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Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress
The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
The races that could decide control of Congress
The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle
Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working’World - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects
Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress
Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
These tight races could decide control of Congress
Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
The 3 major decisions the next Congress must make about AI policy
With careful consideration and bold leadership, we can ensure that AI becomes a tool for progress, not a threat to our future.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Tech giants press Congress to codify AI Safety Institute
A coalition of more than 60 tech companies and industry groups, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI, urged congressional leaders Tuesday to pass legislation permanently ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Shocked members of Congress from Texas seek answers on unclaimed bodies used for research
Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey expressed “grave concerns” in response to an NBC News investigation into the University of North Texas’ body donation program.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade
The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.Politics - Politico - October 30 -
Democrats alarmed Harris’s economic message isn’t breaking through
Democrats are frustrated that Vice President Harris hasn't done more to sell her economic message and worry that former President Trump continues to have a sizeable advantage on what many voters ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Cecile Richards Is Trying to Ensure Abortion Stories Break Through
The reproductive rights activist Cecile Richards started a media project that merges activism and journalism on Instagram and TikTok, just days ahead of the presidential election.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Mixed signals: Breaking down QBs midway through the season
Which quarterbacks won and lost at the trade deadline? Who are the first-half award winners? Plus, we make some second-half QB predictions.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress
The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress
NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
What a second Trump administration could mean for America with a GOP-led Congress
With Republicans projected to control the Senate and potentially the House, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe break down what a Trump agenda might look like in a united GOP government.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
What a Republican sweep in Congress could mean for the stock market—in one chart
Stocks have posted a positive annual return in 13 consecutive years when control of Congress has been split between Democrats and Republicans.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members
Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representationBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Boeing union members voting on contract, pension could be deal breaker
Boeing union members are voting on a new contract that could put an end to the strike that has lasted weeks in the U.S. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Some Storm Victims Seeing $1,000 Disaster Aid Through AI
The nonprofit GiveDirectly intends to send direct payments of $1,000 to households impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI
Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
AMD could still be a sleeper against Nvidia, but Wall Street isn’t yet convinced
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. executives made some bold statements about the company’s underdog AI accelerator chip Tuesday, and said it is ready to take the spoils from rival Nvidia Corp.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?
How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 voteTop stories - BBC News - October 16 -
A Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI
Donald Trump's opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Can ex-rugby star turned Jacksonville Jaguar Louis Rees-Zammit break through in the NFL?
The Welsh rugby star turned NFL practice squad member will be in the house as the Jags play the second of their London games.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
College football winners, losers in Week 10: Ole Miss sizzles in win, Nebraska still can't break through
The Rebels' offense finally hit high gear against an SEC foe in a 63-21 demolition of ArkansasSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
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Enter the ‘Whisperverse’: How AI voice agents will guide us through our days
Within the next few years, an AI-powered voice will burrow into your ears and take up residence inside your head.Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago -
ASML results could provide insight into AI, China demand
ASML Holding, the Dutch company that makes the chip-making machines used by the major players in the semiconductor industry, is on Wednesday due to report results that could provide some insight ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
The next recruiter to read your LinkedIn profile could be AI. Here’s what it’s looking for.
The professional networking site is debuting a new AI-powered ‘hiring assistant’ for recruiters that can sort, rank and message potential candidatesBusiness - MarketWatch - October 31 -
How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom
Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much furtherBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Trump’s Second Presidency Could Mean AI Chaos, or a Flurry of Innovation
As the AI revolution advances, critics and lawmakers have proposed safety restrictions and guardrails. Trump’s team says some of these barriers will fall.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
The Races for Congress
We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Healthy Returns: Covering weight loss drugs could cost Medicare $35 billion through 2034
Medicare coverage of the drugs would up federal spending by $35 billion from 2026 to 2034. Meanwhile, CNBC tests Abbott's continuous glucose monitor Lingo.Business - CNBC - October 15
