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Johnson on AI regulation: ‘We don't need everybody to panic right now’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) regulat…
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Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrageDonald T…
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Debate, confusion explodes over AI 'doomsday’ warnings
A former Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI could soon destroy humanity broke past the typical tech circles last wee…
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A 'zero gravity, zero taxes' strategy to replace the International Space Station
Congress could revive the zero gravity, zero taxes legislation in the current era, pass it and send it to the president …
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Kamala Harris’s California home targeted by trespasser, officials say
Former vice-president and her husband were not home when person entered their property, no arrests were madeLaw enforcem…
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Live updates: Lawmakers set to return from recess; Trump attends golf tournament in Ireland
House and Senate lawmakers will return to Washington this week with a packed agenda before much of their focus shifts to…
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Charlie Kirk, one year later: What he meant to Black America
Kirk was outlining the opposite doctrine to the soft bigotry of low expectations.…
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The end times fascists are plotting their escape from our world. Our mission is clear
An unholy alliance is working toward an apocalyptic future from which only a chosen few will emerge unscathed. It’s beco…
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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: the future according to end times fascism
In a new video, Klein and Taylor outline a ominous evolution taking shape on the far right – and how to stay loyal to th…
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How to be an ethical gossip
Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing fo…
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Iranian ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz: Iranian state media
An Iranian cargo ship was struck early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, as the U.S.-Iran conflict marches on. Hosse…
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A $100,000 sticker price says very little about the real cost — and value — of college
We should worry less about elite schools, where high tuition is paired with ample financial aid, high graduation rates a…
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Politics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie Kirk
Following the midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump's $5,000 campaign promise has generated attention, but not b…
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The Social Security trust fund is running out. Why is it not a top campaign issue?
Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand t…
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How to find a date in real life
If you want to hear someone complain, one of your best bets is to ask one of your single friends what the dating landsca…
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State of Texas: Paxton and Talarico in their own words
At the Republican party’s first-ever midterm convention, President Donald Trump called upon attendees in Dallas to suppo…
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Food-borne illnesses, funding cuts and layoffs: Maha movement’s glaring limitations are now showing
Policies enacted by RFK Jr have not delivered the expected results, but have instead hindered people’s ability to eat he…
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‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gainSince returnin…
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CDC director's 'unusual' silence draws scrutiny
Just a month into her tenure, CDC director Erica Schwartz is missing in action. The country is heading into respiratory …
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Republicans cast Muslim Democrats as chief enemies in 'dangerous' midterm pitch
Republicans are elevating anti-Muslim rhetoric as a key part of their midterm pitch, prompting sharp rebuke from Democra…
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‘It’s just straight bigotry’: Trump leads wave of Islamophobic rhetoric as midterms loom
As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climateWithin h…
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Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting – here’s what to know
President and allies have tried to ram through changes to the US voting system, but his efforts are being challengedVoti…
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Religious Vance seeks to avoid Maga schism as he keeps the faith for 2028
Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and CatholicsUS vice-…
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Driscoll touts Ukraine's military innovation in first public appearance since resigning as Army Secretary
Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll appeared for the first time since his resignation in August from the role, discussing…