Violence and instability have become a feature, not a bug, of US political life
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The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.26 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
The Hill - Politics
Most voters anxious about election, with economy, political violence top concerns: Poll
A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll reported that 67 percent of Americans are anxious about the November election, showing an increase in concern compared to results from four months ago with a ...42 minutes ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Column: From one parent to Republicans: Stop using our children as political footballs
JD Vance and other conservatives need to stop trying to drive a wedge between those who choose to be parents and those who do not. It's absurd — and dangerous.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Considering a Third-Party Candidate? Get a Life.
The danger isn’t nearly as great as it was a few months ago, but things could still get screwed up.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Former High School Classmates Finally Become Sweethearts
Austin Mills and Taylor Mills both attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, Calif., but didn’t connect until years later at a Los Angeles nightclub.12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
YouTube announces AI features from Google DeepMind for Shorts creators
YouTube on Wednesday announced artificial intelligence features for creators on its Shorts platform that tap into Google's DeepMind video-generation model.17 hours ago - Google -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris' labor split screen: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris failed to secure the endorsement of a major union, but her campaign is leaning on the organizational muscle of the key labor groups that are in her corner.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘Survivor’ Season 47 to Feature Jon Lovett, a Former Obama Speechwriter
The show’s 47th season, which features Jon Lovett, a former Obama speechwriter, premieres Wednesday. But even in heated election years, presidential politics rarely intrudes.18 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Angel Reese featured in Sports Illustrated's '50 Most Influential Figures in Sports' list
Sports Illustrated recently included Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese on their list of the top 50 most influential figures in sports; a list that includes athletes, coaches, executives and ...20 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
YouTube announces new generative AI features for video, music and inspiration
YouTube announced a slew of artificial intelligence tools for creators to use in a press event Wednesday.23 hours ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Four Verts: How long can Sam Darnold sustain his resurgence?
It's tough, but Los Angeles' season might already be over. Meanwhile, things are clicking in Minnesota and New Orleans.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
"48 Hours" show schedule: A summer of crime time double features
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Late Night Calls Out Violence Against Trump
“Not only is it morally wrong, but you’re also just giving him more things to brag about,” Ronny Chieng said on Tuesday’s “Daily Show.”Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
The New York Times - World
Second Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump Prompts International Alarm
There is widespread concern that the November election will not end well and that American democracy has frayed to the breaking point.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Steelers' Week 3 plan features Fields as QB1
With Russell Wilson dealing with a lingering calf injury, the Steelers are moving ahead with a Week 3 "plan that features" Justin Fields as the presumptive starter for Sunday's matchup with the ...Yesterday - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia Secretary of State examines threat of political violence in U.S.
Is it becoming more routine for lawmakers to have to say violence has no place in U.S. politics? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who faced threats after the 2020 election, joins ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Salesforce CEO describes new AI product's real-life use case in healthcare
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday about the real-life use cases for his company's new artificial intelligence product, "Agentforce."Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta rolls out Instagram teen accounts, Apple's sleep apnea feature
Meta has rolled out accounts for teens that would limit certain features for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Apple has introduced new watch features that could help detect sleep apnea. Abrar Al-Heeti, a ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Billie Eilish endorses Harris: 'Vote like your life depends on it'
Billie Eilish is the latest high-profile entertainer to back Vice President Harris's White House bid, urging her fans to "vote like your life depends on it." "We are voting for Kamala Harris and ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
New book details how life created the Earth as we know it
Life made the modern Earth as much as the Earth made life, a new book by a philosopher of consciousness argues. That dynamic leaves humans with a unique set of moral questions, Peter Godfrey-Smith ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
We live in an era of political violence. The rich and famous aren't the primary targets | Moira Donegan
Unlike Donald Trump, most of us do not get to face the risk of violence with Secret Service protection. It is not a good sign for US politics that an apparent second assassination attempt against ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Major Helldivers 2 Patch Will Make Players Feel More Powerful, Bugs Much Squishier
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has deployed a new update, one that makes sweeping changes to virtually every aspect of the game. In the hefty patch notes, Arrowhead describes how it aims to make ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Reporter on Trump and a New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him. Peter Baker, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Costco Is Rolling Out a Brand-New Feature That Its Most Loyal Customers Will Love
We laugh because it's funny, and we laugh because it's true.2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
The Memo: Attempt on Trump’s life reverberates in White House race
The 2024 presidential election campaign took another dramatic lurch Sunday, when the Secret Service foiled an apparent assassination attempt against former President Trump. On this occasion, unlike ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Escaped capybara 'probably living her best life'
The search for Cinnamon goes on after she fled Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford on Friday.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Timeline of Sean Combs’s Rap Career, Dotted by Violence
The music mogul, who fueled the commercial success of rap over a 30-year career, is facing multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct. He was arrested on new charges on Monday.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pepe Aguilar on life's cosmic lessons and the new sound he's rocking
In a career often rooted in reinvention, the Grammy-winning Pepe Aguilar talks about challenging life lessons, career moves and the project he owed himself.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 3 waiver wire: Man of Steele should be your top target
Major fantasy names like Isiah Pacheco, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel went down last week. Here are the players you should target for your lineup.3 days ago