Posts by De maron
Obama cuts new ad for Newsom's California redistricting effort
Former President Obama appeared in a new ad for California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) redistricting effort on Tuesday, warning that Republicans want to steal congressional seats to “rig” next year’s midterm elections. “California, the whole nation is counting on you,” Obama says in the 30-second spot. “Republicans want to steal enough seats in Congress to rig the…
Read MoreTrump can still win the Nobel Prize if he helps liberate Ukraine
Last week, the Nobel Committee awarded its highly anticipated 2025 Peace Prize. It was not given to President Trump, who wanted it badly and touted his eligibility for the prize repeatedly. Trump claimed, with substantial justification, to have resolved several long-running political or military conflicts around the world, the most dangerous of which was that…
Read MoreMaine Gov. Janet Mills enters crowded Democratic race to unseat Susan Collins
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 30, 2024, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. Mills has announced a run to unseat Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that she’ll enter the race…
Read MoreA Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth
From left: A screen shows photos of American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France’s Philippe Aghion and Canada’s Peter Howitt during the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm on Monday. Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images If…
Read MoreVirginia Sen. Tim Kaine on the shutdown’s impact on federal workers in his state
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., about what he’s hearing from the many federal workers in his state who have been furloughed during the government shutdown. Source link
Read MoreGOP ‘afraid to do anything’ unless Trump approves, says Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., leaves a Senate Democratic meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Oct. 3. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Shutdown negotiations can’t move forward without President Trump getting more involved in them because “Republicans are afraid to do anything unless the president blesses it,” says Sen. Tim…
Read MoreWhy experts are worried about an AI bubble in the stock market
A growing chorus of voices is warning there could be an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble, as companies whose fortunes are closely tied to the technology see their valuations skyrocket. High-profile figures, from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have suggested in recent months that investors have become overexcited about AI, as companies…
Read MoreOpinion: Why I’m handing in my Pentagon press pass
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (L), accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine (R), speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in June in Arlington, Va. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Today, NPR will lose access to the Pentagon because we will…
Read MoreMove over James Bond: A new service lets anyone share secrets with Britain
A view of the headquarters of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, in London, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Kin Cheung/AP hide caption toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP The United Kingdom has a new way for people to share secrets with the country’s foreign intelligence agency. It’s called Silent Courier, and it’s being advertised online. The…
Read MoreFIFA boss makes appearance on 'Peace 2025' stage in Egypt
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday made an appearance on the “Peace 2025” stage in Egypt. “We have Gianni,” President Trump said during the Middle East peace ceremony in the coastal resort area of Sharm el-Sheikh. “We’re going to the World Cup, I can tell you that.” The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48…
Read MoreFormer LA schools chief launches challenge to Karen Bass
Former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner has launched a challenge against the city’s current mayor, Karen Bass. “I’m running for LA Mayor. After 17 years in public life, I’ve learned how to get things done and how special LA is. But our city is adrift, and it’s time for us to work…
Read MoreHegseth sends goodbye emoji to news outlets protesting press policy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday derided media outlets that said their reporters would not sign the Pentagon’s restrictive new press policy, using a goodbye handwave emoji in responding to social media posts announcing their decisions. The Associated Press, Reuters, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, CNN and NPR have all said…
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