Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children
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‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?
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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Bruce Eric Kaplan just wanted to make his dream TV show. He ended up with a book instead
Bruce Eric Kaplan has turned his struggles getting a dream TV project off the ground during the pandemic into a comic primer about Hollywood called 'They Went Another Way'12 hours ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves
A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.Yesterday -
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Apple’s Steve Jobs was a rare breed — here’s why many charismatic tech CEOs fail
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Politics - The Hill
Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children?
By ensuring the Kids Online Safety Act remains focused on design regulation and safety, tech companies would be held responsible for the harm they have done. Only then will parents finally get the ...6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors may have to wait a week before it’s clear who controls the U.S. House. Here’s why.
While experts have been warning that the winner of the tight presidential contest may not be determined on the night of Nov. 5, there’s also a view that the battle over the U.S. House of ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why New York’s Orthodox Jewish Voters Could Tip the Battle for the House
In three key swing districts in New York’s Hudson Valley, candidates are pressing for the support of ultra-Orthodox Jews, who tend to vote as a bloc.6 hours ago - New York -
Politics - Politico
House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker
Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.9 hours ago - House -
Top stories - BBC News
Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP
Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles away
When ancient carvings were vandalised, the Wauja feared their knowledge was lost. But 3D imaging has created a replica at the heart of Brazil’s first Xingu people’s museum. It is not yet dawn in ...13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.Yesterday - Climate -
World - The New York Times
A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now
Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
"Election protection" activist plans to flag voters with "Hispanic-sounding" names
Exclusive video shows leader of a North Carolina "election integrity" activist group describe a strategy for identifying "suspicious" voters for post-election challenges.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Protecting Your Vote: Nevada county emerges as battleground in certification fight
As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines how county officials in several states have unlawfully refused to certify recent voting results.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline
The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest city. Sign up for the Rural ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m 70 and started taking Social Security. My adviser said forget about Roth conversions — take a cruise instead. Is that crazy?
“I was quite surprised to hear this approach. Have others gotten this kind of financial advice?”3 days ago -
Tech - Wired
The Apple Keyboard Is Bad. Upgrade to the Nuio Flow Instead
Upgrade your Apple MacBook setup with Nuio's new expensive, ergonomic, fully wireless split keyboard.4 days ago - Apple -
Politics - The Hill
Tennessee is protecting minors from trans activism — why why won't Biden-Harris?
While the federal government is free to favor its transition-first, ask-questions-later approach, the Constitution does not bind Tennessee to that same choice.4 days ago -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Intrum seeks U.S. bankruptcy protection to restructure $4.7 billion net debt
Intrum, Europe's biggest debt collector, said on Friday it will file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its own finances. The company ...4 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
A Black conservative radio host invoked 'field' and 'house' slaves in arguing why some Black men back Trump
Black conservative radio host Shelley Wynter broke down the Black male electorate into “house African Americans and field African Americans” during an appearance Wednesday on CNN.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Big Tech goes nuclear
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...5 days ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is building a basement man cave at his $6 million Kansas City mansion
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is reported to be building the space to include a golf simulator.5 days ago -
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Business - CNBC
Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions
Large tech firms are turning to alternative power sources like nuclear as a way to fulfill growing energy demands from data centers.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.October 15 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack
Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...October 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slaveryOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
The sperm donor bros of tech
Genetic largesse from some of Silicon Valley’s elite appears to be a mix of narcissism, altruism and dreams of immortalityOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...October 14 - California -
World - The Guardian
Garçonnières review – male insecurities revealed as film goes back to the man cave
Céline Pernet places a number of willing volunteers in front of a camera and asks them a series of candid questions, and the responses form a fascinating tapestry of experience. In an era where ...October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Protesters in Spain told tourists to 'go home.' Instead more arrived.
Tourist arrivals to Spain increased following anti-tourism protests earlier this year. But organizers against mass tourism say the fight is far from over.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
After Trump campaign request, Secret Service details added protection
The Secret Service detailed Sunday the added protection for former President Trump after his campaign sent “several requests” for additional security. “The United States Secret Service is prepared ...October 13 - Donald Trump