposed $23 billion bond for science and health research, according to organizers.
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Maryland to Reissue 400,000 Mail-In Ballots After Party Error
Approximately 400,000 mail-in ballots will be reissued for the 2026 primary due to incorrect party designations, according to officials.
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Republicans Advance Funding Plan for ICE, Border Patrol, and White House Security
A funding proposal includes allocations for ICE and Border Patrol, along with $1 billion for White House security, according to reports.
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Supreme Court Extends Pause on Mifepristone Mail and Telehealth Restrictions
The Supreme Court has extended access to mifepristone via mail and telehealth until at least May 14, 2026, according to reports.