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The US Election Threats Are Clear. What to Do About Them Is Anything But
A Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today saw broad agreement on how AI and other threats loom ahead of the US election—and uncertainty about how to respond.Wired - Tech -
‘I honest to God believe I was drugged’: magician David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out
The Guardian US investigated claims that the famed entertainer selected girls and women from his audiences and subjected them to sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘false and entirely ...The Guardian - World -
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.CBS News - World -
Biden's EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
Automotive and trade experts say the increased tariffs are a near-term protectionism act that may delay but not stop Chinese EVs from coming to the U.S.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
IBM and Palo Alto Networks are joining forces on AI, as cybersecurity threats get tougher
Under the deal, Palo Alto Networks will become IBM’s “preferred cybersecurity partner.”MarketWatch - Business -
Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms
The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000ABC News - World -
Dak Prescott contract rumors: Cowboys, quarterback have made no progress on new deal
Prescott could very well become a free agent next MarchCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
39-year-old self-made millionaire: 7 frugal habits I will never give up, no matter how much money I have
Self-made millionaire and entrepreneur Bernadette Joy shares the seven "seemingly silly" but enduring frugal habits that she says helped her build wealth.CNBC - Business -
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Cramer says an 'outrageously bullish' combination of stocks is leading the bull market
CNBC's Jim Cramer noted that industrial, utility and tech stocks are going up at the same time.CNBC - Business -
Neuralink Wires Have Been a Problem for Years, Sources Say
Reports that the tiny wires implanted in the first human test subject had been pulled out of position lay bare a longstanding issue at the company. When the wires retract, they can't decode brain signals.Inc. - Business -
Axing northern leg of HS2 will stunt UK growth, says official adviser
National Infrastructure Commission warns ‘window is closing’ for ministers to ensure alternative rail capacity is builtFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Pelosi says she 'would never recommend' Biden debate Trump
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a Wednesday interview that she “would never recommend” President Biden share the debate stage with former President Trump, shortly after the two agreed to two debates before November's election. “I ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Romney says he would have pardoned Trump after indictments
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he would have pardoned former President Trump if he had been in President Biden's position when federal indictments were brought against him. In an interview set to air in full Wednesday night on MSNBC’s “The 11th ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Slovakia's president says shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico is 'an attack on democracy'
Slovakia's president says shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico is 'an attack on democracy'ABC News - World -
Gaza Aid Gains May Be Lost as Fighting Rages in Rafah, U.S. Says
Nearly 10 days after Israel began a military operation in the southernmost city of Gaza, aid trucks are backed up at the border.The New York Times - World -
Live Updates: Slovakia’s Leader Survives Surgery After Shooting, Deputy Says
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times in what officials said was a politically motivated assassination attempt. The deputy prime minister told the BBC the surgery appeared to have gone well. A suspect is in custody.The New York Times - World -
Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. businessABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
Biden should have pardoned Trump on federal charges, Mitt Romney says
Republican senator tells MSNBC that ‘frankly, the country doesn’t want to have to go through prosecuting a former president’. Joe Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump on all federal criminal charges the moment they were announced, the Utah ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
BoE should hold regular reviews of monetary policy, says Bernanke
Former US Fed chair suggests UK central bank could apply broader scrutiny to its tools and decision-makingFinancial Times - World -
Kansas City Kicker Says Pride Month Is Example of a ‘Deadly Sin’
Harrison Butker also criticized President Biden in a commencement speech at Benedictine College.The New York Times - Sports -
Dean Phillips says RFK Jr. should be included in Trump, Biden debates
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) praised former President Trump and President Biden's decision to debate one another but said he thinks independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should also be included. Asked by Fox News’s Bret Baier what he makes ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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Live Updates: Slovakia’s Leader Survives Surgery After Shooting, Deputy Says
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times in what officials said was a politically motivated assassination attempt. The deputy prime minister told the BBC the surgery appeared to have gone well. A suspect is in custody.The New York Times - World -
China is still an important market even if investors diversify from it now, says Peak XV
China will still be an important market in the years to come, said Peak XV, despite firms diversifying away from the country amid geopolitical concerns.CNBC - Business - China -
529 college savings plans 'are better now than they've ever been,' expert says. Here are key changes for 2024
As of 2024, there are more benefits to college savings plans, including the flexibility to roll unused money into a Roth IRA free of tax penalties.CNBC - Business -
An Early Facebook Employee Got Fired and Missed Out on $100 Million. Here's What He Says He Learned
Actually, it's probably a lot more than $100 million. But, the twist at the end made me laugh.Inc. - Business -
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Slovak defense minister says doctors are fighting for the life of prime minister who was shot multiple times
Slovak defense minister says doctors are fighting for the life of prime minister who was shot multiple timesABC News - World -
France says it will impose a state of emergency in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days
France says it will impose a state of emergency in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 daysABC News - World -
Child migration through Panama's dangerous Darien Gap is up 40%, UN report says
A U.N. report says child migration through Panama’s dangerous Darien Gap is up 40% so far this yearABC News - World -
A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they'll challenge it
South Africa's president has signed into law a bill that aims to overhaul the healthcare system to address deep inequality, but it faces legal challenges from criticsABC News - World -
JCB built and supplied equipment to Russia months after saying exports had stopped
Exclusive: Russian customs records suggest firm owned by major Tory donor kept supplying machines after ‘voluntary pause’. The British digger maker JCB, owned by the billionaire Bamford family, continued to build and supply equipment for the ...The Guardian - World - Russia