The Age of Stupid—and Self-Serving—AI Regulation Is Here!
Photos of Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and J.D. Vance around a computer screen with code on it
New Clues Point to Taylor Swift Wedding Event at M.S.G.
After weeks of speculation over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans, a permit has been filed for an event at Madison Square Garden over the July 4 weekend.
France Identifies Its First Case of Ebola
A doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo was infected, the French health ministry said. The authorities said the risk to the wider population was low.
After Bruising Primaries in New York, Democrats Look to November Elections
The party secured key victories in New York City, but battles across the state suggest a larger fight awaits in the fall.
Trump exits Senate meeting: ‘I don’t like a few people’: Live updates
President Trump on Wednesday canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill over his push for Congress to pass voter ID legislation. The announcement came just ahead of his scheduled lunch with Republican senators at the Capitol and added to the tension over his legislative agenda. “Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby…
Senate votes to block Trump from resuming Iran war - The Washington Post
Senate votes to block Trump from resuming Iran war The Washington Post
Frank Carone, Longtime Eric Adams Associate, Is Arrested in Bribery Scheme
Brooklyn federal prosecutors accuse Mr. Carone and his brother of profiting from the city’s migrant crisis. He was the chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams.
Support Builds on the Right for Prosecuting Women Who Get Abortions
Sentiment is shifting amid frustration in the antiabortion movement that more abortions are happening now than when Roe v. Wade fell.
Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East - Reuters
Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East Reuters
Pulte Trims Spy Agency, but Spares Bulk of Staff for Now
Six intelligence officials were fired and nearly four dozen others were sent back to their home agencies elsewhere, former officials said.
Ocasio-Cortez: Trump administration turned Reflecting Pool ‘into a swamp’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said the Trump administration turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “into a swamp,” comments that come in the wake of algae growth in the structure’s water. “I mean, when you defund science research, when you de — when you don’t really understand the first thing about science,” Ocasio-Cortez said in response…
NY Jewish Leaders Wrestle With Israel Critics’ Sweep in Primary Elections
Pro-Israel leaders in New York expressed alarm at the primary victories of three Democratic candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Progressive Jewish groups celebrated.
A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists booked elsewhere, what shows would they present?
Why Is Europe the Fastest-Warming Continent
The burning of fossil fuels is raising temperatures worldwide, but local factors, on land and at sea, determine which regions warm most rapidly.
N.Y.P.D., F.B.I. Search Homes of Police Officials in Corruption Inquiries
The searches, by police internal affairs investigators and federal authorities, stemmed from earlier scrutiny of Jeffrey Maddrey, the former chief of the department, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ set to close permanently
The Florida-funded and operated migrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” is one step closer to closing permanently.
Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken - Reuters
Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken Reuters
Tesla sued over fatal Texas crash linked to Autopilot - Reuters
Tesla sued over fatal Texas crash linked to Autopilot Reuters
Jan. 6 officer Harry Dunn loses House primary bid in Maryland
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn on Tuesday lost his bid to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) to Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo (D). Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager, won 32 percent of Democrats’ votes in the primary race, while Dunn trailed in third with 13.5 percent of the vote, according to Decision Desk…
China’s 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic’s Mythos - Reuters
China’s 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic’s Mythos Reuters
Formula E reveals first calendar for GEN4 with lots of real race tracks
Brands Hatch, COTA, and Zandvoort will all hold an e-Prix in 2027.
Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday.
Canada Eyes Arctic Projects to Ramp Up North’s Resource Potential
The projects mark the latest step by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to accelerate infrastructure projects aimed at capitalizing on its natural resources, and the construction of new trade corridors to sell its goods to non-U.S. markets.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
SNAP rule reversal impacts 23 states: What to know
With one strike of the gavel, a federal judge has reversed the SNAP restrictions states have been slowly rolling out since the start of the year.
Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
France has recorded it hottest day since records began in 1947, its national weather agency says, breaking a record set on Tuesday.
Trump administration settles water pollution case with ‘forever chemicals’ company for $450M
The federal government has settled a water pollution case against Chemours, which makes and uses toxic “forever chemicals.” The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency and state of West Virginia announced on Wednesday that Chemours would pay an estimated $450 million over pollution at its facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The federal…
Europe Heat Wave Latest News: After France’s Hottest Day Ever, U.K. Approaches June Record
More than a dozen countries have issued urgent heat warnings. France saw its highest average temperature ever on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback Reuters
Elizabeth Warren reacts live to Trump saying he won’t sign housing bill
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday appeared flabbergasted when asked about why President Trump chose to cancel his signing of a bipartisan housing bill that easily cleared both chambers of Congress. “I’m sorry, if you’re asking me to get into Donald Trump’s head and figure out what’s going on there, you need somebody else,” Warren,…
Letitia James faults Mamdani for ‘blowing up’ Democratic Party
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) expressed frustration with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for endorsing a group of democratic socialists for statewide races following his victory last November. “Some of the candidates that he has supported are individuals who do not understand the politics of New York City, the cultural differences…
What’s the State of Play in the Strait of Hormuz?
Traffic through the waterway has ticked up, but could take months to return to normal.
GOP senators flummoxed by Trump’s housing bill threat: ‘Inexplicable,’ ‘makes no sense’
Senate Republicans expressed shock and bewilderment over President Trump’s threat not to sign a highly touted bill to address housing affordability, describing the move as “inexplicable” and making “no sense” at a time when voters are worried about rising costs. GOP senators took some solace in the fact that Trump only canceled a signing ceremony…
Google starts lowering Play Store fees, making good on Epic Games settlement
A few additional markets will get the lower fees this year ahead of a global rollout in 2027.
US forces kill senior ISIS leader in Syria: Centcom
U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the military arm that oversees American forces in the Middle East, last week killed a senior Islamic State leader in an airstrike in northwest Syria, according to a Wednesday announcement. The June 19 strike killed Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi “and is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists seeking…
Our faces and voices belong to us. Let’s make it law.
The NO FAKES Act has been introduced in Congress to protect individuals from misuse of their image and voice, and to hold violators accountable.
Club for Growth affiliate attacks Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate in $2M ad buy
An affiliate group of the conservative Club for Growth Action rolled out a new ad Wednesday attacking Republican Kansas gubernatorial candidate Vicki Schmidt ahead of this summer’s primary. “Hard work, no handouts. That’s the Kansas way. So why did Vicki Schmidt vote the wrong way? Allowing illegal aliens to receive public benefits. Giving away our hard-earned tax dollars. Rewarding lawbreakers, fleecing…
A Billionaire’s Basquiat Collection Goes Up at Pérez Art Museum Miami
Ken Griffin, the hedge fund manager, looks for artworks with a “wow” factor, never mind the number of zeros on the price tag. Ten of his Basquiats are on loan to the Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Democratic socialists rack up wins in New York state Legislature races
Democratic socialists racked up wins in New York state Legislature primary elections on Tuesday with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) sparking the blue wave with his political endorsements. Democratic socialists achieved victory in two state Senate races and four state Assembly races, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), despite millions of dollars spent by super…
Here are Senate, House incumbents who’ve lost their primaries
This year’s election cycle has already seen eight congressional incumbents lose their primaries, with impacts to both parties. In the upper chamber, Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.) and John Cornyn (Texas) lost their primaries to challengers endorsed by President Trump. The president also took his revenge tour to Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, boosting Ed Gallrein…
Elon Musk denies Tesla’s Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother
Tesla, accused of failing to fix design flaws, blames driver pressing accelerator.
With a Proposed $250 Bill, Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its Money
Cash might be a relic, but — like royalty and emperors — President Trump still wants his face on American currency.
Clinical trial set to test two drugs for fast-growing Ebola outbreak
A clinical trial testing two drugs against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, which is driving a fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa, is set to begin next week, WHO officials said.
G.T. School's Bet on Gifted Ed: Cash Rewards, 2 Hours of AI Tutoring, No Lectures
Young students sitting at desks with pencils in their hands. A very translucent layer of graphs and spreadsheets is laid over the photo of the students.
Washington should spend Iran’s frozen billions on satellite internet for its people
Washington and Tehran have signed the Islamabad memorandum to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian reserves, but the debate has shifted to whether the money should be returned to the Iranian people or used to fund the regime's oppression, aggression, and terrorism, with a proposed solution being the establishment of a trust fund to provide digital connectivity to the Iranian people.
Sharpton: Carlson not ‘going over the cliff’ with Trump, GOP
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday that Tucker Carlson is avoiding political hardship with his recent denouncement of the Republican Party. “If he felt that they were in a position to do some of the things he believed, he wouldn’t be saying it. Or if he had faith that this president and his…
Insurgency Over Incumbency: 7 Takeaways From New York’s Primaries
All three congressional candidates who were backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won in Tuesday’s primary, bolstering his political movement.
India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US - Reuters
India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US Reuters
Postal Service says its cash crisis is delayed until at least 2031, but problems loom
The U.S. Postal Service is no longer set to be out of cash in 2027, the agency's head says. But its finances remain shaky as Trump officials keep putting it in political hot water.
CDC ends US Hantavirus response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially ended its Hantavirus response Wednesday, more than a month after the first Americans were evacuated following an outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the North Atlantic. The wind-down comes after the final 42-day quarantine period for the Americans who were exposed to the virus ended earlier this week. …
What to watch in the Supreme Court’s remaining cases: Join the live discussion
The Supreme Court term finale is here, and the justices have yet to hand down many of their most anticipated decisions. Join The Hill’s legal affairs reporters Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams for a discussion about tea leaves at the court that signal what may come. They will also walk through the big cases remaining…
As Blockbusters Loom, Monkey Business at the Supreme Court
An unlikely trio of justices issued a slashing critique of plea bargains that included several references to orangutans.
SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges - Reuters
SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges Reuters
Wall St rebounds with broad gains as oil slides sharply - Reuters
Wall St rebounds with broad gains as oil slides sharply Reuters
Larry David: White House UFC event made him ’embarrassed to be an American’
“Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David on Tuesday said the “UFC Freedom 250” event on the White House lawn last week made him “embarrassed to be an American.” David spoke with Variety about the fights while at the premiere of his sketch HBO series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.” He…
Are ChatGPT and other AI chatbots politically biased? We tested them. - The Washington Post
Are ChatGPT and other AI chatbots politically biased? We tested them. The Washington Post
Enemies are tracking our troops with commercial smartphone data. Congress can end it.
American soldiers are being tracked in real time by adversaries using data purchased from commercial smartphone providers, despite warnings to the Pentagon more than a decade ago, and Congress must act now to protect them.
Did Justice Jackson Lose The Majority In Landor To Justice Gorsuch?
I think Gorsuch was able to flip the majority and place the Court back on the path to policing the scope of the spending power and the Necessary and Proper Clause.
Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push - Reuters
Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push Reuters
Jeffries brushes off concern that Mamdani wins could hurt Democrats in midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) brushed off concerns that the primary wins of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s three progressive picks Tuesday could hurt Democrats and their brand ahead of November. “No, Donald Trump has a working relationship with the mayor of the city of New York, and he’s made that publicly and…
Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
Were key leads in the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes overlooked?
One of the ransom notes claims Nancy Guthrie was "buried with nature."
Speaker Johnson says he will push SAVE America Act through reconciliation 3.0
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said he is aiming to push the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act through a third budget reconciliation bill. Johnson’s remarks came shortly after President Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a sweeping bipartisan housing package, saying he won’t sign the legislation until the Senate passes the voter…
UN watchdog says inspectors will visit Iran nuclear sites
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency signaled Wednesday that its inspectors will be part of the oversight of Iran’s nuclear facilities, a key component of the memorandum of understanding to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), pointed to language in…
Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses bid for New York House seat
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, lost his congressional bid on Tuesday for the open congressional seat in the heart of Manhattan to New York State Assemblyman Micah Lasher (D). Schlossberg finished third in a crowded field of Democratic primary candidates, who were vying to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.),…
New ‘Jackass’ Trailer Shows Aging Johnny Knoxville Trying To Climb Staircase Without Handrail
LOS ANGELES—Enticing fans with the promise of the franchise’s most dangerous stunt yet, a new trailer for Jackass: Best And Last released Wednesday showed an aging Johnny Knoxville trying to climb a staircase without a handrail. “Holy shit, what the fuck am I doing?” said the 55-year-old Knoxville, who was seen in the footage shrugging […] The post New ‘Jackass’ Trailer Shows Aging Johnny Knoxville Trying To Climb Staircase Without Handrail appeared first on The Onion.
Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience.
Germany Scraps Plan for Biggest Military Ship Since World War II
As it rapidly rearms, Berlin is increasingly giving priority to speed of delivery over sophisticated specifications.
Affordability, not fraud, is why fewer Americans have health insurance
The “fraud, waste, and abuse” narrative has been seriously overworked, and does not fit the facts.
China’s Assertions of Authority Over Foreign Ships Near Taiwan Draw U.S. Rebuke
China’s coast guard this month began issuing commands to foreign vessels on Taiwan’s Pacific side, an action that the U.S. decried as “destabilizing.”
Opinion | Ukraine’s New Air-Power Paradigm
Putin says Russia is bound to win a war of attrition. Recent developments cast doubt on his confidence.
New Raid Immortality Spray Curses Insects To Watch Everyone They Love Die
RACINE, WI—Vowing that the new product line was the ideal way to make termites and beetles suffer for all eternity, household chemical manufacturer S.C. Johnson announced Wednesday that its insecticide brand Raid would be unveiling a new immortality spray that curses insects to watch everyone they love die. “With Raid Immortality Spray, bugs will no […] The post New Raid Immortality Spray Curses Insects To Watch Everyone They Love Die appeared first on The Onion.
STAT+: A dispatch on AI from BIOtech’s big summer bash
In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: Brittany Trang brings the latest from BIO on how biotech companies are approaching artificial intelligence.
Housing Package Passed by Congress Has Wide Appeal, but It’s No Quick Fix
The first housing package in decades will take time to put into effect, testing the patience of families rankled by high prices.
Cox to face off against Moore in Maryland gubernatorial rematch
Former Maryland state Del. Dan Cox (R) is set to face Gov. Wes Moore in a rematch for the governor’s mansion in Maryland this November, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projected. Cox won 45.2 percent of the Republican gubernatorial primary vote over businessman Ed Hale Sr. in second place and retired Air Force veteran John Myrick…
Paramount ready to sell Universal Pictures JV for Warner deal, source says - Reuters
Paramount ready to sell Universal Pictures JV for Warner deal, source says Reuters
Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system - Reuters
Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system Reuters
Top House Oversight Democrat demands answers on Reflecting Pool renovation ‘failure’
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the ranking member on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, is demanding answers about the renovation work at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after algae bloomed and paint peeled shortly after the project’s completion. Garcia addressed these concerns in Wednesday letters to the two construction firms awarded no-bid federal…
Camp Mystic, Where 28 Died in Texas Floods, Files for Bankruptcy
Catastrophic floods that swept the Texas Hill Country last July killed 25 campers, two counselors and the camp’s executive director.
Germany ditches delayed frigate programme in major blow to Rheinmetall - Reuters
Germany ditches delayed frigate programme in major blow to Rheinmetall Reuters
Microsoft's quantum computing technology called into question, again - Reuters
Microsoft's quantum computing technology called into question, again Reuters
Johnson expects Trump to sign affordable housing bill within 10 days - Reuters
Johnson expects Trump to sign affordable housing bill within 10 days Reuters
The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?
Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species.
STAT+: AI wades into a vexing medical mystery: What causes sudden cardiac death?
A new study published in Nature uses artificial intelligence to identify people at high risk for sudden cardiac death, and pinpoints a possible reason.
Is AI Really Taking All the Jobs? Anthropic Co-Founder Reveals the Data.
Nick Gillespie appears on the left. Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark appears on the right. A stylized version of the Claude logo appears in the background with bold text across the bottom of the screen that reads "Now Claude runs the Experiments"
President Narcissus and the Fetid Reflecting Pool
Why the president’s latest renovation project is so irresistible and resonant.
Why drawing down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a smart business decision
The world has changed since the 1973-1974 oil embargo.
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran
Experts say Trump is likely to ignore it, but that even though it carries little power, it is politically significant.
Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: ‘This makes no sense’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on allegations the company’s full self-driving software was involved in a recent crash that killed a Texas woman. Martha Avila, 76, died after a Tesla drove through the front of her home in Katy, Texas, last Friday. Both police and the driver have indicated that Tesla’s automated driving…
Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base
Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional.
Understanding 'masculinism,' a movement to restore the primacy of men
Masculinism is a belief that feminism emasculates men, and men should be in control while women stay at home raising children. The Atlantic writer Helen Lewis says the movement is becoming mainstream.
US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match.
Global physical crude markets dive as Middle East ramps up supply - Reuters
Global physical crude markets dive as Middle East ramps up supply Reuters
Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally - Reuters
Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally Reuters
Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
For safer streets, treat mental illness before the crisis stage
The public deserves policy responses grounded in evidence, not ones shaped by political agendas and media-driven fear.
Trump touts George Conway loss: ‘Have a nice life’
President Trump touted George Conway’s loss in a New York Democratic primary on Tuesday, taking aim at the ex-husband of his former adviser Kellyanne Conway. George Conway has been a virulent public critic of Trump’s on social media, and had sought to use his criticism of the present as a central part of his campaign.…
Slate Auto's truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup
From a bare-bones pickup to a loaded, wrapped SUV, here's what some Slates will cost.
D.C. Circuit Rejects Challenge to Trump Administration Expedited Removal Policy (Is an En Banc Petition to Follow?)
Is the D.C. Circuit willing to allow "conservative" panel decisions on hot-button issues to stand? And is en banc review more than a way to ensure further review at One First Street?
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