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Number of women in Congress stalls for the first time since Trump's 2016 election
Women have made significant gains in Congress in recent elections, but that progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, falling short of the current record levels.Politics - NBC News - 3 hours ago -
Russia and Iran may try to incite postelection violence, intelligence officials warn
Russia and Iran may try to incite violence or disruptive protests in the U.S. after the election, U.S. intelligence officials say.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Bad news for the rest of NBA: Celtics may be better than ever
Boston put on a historic shooting display in its season opener, burying the Knicks with a barrage of 3-pointers. If Game 1 is any indication, no one else has a chance.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms
A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Democrats fear race may be slipping away from Harris
There is growing fear in Democratic circles that the presidential race could be slipping further away from Vice President Harris. To be sure, Democrats still think Harris can defeat former ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
DOJ warns Elon Musk that $1M giveaways to voters may be illegal
The Justice Department has sent a warning letter to Elon Musk, who’s actively campaigning for Donald Trump, over his million-dollar giveaways to registered voters in swing states in the final days ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
With This 1 Move, Google May Have Solved a Huge AI Content Problem
As AI tech gets smarter it’s getting harder to spot the difference between content made by a human and what’s been dreamed up by an algorithm. Google, pushing the AI envelope itself, is aware of ...Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Enigmas Seen With James Webb Space Telescope May Be Stellar Bullying Victims
Astronomers offered a new hypothesis for what created pairs of objects nicknamed JuMBOs, while other scientists argue they may not really exist.Science - The New York Times - October 24 -
Peak population may be coming sooner than we think
Birth rates keep coming in below the forecasts — the models may need an overhaulBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
China’s favourite tipple may finally shake off its hangover
Rebound in overseas sales and share buybacks could help Kweichow Moutai recoverBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
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Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared
The body’s cooling defenses fail at lower “wet bulb” temperatures than scientists had estimated.Health - The New York Times - October 25 -
Strikes on Iran suggest Israel may have heeded US warnings
Scant information about the strikes indicate Israel could have reined in some of its more ambitious plans to cause Iran pain.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Opinion: Sisters may fight, but they also form revolutionary bonds
Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, Kamala and Maya Harris and Venus and Serena Williams are only a few of the many powerful sisters who together have changed history.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Justice Gorsuch's recusal may have doomed a man to death
Under the Supreme Court’s jumbled recusal practices, Gorsuch effectively voted to execute Glossip without reading the briefs or hearing the argument, disqualifying himself even from the petition to ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
This OpenAI Transcription Glitch Means Your Doctor’s Orders May be Wrong
Doctors have a reputation for having illegible handwriting, with implied risks for medical misunderstandings later. In the AI era, things may be even worse.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Amazon's satellite spending has investors on edge. The payoff may be worth the wait
Amazon is pouring money into satellite internet service Project Kuiper. Investors have questions on what it means for profits.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
For the 8 remaining unbeatens atop college football, a November to remember may await
None of the last eight unbeaten teams in major college football this season were unbeaten going into November last yearSports - ABC News - October 28 -
"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not
A conservative nonprofit has launched a campaign to attribute policies to Vice President Kamala Harris through a deceptive website and platform called "Progress 2028."Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany
The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Palantir is now worth $100 billion — and may be like Nvidia in one regard
Palantir is helping companies incorporate AI into their businesses — and one analyst says it’s succeeded “more than any company (not named Nvidia).”Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak
Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco
The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Why Trick-or-Treaters May Miss Out on Chocolate Candy This Halloween
Houses trick-or-treaters visit this year could be handing out fewer chocolate bars in favor of other confectioneries or snacks as cocoa-based candies are more expensive than ever.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris
A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Why Microsoft’s stock selloff may be a buying opportunity, according to analysts
Microsoft’s guidance disappointed, but analysts see the stock as less crowded nowadays — with ample AI opportunity ahead.Business - MarketWatch - October 31
