This presidential race will be fought over competing understandings of ‘freedom’

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Self-preservation is American and Democrats need to understand that

I expect the Democratic Party, in the coming days and weeks, will examine its messaging and strategize paths forward for down-ballot candidates in 2025 and beyond.

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power

After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'

The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.

Furor over Washington Post’s decision to not endorse presidential candidate: ‘Stab in the back’, ‘dying in darkness’

Employees outraged at ‘chicken-shit’ move that breaks 30-year precedent, alleging Jeff Bezos quashed Harris support. There was uproar and outrage among the Washington Post’s current and former ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Bernie Sanders to voters skipping presidential election over Israel: ‘Trump is even worse’

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) shares his message to voters in the Uncommitted Movement who are considering not voting in the presidential race over the Biden administration's handling of Israel.

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Locked in Mideast wars and battered by sanctions, Iran is wary over US presidential election

America’s presidential election next week comes just after Iran marks the 45th anniversary of 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis

World - ABC News - October 31

Reeves should embrace the freedom of disapproval

The UK chancellor and PM Keir Starmer need to dispense with the excessive caution of opposition

Business - Financial Times - October 25

OpenAI launches ChatGPT search, competing with Google and Microsoft

OpenAI on Thursday launched ChatGPT search, positioning the company to better compete with search engines like Google, Microsoft's Bing and Perplexity.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Spurs aim to compete 'hard' for Pop amid absence

In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich's indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard Chris Paul said the club wants "to play hard and compete for Pop because he ...

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

American voters in London pitch competing visions of US

More than 4,000 miles from home, small groups of Democratic and Republican voters in the British capital gathered within 2 miles of each other to witness what both sides have framed as one of -- if ...

Knicks' rout riles Giannis: Didn't compete at all

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made it known after a 116-94 loss to the Knicks that he wasn't pleased at all with the team's effort.

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

Eric Schmitt passes on NRSC chair run

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has passed on a bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2026. Schmitt had emerged in recent weeks as a lead contender to take over for Sen. Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Eric Adams Mets-Yankees Hat Strikes Out

There’s no crying in baseball, but this cap is tragic.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

Eric Adams to stand trial in April on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to stand trial on corruption charges on April 21, a federal judge ruled Friday, according to The New York Times. The judge said he would decide at a later date ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Want to understand Donald Trump? Then watch macho 80s action movies

From Sly Stallone at the White House to Hulk Hogan at the RNC, Donald Trump has made no secret of his affinity for hyper-masculine men. But will the US fall for his action movie-inspired strongman ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Expert on U.S. election complexities and the importance of understanding state rules

With Election Day just three weeks away, CBS News contributor David Becker explains the complexities of the U.S. voting process, how states handle early voting, and what every American should know.

We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities

Warehouses in Lehigh Valley, Pa. have been an economic boon for blue collar workers. But they have been a political bust.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Strike on Iran will make world understand Israel’s might, says defence minister

Yoav Gallant says his country still intends to strike back in response to 1 October missile attack by Tehran. Planned airstrikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel’s military might, the ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Understanding how E.coli spreads after McDonald's Quarter Pounder outbreak

A deadly E.coli outbreak may have stemmed from ingredients in McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Darin Detwiler, a food safety food adviser and professor at Northeastern University, joins CBS News with ...

Want to understand what just happened? Try talking to Trump voters for a change.

Democrats should engage in conversations with Trump voters to understand why they voted for him, rather than making assumptions about them.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

‘They don’t understand my life’: what the Democrats misread about America

Donald Trump’s win shows party’s agenda failed to connect with voters, say critics

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

'He's different, man': How Freddie Freeman fought his way to the NLCS

Before the NLDS, Freeman didn't think he'd be able to take the field. Now he's starring in the next round.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

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