AI-industry super PACs are mostly winning so far

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Former Rep. Melissa Bean
Melissa Bean, a former IL congresswoman, won a primary earlier this month with the help of $1.1 million in spending from an AI industry PAC.

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J.K. Rowling controversy explained

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J.K. Rowling with a broken heart behind her in the colors of the trans pride flag. Behind her is a collage of her transphobic posts.

Thirty-five years ago, British author J.K.

Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdown

Engadget : Politics

Verizon will waive late fees and offer flexible payment arrangements for workers affected by the partial government shutdown. The carrier has made similar offers in the past, like during the COVID-19 pandemic when it gave customers extra mobile data at no additional cost. 

White House’s Mysterious ‘Covfefe Moment’ Was Stupider Than We Imagined

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Government of trolls.

A senator is pressing the IRS to raise the mileage deduction that Uber drivers rely on to offset spiking gas prices

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy
A woman sits behind the seat of a Honda car while driving. In a smartphone holder to her right, a phone shows a ride-hailing app with directions for completing a ride.
Senator Ruben Gallego asked for a higher per-mile deduction from the IRS in a Thursday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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The Senate just paved the way to get TSA workers their long-awaited paychecks

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune speaks during a news briefing after a weekly Senate Republican Policy Luncheon on March 24.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune

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Trump's signature to appear on US currency, a first for a sitting president

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Donald Trump will be the first sitting president in US history to have his signature on the nation's currency.

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction

Engadget : Environment, Politics, Style

File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act.

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Gizmodo : Politics
Is it just a troll or something more sinister?

McKinsey has expanded its leadership training program for top brass, which includes coaching by Navy SEALs

Tech Insider : Business, Politics, Sports
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McKinsey said its top leaders are facing heightened pressure, as geopolitical tensions rise and AI reshapes business.

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