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Politico - Politics
Lawmakers expect Johnson will greenlight clean spending bill into December
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The Hill - Politics
FEC forgoes new AI rulemaking ahead of election
A bipartisan cohort of commissioners on the government’s campaign finance agency voted Thursday to forgo new rulemaking on artificial intelligence (AI), citing a lack of authority to limit or ...7 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
NAACP to spend $20 million mobilizing Black voters this fall
The NAACP plans to spend $20 million encouraging Black Americans, a critical voting bloc in the presidential race, to turn out to vote across 12 states.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Government shutdown looms as Speaker Johnson heads back to drawing board on spending bill
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his disappointment after the GOP-controlled House rejected his latest spending bill, leaving less than two weeks before a government shutdown. Stef Kight, Senate ...9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
LinkedIn Secretly Training its AIs on User Data
No matter how morally or even legally murky AI data scraping is, companies just can't seem to stop. The latest culprit is the job-finding social media platform LinkedIn.9 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Johnson’s spending path ahead unclear after short-term bill failure
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The New York Times - Top stories
House Defeats Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Looms
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.21 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
House GOP opposition tanks Johnson’s short-term funding plan
Ahead of the vote, former President Donald Trump re-upped his demand that Republicans use a government shutdown threat to ding Democrats on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for registered ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Lionsgate’s New Deal Is a Test of Hollywood’s Relationship With AI
The studio behind the John Wick, Hunger Games, and Twilight franchises just made a deal with an artificial intelligence startup to use its back catalog to build a custom AI model. It could be a ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Lionsgate Partners With AI Video Startup Runway
Could artificial intelligence create an action sequence capable of rivaling John Wick? We may find out soon.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
I Stared Into the AI Void With the SocialAI App
SocialAI is an online universe where everyone you interact with is a bot—for better or worse.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
AI-powered Windows laptops: Our hands-on review
Just what is AI doing in these new Windows machines? We found out exactly what Microsoft Copilot+ PCs actually do.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will lead the gathering, scheduled three weeks after the election.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Fossil fuel firms 'spent £4bn on sportswashing' says report
Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate to partner with AI company
"Hunger Games" and "John Wick" studio Lionsgate will partner with AI research company Runway to create and train an AI model that can be used to help augment Lionsgate's work.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Wired - Tech
An Avalanche of Generative AI Videos Is Coming to YouTube Shorts
Google plans to add an AI feature next year inside of the YouTube app for creators to generate 6-second clips using the company’s Veo model.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House Republican leaders give remarks amid spending battle
House Republican leadership is slated to deliver remarks Wednesday following a closed-door meeting amid the party's effort to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told The Hill ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Salesforce Taps Nvidia to Develop AI-Powered Avatars
The San Francisco companies said the collaboration will develop autonomous-agent and interactive-avatar experiences.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football 2024 Week 3 Trade Chart: updated with Deebo Samuel injury, Isiah Pacheco on IR, more
Why wait to win? Use the Trade Chart to make post-draft deals and improve your team2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
NBC News - Top stories
Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the biggest individual crypto donors this election cycle, giving a combined $10.1 million, or slightly over $5 million each, according to Federal Election ...2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review - Chopping Spree
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Johnson ‘looking at’ potential new Secret Service funds in short-term spending bill
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The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Nvidia CEO Says AI Now Essential for Graphics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that artificial intelligence has become indispensable to modern computer graphics, signaling a major shift in how visual technologies are built. Speaking at the ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Can AI Companions Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Companion apps promise to make you less lonely. We decided to put them to the test.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Johnson plans to bring House GOP short-term spending measure to House floor Wednesday
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The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes-Benz Sells out of China EV Maker as Luxury Spending Drops
Mercedes-Benz has sold its remaining 10% stake in premium EV and hybrid maker Denza to BYD in the wake of disappointing sales locally.2 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politico - Politics
Senate Dems balk at Johnson's spending bill, but wait to release their own plan
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