The federal government shutdown, now on Day 21, has reached its second-longest duration in history. Historically, it’s been Democrats who have retreated in the face of prolonged debates. However, this time is different. Public polls show Americans blaming Republicans more than Democrats by a significant margin. The issue at hand – extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies … Read more
Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” is renowned for his wisdom on investing and retirement. As a retiree, it’s essential to live by his sage advice to ensure a stress-free and fulfilling post-work life. Buffett’s value approach to investing emphasizes the importance of being informed, patient, and long-term focused. Here are six quotes that every … Read more
Israeli lawmakers have advanced two bills that aim for the formal annexation of the West Bank, despite President Trump’s past opposition. The move comes as US Vice President JD Vance visits Israel to strengthen the Gaza ceasefire brokered by Mr. Trump’s administration. Far-right ministers in Israel have been pushing for annexation, which is opposed by … Read more
Minn. traffic fatalities are down, a trend that’s being closely watched by officials. The state has seen more than 400 deaths each year for four years. However, this year is different with 308 fatalities so far. This decrease could help the state record fewer than 400 deaths for the first time since the pandemic. To … Read more
Former US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan recently expressed support for open-source artificial intelligence during a speech in July 2024. However, some of her staff’s previous blog posts on the topic have been removed from the agency’s website. Khan and her staff emphasized the benefits of open-source AI models, which allow developers to … Read more
Journalists outside the Pentagon are refusing to abide by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new policy, which severely restricts press access. The policy is seen as an attack on the First Amendment and accurate reporting on military spending. Many outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax, have rejected the policy. A silent protest was staged when a … Read more
SpaceX has disconnected over 2,500 Starlink devices used by more than 30 suspected “scam compounds” in Myanmar. These compounds are believed to be involved in human trafficking and forced labor, generating tens of billions of dollars annually through scams and deception. The move comes after one compound, KK Park, was taken over by the military … Read more
A lawsuit filed by Adam Raine’s parents alleges that OpenAI relaxed its rules on discussing suicide on its chatbot ChatGPT, increasing the risk of users harming themselves. The 16-year-old hanged himself in April after spending over three hours daily conversing with the bot about topics including suicide. The amended lawsuit claims that OpenAI made changes … Read more
Ripple, a goofy business with a history spanning over a decade, has been holding onto vast quantities of magic beans known as XRP. The company has spent billions on acquiring treasury management companies and stablecoin platforms, hoping to find its place in the corporate sector. But can it make the transition from “bridge currency” to … Read more
A massive dataset containing 183 million email accounts with leaked login details has been added to the Have I Been Pwned database, bringing the total number of affected accounts to over 15.3 billion. The data was collected by Synthient’s security product, which detects and blocks bad actors on platforms. The leaked data includes email addresses, … Read more