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Murder of mayoral candidate in Mexico captured on camera
Footage showed Alfredo Cabrera smiling and flanked by fans before he was shot several times. Officials said "the alleged assailant was killed at the scene."CBS News - World - Mexico -
The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor
The country has turned into a deadly place to run for municipal office, with more than 200 candidates, activists and officials killed this election. season.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trading Art for Politics, Former Uffizi Chief Runs for Mayor of Florence
Eike Schmidt, the former director of the Uffizi Galleries, is facing an uphill battle in his bid to become mayor, but he’s counting on his cultural clout to win.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Mayor of London wants a Super Bowl in England: Here's how the NFL feels about the possibility
Will the NFL move its biggest game overseas?CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
NYC's rat-hating mayor is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn property
New York City’s rat-hating mayor has once again been ticketed for a rat infestation at his Brooklyn propertyABC News - Top stories -
The WIRED AI Elections Project
More than 60 countries are holding elections in 2024. Throughout the year, WIRED will be tracking every instance of AI’s use in and around those campaigns.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
It's the AI Election Year
With over 60 countries holding elections in 2024, deepfakes and robocalls are being used to manipulate voters across the world. WIRED is tracking every instance of AI interference during this critical election year.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Mexico expected to elect first woman president in historic election
In Mexico, two women vying for the presidency lead the polls for the first time in the country’s 200-year history. Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez will face off at the polls on Sunday against a backdrop of political bloodshed that has gripped ...NBC News - Top stories -
2024 Is the Year of the Generative AI Election
AI is already being used and abused in elections around the world. From passive income scams to dead men endorsing their successors, fiction is proving stranger than reality.Wired - Tech -
Mexico prepares for historical presidential election
Millions in Mexico are preparing to head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president. Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez are still in the running. N Más anchor and CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo has the latest.CBS News - Top stories - Mexico -
What if This Is Our Last Real Election?
The stakes for our democracy should be obvious.The New York Times - Top stories -
UK PM announces general election
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election for July 4.CNN - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know
Mexico’s election will make history. It will be the largest in terms of voters and seats, and the country will elect a female president for the first time.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds
The US says a Chinese national operated the “911 S5” botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes.Wired - Tech -
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Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable due to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice.Wired - Tech -
The 22 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (June 2024)
Argylle, Mad Max: Fury Road, Napoleon, and Blade Runner 2049 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Mexican Peso Should Breeze Through Election
Mexico’s peso shouldn’t react much to Sunday’s presidential election as the expected win by ruling Morena party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum doesn’t presage “a radical shift to the left,” Barclays said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google Admits Its AI Overviews Search Feature Screwed Up
Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, said in a blog post that the company had made adjustments to its new AI search feature after screenshots of its errors went viral.Wired - Tech - Google -
How will 2024 election voters react to Trump verdict?
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 counts in his "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News political director Fin Gomez breaks down the verdict's potential impact ahead of the 2024 general election.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The European elections will be a rough ride for the political mainstream
Parties of the far right are set to prosper, but will also face challenges of their ownFinancial Times - Business -
India’s ‘sinking island’ looks to election for survival – in pictures
For many on Ghoramara, the general election is about the climate crisis and survival. The island, 150km south of Kolkata and named the ‘sinking island’ by the media, has lost nearly half its area to soil erosion in the past two decades and could ...The Guardian - World -
Trump verdict throws election into uncharted territory
Former President Trump’s guilty verdict in his New York City hush-money trial is throwing the presidential election into uncertain territory as Republicans and Democrats grapple with how to move forward in the wake of the historic development. ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Microsoft Recall Alternatives That Remember Everything on Your Screen: Windrecorder, Rewind
These utilities for Windows 11 and macOS record all your desktop actions, giving you a searchable log. The apps work similarly to the still-in-preview Microsoft Recall, but they're available now.Wired - Tech - Microsoft -
The Daylight Tablet Returns Computing to Its Hippie Ideals
Anjan Katta thinks computers and the tech industry became too corporate and straitlaced—so he invented a tablet with a zippy monochrome screen that’s usable outdoors.Wired - Tech -
How Trump's conviction could impact the presidential election
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 charges in his New York criminal trial. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains how the unprecedented moment could impact the upcoming presidential election.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Blipblox myTracks Review: A Beatmaking Pad for Kids
This kid-friendly sampler is meant to introduce little ones to the world of home recording and beat-making.Wired - Tech -
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Trump Campaign Claims $34.8 Million Windfall After Guilty Verdict
From small donors to rich Silicon Valley investors, Donald Trump enthusiasts signaled their support for the convicted felon by sending money to his campaign.Wired - Tech - Donald Trump -
Dyson's Airstrait and Airwrap Hair Tools Are $100 Off Right Now
Banish puff and frizz with these discounted flat irons and blow dryers from Dyson and beyond.Wired - Tech -
SNP faces 'tough challenge' in election - Swinney
The party appears to be facing a tough fight with Labour to remain the largest party in Scotland.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Animal Well’ Demonstrates What Gaming Stands to Lose Amid Indie Studio Closures
Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.Wired - Tech -
Trump’s Conviction Jolts 2024 Election, but Will It Influence the Outcome?
The political fallout is far from certain, but the verdict will test America’s traditions, legal institutions and ability to hold an election under historic partisan tension.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Google's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works
Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Migrants and drugs - why Mexico's election matters to the US
Who is elected as Mexico's next president on Sunday will have repercussions on US-Mexico relations.BBC News - Top stories -
A Small Army Combating a Flood of Deepfakes in India’s Election
Social media is awash with A.I.-altered audio, clipped video and manipulated images. Fact-checkers want to save the public from deception.The New York Times - Top stories