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POLITICS1d agoYOLO Chuck: Schumer's final fightSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is on the cusp of leading his party to midterm victory and reclaiming his title as Senate majority leader.Winning the majority isn't guaranteed. But this son of Brooklyn, who has been in public life for 52 years, is more than favored to win a secret ballot to remain Democratic leader.Why it matters: At age 75 (76 by the time the new Congress convenes in January), Charles Ellis Schumer, an old-school pol who visits all 62 of New York's counties every year, looks poised to do what very few people do in life — go out on top. Behind the scenes: For staAxios
POLITICS1d agoCornell president admits he never read police findings on alleged gang rape during tense faculty meeting: reportCornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty WednesdayThe Independent World
BUSINESS1d agoWho Is Competing to Connect America?Shane and Sam Love discuss the boundaries between cable broadband and wireless services, BEAD funding, and more. The post Who Is Competing to Connect America? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
BUSINESS1d agoTSMC confirms talks with Elon Musk over Texas ‘Terafab’ but insists on operational controlTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is in discussions regarding a potential role in Elon Musk’s proposed Terafab project in Texas, according to company chairman and CEO C.C. Wei, although he stressed that TSMC would retain operational control of any partner factory. The plant “has got to be run by TSMC”, Wei said during the third-quarter earnings call on Thursday. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has sent teams to Texas to assess expansion opportunities beyond its US hub in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoSomali-born US lawmaker Ilhan Omar under investigation over immigration historySomali-born Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar is under investigation over potential crimes related to her family’s immigration paperwork. Federal agents have seized her phone, subpoenaed her relatives and searched her home.Africanews [en]
POLITICS1d agoGen Z and millennials are running for Congress in record numbers, but few reach NovemberGen Z and millennials have launched their biggest bid yet to remake Congress, but roughly seven in 10 were out by early September, a new report finds.Why it matters: These two generations are struggling to clear the first hurdles of a political system that rewards experience, fundraising and established party support.State of play: A new report from Future Caucus, a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with younger elected officials, found that a record share of this cycle's congressional candidates came from the nation's two youngest political generations.The group identified 3,918 candidates whoAxios
BUSINESS1d agoAnalysis: Why a $2 trillion deficit and 5% Treasury yields are becoming America's biggest economic challengeTreasury yields above 5% are raising borrowing costs for households and the federal government, highlighting the challenge of financing $2 trillion deficits.CNBC
SCI & TECH1d agoFTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic over potential consumer protection violations: AxiosThe FTC has reportedly subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic regarding potential consumer protection violations. This indicates increased regulatory scrutiny over leading artificial intelligence companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoGlitch Delays 600,000 Voter Registrations in Texas as Early Voting LoomsVoting rights groups sued the Texas Department of Public Safety and the secretary of state over delayed voter registrations that overwhelmed local election workers.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoIn Divided Portland, Ore., Anti-Police Posts Fuel a Fight Over the FutureWhen social media posts denouncing the police surfaced, they were supposed to harm a socialist’s re-election. But the democratic socialists of Portland, and other cities, are showing their strength.NYT US
BUSINESS1d agoChina indicates rare earths will keep flowing to EU, regardless of U.S. trade deal expirationEuropean trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week.CNBC
POLITICS1d agoWhy Are Migrant Children in Court Without a Lawyer?Many unaccompanied minors are facing deportation hearings without a lawyer because of the Trump administration’s dispute with an organization that helps provide legal representation to thousands of migrant children. Our national reporter Jazmine Ulloa explains.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoAs Texas Schools Add Police Officers to Campuses, Some Students Are Facing Serious ChargesMore students ages 10 to 13 are ending up in the justice system after vaping, making threats and lashing out at school.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoMigrant Children Without Lawyers Face Fast-Tracked Deportations AloneFor years, the government has helped secure lawyers for minors who arrive at the southern border. But a contract dispute has forced many children to face immigration judges alone.NYT US
DISASTER1d agoCaskets on the River: The Story of an American DisasterCovering a flood powerful enough to disrupt the dead.NYT US
DISASTER1d agoSix Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident​Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died at the park after being ejected from the Goliath rideThe Independent World
BUSINESS1d agoHong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study findsHong Kong has emerged as the third best city in the world for wealthy individuals seeking to make philanthropic contributions over the medium term, trailing New York and Seoul, according to a study by Altrata. The inaugural Giving Opportunity Index by the US-based group that tracks the world’s affluent population ranked 100 cities based on three criteria: wealth, donor affinity and philanthropic infrastructure. The study defined the “global wealthy” as individuals with a net worth of more than...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoHow Adam Hamilton Built a Megachurch Where People Can DisagreeAs he seeks to unseat a Republican in Kansas, Mr. Hamilton speaks of his work leading one of the state’s largest churches — and making it appealing to nonreligious people.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoScoop: Inside Elon Musk's massive Texas rescue missionElon Musk's team reached out to Republicans in late August to discuss a train wreck they all saw coming: Unless the GOP poured more money into Texas immediately, the state's Senate race could be lost in a matter of weeks.Why it matters: That chat set in motion a massive rescue operation for Republican Ken Paxton funded substantially by Musk, the party's largest donor, who gave $158 million in September alone.Musk's rescue gave Paxton's sleepy campaign new life and showed why the world's richest person is the X factor in the push to prevent a midterm debacle for President Trump's party.Zoom outAxios
CYBER1d agoScoop: The FTC demanded documents from AI giants over recent safety incidentsThe Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sent civil subpoenas to AI giants seeking documents about safety incidents that have spiraled into an industry crisis. The FTC sought documents from Anthropic and OpenAI with the scope of the probe focused on potential consumer protection violations, a person familiar told Axios. Why it matters: The investigation is one of a number of steps the administration has taken to show a firm hand with AI companies after multiple incidents in which unreleased models hacked websites or took deceptive or aggressive steps in testing.State of play: The agency on WeAxios
POLITICS1d agoThese swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choicesSome key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.NPR News
POLITICS1d agoFor some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandateDefense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.NPR News
BUSINESS1d agoAT&T to sell Mexico wireless business to Televisa-Fintech consortium for $2BAT&T plans to sell its wireless business in Mexico to a Televisa-Fintech consortium for $2 billion. This transaction signifies a major change in the telecommunications market in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICT1d agoWashington limits its support to Kyiv amidst increased Russian attacks on energy infrastructureLe Monde [en]
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