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Rogers Faces Narrowing Path as El-Sayed Holds Michigan Edge
Decision Desk HQ's forecast shows Abdul El-Sayed with a 67% chance in Michigan's Senate race, as Mike Rogers's time to close the gap is running out.
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Trump and Mamdani to Hold Rare Bipartisan Talks at Gracie Mansion
President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are set to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion, focusing on issues affecting the city, continuing their unlikely bipartisan rapport.
Technology
AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
Experts are divided on when AI will surpass human intelligence, with some saying it's already happening and others warning of a distant, uncertain future.
Policy
Debt Hits $40 Trillion: VAT Seen as Only Viable Fix
With U.S. debt at $40 trillion, Peter Tanous argues spending cuts alone can't close the gap; a 10% VAT is the only viable solution.
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Khanna urges FDA-style agency to regulate AI, warns of 'catastrophic' race with China
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) proposed an FDA-style agency for AI oversight, warning that an unchecked race with China could be catastrophic for civilization.
Energy
Diesel at Record $6.27 Threatens GOP Midterm Prospects
Diesel prices have soared to a record $6.27 a gallon, hitting rural voters and key GOP base sectors. With midterms 45 days away, Republicans face a tough economic narrative.
Technology
Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
Latin music's global success is threatened by AI clones and synthetic tracks, with artists facing potential income losses and a fight for ownership of their voices.
Politics
Trump Questions Timing of Iran Annihilation in Latest Threat
Trump mused on Iran's fate, asking when to 'blow the entire nation up,' while weighing military annihilation, economic collapse, or a deal, as gas prices spike.
Politics
Senate Return Revives Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
With the Senate back from recess, the Sunshine Protection Act may finally move, potentially making daylight saving time permanent nationwide—a move 19 states have long awaited.
Waltz backs White House press ban, calls excluded outlets bad-faith actors
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz defended the White House's exclusion of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters, saying the preside
Trump's DC Arch Gets Military Upgrades Amid Middle East Tensions
Trump says the DC arch will include a military complex for drones and snipers, citing security. Meanwhile, the State Dep
Trump's New Education Strategy Risks Fragmenting Higher Ed
The Trump administration's latest push to reshape universities via a voluntary 'call to action' is creating divisions, a
Obama accuses Trump of AI deregulation failure amid safety warnings
Former President Obama lambasted Trump's AI deregulation stance, warning of a multi-year regulatory vacuum as industry i
New Texas Poll Shows Senate Race Tied, Abbott Leads by 3
A new poll shows the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton is tied, while Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinoj
Sununu's Senate Bid Shakes Up New Hampshire Race
Former Sen. John Sununu's candidacy, backed by significant GOP spending, has turned New Hampshire's Senate race into a p
Buc-ee's accelerates expansion with new locations and first-ever state entries
Buc-ee's continues its rapid expansion, opening four travel centers so far this year and planning one more in 2025 plus
Lawmakers Push Federal Fix to Shield College Sports From Legal Chaos
As nearly 150 lawsuits challenge NCAA rules, the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act seeks to preserve the collegiate
Reading gains offer hope but US literacy recovery remains incomplete
A new study shows U.S. students in grades K-8 made significant reading progress last year, but the gap from pre-pandemic
USDA's 60-Year Animal Welfare Failure: Dogs Still Suffering Under Federal Watch
Despite 60 years of the Animal Welfare Act, USDA's chronic under-enforcement has allowed licensed dog breeders to abuse
Lawmakers Urged to Let Health Accounts Cover Produce
A new push urges Congress to let health savings and flexible spending accounts pay for fruits and vegetables, arguing cu
AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Cooling and Chips
AI data centers already face backlash over power and water use; now, their reliance on PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooli
Wendy's Franchisee With 314 Restaurants Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, which runs 314 Wendy's locations across 15 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to re
Fed review: Supervisors missed SVB red flags despite warnings
A new review finds Fed supervisors knew or should have known about Silicon Valley Bank's vulnerabilities, blaming a risk
Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Hands Reins to Son
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, naming his son Howard as successor. He remains on the
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Actually Lasts Longest
A new analysis reveals vast geographic differences in how long $1.2 million in retirement savings lasts, from age 111 in
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Stretch the Farthest—and Shortest
A new state-by-state analysis reveals that $1.2M in retirement savings can last until age 111 in Oklahoma but only until
Forbes 400: Wealthiest American in Every State, From Musk to Buffett
Forbes' latest ranking of America's 400 richest shows a record $8 trillion in combined wealth. Elon Musk leads at $908 b
Ed Sheeran breaks political silence, calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic and unjustifiable'
Ed Sheeran, addressing the Macklemore controversy, called Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' and said he can no longe
Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Heads to Auction After 30 Years
Princess Diana's famed 'revenge dress' will be auctioned by Sotheby's in December, nearly 30 years after she wore it the
Trump's Tariffs Could Revive WTO as Global Trade Clearninghouse
Trump's tariffs may inadvertently give the WTO a new purpose: aggregating bilateral trade deals to prevent global econom
Iran's IRGC Claims Tanker Strike in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalation
Iran's IRGC struck a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it was illegally passing. The incident escala
Latvia Blacklists NHL Star Ovechkin Over Putin Party Ad
Latvia has indefinitely barred NHL star Alex Ovechkin and boxing official Umar Kremlev, citing immigration law, after Ov
US Denies Visas to Palestinian UN Delegation for Second Year
The Trump administration denied visas to Palestinian officials for the UN General Assembly for the second year, citing a