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Wired - Tech
US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Tech
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony2 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Tech executives grilled over election disinformation
A top Senate committee grilled top tech executives today over the increasing number of foreign adversaries working to interfere online in the 2024 presidential election, including Iran, Russia and ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Senate Intel panel to grill tech execs on election interference
Executives from Microsoft, Google's parent company Alphabet and Meta — which owns Facebook and Instagram — are providing testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday about attempts by ...7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Telehealth is a lifeline for opioid use disorder. Congress must save it.
In a country where just 1 in 4 people in need of treatment services receive any, expanding access to buprenorphine via telehealth is the best way to connect more people to lifesaving care.8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
This Company Is Giving Office Water Coolers a High-Tech Makeover. Hybrid Workers Are Big Fans
Bevi's sustainable water dispensers have seen less use post-pandemic--yet the company is hitting new revenue highs, thanks to hybrid employees' enthusiasm.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Schumer calls out Trump for 'selective amnesia' on SALT
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called out former President Trump on Wednesday for pledging ahead of an event on Long Island, N.Y., to restore the state and local tax (SALT) ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.10 hours ago -
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.”12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former Sabres Forward Calls It a Career
This former Buffalo Sabres forward has officially announced his retirement.14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Maternity scandal trust faces accountability call
Campaigners are concerned nobody at the trust has been "investigated, sanctioned, or dismissed".20 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Harris calls Ohio bomb threats ‘crying shame’ in talk with Black journalists
National Association of Black Journalists panel also addresses Gaza and economic opportunity for Black men. On Tuesday, Kamala Harris was interviewed by a panel of three National Association of ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls ‘hateful rhetoric’ surrounding Springfield ‘a crying shame’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris called the “hateful rhetoric” around Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, “a crying shame” and said Tuesday that her “heart aches” over the threats of ...Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls Trump after apparent assassination attempt
Vice President Harris called former President Trump on Tuesday for a quick conservation following the apparent second assassination attempt against him on Sunday. Harris expressed to Trump “that ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Congress mulls new Secret Service funding after apparent attempt on Trump's life
Congress is considering boosting funding for the Secret Service after an apparent second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Bucshon calls vaccine access for children, elderly 'critically important'
Vaccine access of Americans, especially for children and the elderly, is “critically important,” Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) said Tuesday. “We need to get back to a normal place where we understand ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Rubio leads call to reimpose Trump steel tariffs on Mexico
A bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Biden to reinstate duties on Mexican steel to guard against Chinese backdoor access to the U.S. market. In a letter led by Sen. Marco Rubio ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
England call up Mahmood for Australia ODI series
Lancashire pace bowler Saqib Mahmood is added to the England squad for the upcoming one-day international series against Australia.Yesterday - Australia -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Tuberville calls for Navy SEALs to protect Trump
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) suggested Monday that Navy SEALs be employed to protect former President Trump, as he lamented the security in place during the second apparent assassination attempt ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake
The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for telework-eligible employees, with 61 percent of work hours ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipmentsYesterday - Microsoft -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attemptYesterday - Donald Trump -
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CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...2 days ago