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POLITICS9h agoSupreme Court Weighs Privacy Law From the Videotape Era of ‘Be Kind, Rewind’The justices will consider how the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 applies in the digital age of streaming videos, email newsletters and targeted advertisements.NYT US
WORLD9h agoLionel Messi returns to play with Inter Miami and aims for a double objective: what he needs to qualify for the MLS PlayoffsEste miércoles, Las Garzas reciben a New York City por la jornada 30, a seis del final de la fase regular.La Pulga se acerca a un premio individual y también a otro logro grupal.Clarín
MILITARY9h agoAfter Iran, Washington Needs a New Basing StrategyThe decades-old model has been upended by a war that favors movement and dispersal.Foreign Policy
POLITICS9h agoBecerra Is a Quiet Trailblazer for Latinos in CaliforniaXavier Becerra is a heavy favorite to become California’s first Latino governor in the modern era, though he does not talk much about the milestone.NYT US
POLITICS9h agoKimberly Guilfoyle, the lively ambassadress that Donald Trump ended up disavowingPORTRAIT - Accusée de corruption, l’ex-compagne de l’un des fils du président américain incarnait en Grèce la diplomatie de l’ère Maga, plus directe et plus visible.Le Figaro International
POLITICS9h agoTrump plays Russian roulette on eve of midtermsPresident Trump is indulging his fondness for Vladimir Putin at a moment of acute political peril, forcing Republicans in the midterms to take cover as he showers Moscow with one-sided concessions.Why it matters: With just three weeks until the election, Trump is rekindling a decade-long, scandal-scarred relationship with a dictator reviled by most Americans — including his own supporters.Driving the news: Since speaking with Putin on Friday, Trump has embarked on a remarkable five-day campaign of diplomatic concessions and cover for Russia — sparking bipartisan blowback just as voters prepareAxios
POLITICS9h agoExclusive: AI safety money floods into political racesAdvocates for AI safety and regulation are emerging as a force in U.S. elections, spending nearly $50 million this election cycle on candidates who favor regulation, a new analysis shared exclusively with Axios shows.Why it matters: The safety spending points to the unusual power dynamics in the AI race, where researchers shape policy and regulation in ways that differ at times from the priorities of the companies where they work.The researchers add to the advocacy and giving of an array of AI safety groups that have been well-funded for years, including from Coefficient Giving, a philanthropyAxios
POLITICS9h agoCivil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling placesFor many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year.NPR News
BUSINESS9h agoThe skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousandsFor years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.NPR News
BUSINESS9h agoThe skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigationFree samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S.NPR News
BUSINESS9h ago'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millionsOrganized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.NPR News
POLITICS9h agoIn Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policiesKansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.NPR News
BUSINESS9h agoBiggest stock movers Wednesday: DELL, LQDA, ENVX and moreThe article reports on the biggest stock movers for Wednesday, highlighting companies like DELL, LQDA, and ENVX. This matters for investors and those tracking market performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS10h agoScott Bessent's growth plans aren't enough to tame surging deficit and debt pile, IMF chief saysIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Bessent’s reliance on growth won’t cut the U.S. deficit and $40 trillion debt fast enough, calling for fiscal consolidation.CNBC
POLITICS10h agoIn private, top Republicans believe the House is a lost causeRepublican groups are trying to limit their losses. But few in the party believe they have a good shot at keeping control of Congress.Politico
POLITICS10h agoTrump faces backlash after posting 'sick' video of UK man killed by tigerThe man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.EuroNews [en]
WORLD10h agoJoni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to InstagramJoni Mitchell has become a US citizen, after first moving to the country in the mid-1960s. The Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posted footage of her citizenship ceremony on her Instagram account, along with a photo of her next to an American flag, accompanied by the caption: “A journey that began 62 years ago.”It means that Mitchell can now vote in US elections, something that she had complained she wasn’t able to do. Continue reading...Guardian World
WORLD10h agoWATCH: Viral museum worker gets unexpected honorAlison Luchs has been working at the National Gallery of Art for almost 50 years, and almost a year into making art history videos with Gen-Z terminology, she was honored on the Time100 Art list.ABC News
BUSINESS10h agoEuropean markets in green, led by tech shares, as U.S. inflation data loomsEuropean markets are experiencing gains, particularly in the tech sector, as investors await upcoming inflation data from the U.S. This shows market anticipation for key economic indicators.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS10h agoTrump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandThe US president also praises the security advantages of last month's deal with Denmark and Greenland.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS10h agoIt's official | Social Security benefits: how to get an SSA credit in 2026 and how many are needed to retireCredits are earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. How much each credit requires in 2026 in covered earnings.Clarín
POLITICS10h agoJudge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C.The ruling prevents the administration from penalizing two rights groups for working to provide information for the International Criminal Court’s war crimes investigations.NYT US
WORLD10h agoLost little dog appears to be searching for her family as deadly Yellowstone winter looms, locals sayA small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since SeptemberThe Independent World
POLITICS10h agoOssoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debatesSen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) delivered another debate performance tailor-made for social media Tuesday night, feeding the presidential speculation he insists is entirely misplaced.Why it matters: A darling of the Democratic internet and a favorite to win the party's nomination in 2028, Ossoff emphatically ruled out a White House bid and pledged to serve a full six-year Senate term if re-elected."He is running. He's going to be your DSA candidate," Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins countered, seeking to paint Ossoff as a socialist with ambitions beyond Georgia.The big picture: Georgia was one Axios