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Bill Gates believes a billionaire's tax is the only option in the age of AI—and 'whatever's left over' can be used as a philanthropic safety net

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Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

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‘Pick another protein’: A cattle rancher senator’s answer on beef prices could give Democrats their first Mississippi Senate win since 1982

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Bill Gates believes a billionaire's tax is the only option in the age of AI—and 'whatever's left over' can be used as a philanthropic safety net

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Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

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‘Pick another protein’: A cattle rancher senator’s answer on beef prices could give Democrats their first Mississippi Senate win since 1982

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‘Like being hit between the eyes with a sledgehammer’: Meet the one town in America that defied election trends and voted in favor of data centers

Harwood, North Dakota residents voted against an initiative calling for a slowdown in industrial developments like AI data centers.

By Sasha RogelbergNovember 7, 2026

A person holds a sign reading 'Save Our Social Security' during a press conference and rally in support of fair taxation near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2025. Tax justice advocates attended the 'Federal Fight Back Rally' to speak out against President Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy, and to urge members of Congress to intervene.

A new group of senators from both parties will vote on how to save Social Security. Here’s what they’ve said about it

By Tatiana SatauaNovember 7, 2026

The midterms didn’t stop the AI buildout. They simply repriced it—and OpenAI is already promising to pay up

The midterms didn’t stop the AI buildout. They simply repriced it—and OpenAI is already promising to pay up

By Catherina GioinoNovember 6, 2026

Democrats just won control of Georgia Power’s regulator for the first time in 30 years — and its OpenAI data center contract was entirely redacted

Democrats just won control of Georgia Power’s regulator for the first time in 30 years — and its OpenAI data center contract was entirely redacted

By Emily Jones and GristNovember 6, 2026

‘Everyone knows why we lost,’ JD Vance points to the Iran war — which has already cost at least $38 billion and 19 American lives

‘Everyone knows why we lost,’ JD Vance points to the Iran war — which has already cost at least $38 billion and 19 American lives

By Javed Ali and The ConversationNovember 6, 2026

Gen Z voters broke for Democrats 66% to 31% in the midterms — and the Iran war cracked their top three issues

Gen Z voters broke for Democrats 66% to 31% in the midterms — and the Iran war cracked their top three issues

By Sara Suzuki and The ConversationNovember 6, 2026

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Cloudflare’s appeal won’t fix what’s broken in Delaware’s Chancery Court

A vice chancellor, Travis Laster, sent his own ruling to the state Supreme Court. Boards shouldn’t read that as reassurance.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianNovember 5, 2026

Republicans made Hasan Piker their midterm villain. Now he’s suing Scott Jennings for $72.5 million

The Twitch streamer is seeking $72.5 million from CNN’s Scott Jennings over a spliced clip. His lawyer says Ted Cruz and others should “buckle up.”

By Emma WitmanNovember 5, 2026

Appeals court tosses lawsuit over Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout, ruling homeowners can’t sue over notices

The decision reverses a Staten Island judgment that ordered the city to redo its notices. Other legal challenges continue.

By Catherina GioinoNovember 4, 2026

States agreed to ‘fully, finally, and forever’ release Meta from claims they didn’t know existed — with $459 million for Cambridge Analytica claims

The judge also concluded the company failed to notify users about thousands of applications associated with data misuse.

By Emma L. Briant and The ConversationNovember 4, 2026

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Gas was pricier on this Election Day than any before it — up almost 40% to $4.15 a gallon since the Iran war began

Gas was pricier on this Election Day than any before it — up almost 40% to $4.15 a gallon since the Iran war began

Right before 1974’s midterm election, Gerald Ford launched the “Whip Inflation Now,” campaign. But Republicans lost 48 House seats and five Senate seats.

By Michael A. Mische and The ConversationNovember 6, 2026

A WhatsApp channel called Lula’s Army grew from 50,000 to more than 10 million subscribers as Brazil’s president staged a historic comeback

He erased the deficit and won the all-important runoff election by more than 3.5 percentage points – more than 4 million votes.

By Anthony W. Pereira and The ConversationNovember 6, 2026

Nebraska voters block measures to legalize online sports betting, rejecting a campaign’s promise of $166 million in property tax relief

Nebraska voters narrowly rejected to legalize mobile sports betting in the state.

By Joshua HongNovember 6, 2026

Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

“A ‘no’ vote doesn’t mean similar measures won’t ever be implemented.”

By Jason MaNovember 6, 2026

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Mamdani confronts Trump with ‘all the members of the press’, hours after CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over White House ban

By Catherina GioinoSeptember 22, 2026

Trump and Mamdani

‘You’re a going to be a great one’: Trump tells Mamdani he has ‘potential’ to be a great mayor and floats federal funds to his native Queens

By Catherina GioinoSeptember 21, 2026

If a president speaks, but TV crews aren’t there to capture audio, does he make a sound? Networks keep cameras away after Trump bans CNN

If a president speaks, but TV crews aren’t there to capture audio, does he make a sound? Networks keep cameras away after Trump bans CNN

By Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressSeptember 21, 2026

Ukraine’s book industry faces collapse after Russian strikes destroy warehouses

Ukraine’s book industry faces collapse after Russian strikes destroy warehouses

By Hanna Arhirova and The Associated PressSeptember 21, 2026

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World leaders gather at the UN amid wars, AI warnings and doubts about its future

By The Associated Press and Edith M. LedererSeptember 21, 2026

U.S. and China propose AI risk notification mechanism ahead of Trump-Xi talks

U.S. and China propose AI risk notification mechanism ahead of Trump-Xi talks

By The Associated Press and Matt SedenskySeptember 21, 2026

We co-led the UN’s dialogue on safe and secure AI. Here’s what needs to happen now

By Paula Bogantes Zamora and Rebecca FinlaySeptember 21, 2026

Trump says he will convert his planned arch to a ‘top grade military complex’ that can host drones, snipers and ammunition

Trump says he will convert his planned arch to a ‘top grade military complex’ that can host drones, snipers and ammunition

By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026

On issue after issue, Trump has given Xi Jinping a pass — even on reports China is helping Iran. ‘I think he’s behaved reasonably well’

On issue after issue, Trump has given Xi Jinping a pass — even on reports China is helping Iran. ‘I think he’s behaved reasonably well’

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026

As high fuel costs force people to choose between filling up or buying groceries, Trump says ‘it’s a very inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war

As high fuel costs force people to choose between filling up or buying groceries, Trump says ‘it’s a very inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war

By Steve Peoples, Jesse Bedayn, Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026

Logan Brown, the founder of AI-powered law firm Soxton

My first law firm billed clients $600 per hour for me to use my Harvard degree on data entry. Thank God AI is changing the industry

By Logan BrownSeptember 20, 2026

A group of young people stand together, each with the flag of Nepal draped around their shoulders.

Elon Musk’s DOGE swiped $329 million in humanitarian funding from Nepal, leaving a Gen Z tech revolution to transform the budding country’s economy

By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 20, 2026

Polish prime minister warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on European countries supporting Ukraine as ‘Carpathian Eight’ meet

Polish prime minister warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on European countries supporting Ukraine as ‘Carpathian Eight’ meet

By Samya Kullab and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026

Nobel laureate says Iran’s repression of society has increased since the war began, but ‘a wave of resistance among the people’ is rising up

Nobel laureate says Iran’s repression of society has increased since the war began, but ‘a wave of resistance among the people’ is rising up

By Amir-Hussein Radjy and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026

Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate

Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate

By James Pollard and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026

Trump signs Ukraine war sanctions bill that threatens up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or gas, with some exceptions

Trump signs Ukraine war sanctions bill that threatens up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or gas, with some exceptions

By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026

‘A huge problem’: Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry

‘A huge problem’: Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry

By Eva RoytburgSeptember 19, 2026

After threatening to seize Greenland by force, Trump agrees to leave it with Denmark and boost military presence. ‘We will be very protective of it!’

After threatening to seize Greenland by force, Trump agrees to leave it with Denmark and boost military presence. ‘We will be very protective of it!’

By Aamer Madhani, Ben Finley and The Associated PressSeptember 18, 2026

‘I now realize I was foolish’: Widow of early Roblox programmer allegedly defrauded out of $6 million trying to buy out a man from his escort contract

‘I now realize I was foolish’: Widow of early Roblox programmer allegedly defrauded out of $6 million trying to buy out a man from his escort contract

By Catherina GioinoSeptember 18, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center.

‘It’s a dumb idea’: Republicans split from proposed ‘Trump dividend’ $5,000 plan if GOP wins midterms

By The Associated Press and Mike CataliniSeptember 18, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House.

‘No one knows what is in these deals’: Trump set to announce new Medicaid drug pricing model amid affordability concerns

By The Associated Press and Fatima HusseinSeptember 18, 2026

Card companies are on a ‘land grab’ to set the standards for AI shopping, even as consumers aren’t yet comfortable handing over purchases to a bot

Card companies are on a ‘land grab’ to set the standards for AI shopping, even as consumers aren’t yet comfortable handing over purchases to a bot

By Tatiana SatauaSeptember 18, 2026

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Former White House economist: science has delivered a cancer detection revolution, now the FDA must keep pace

By Tomas J. PhilipsonSeptember 17, 2026

Trump just explained why an AI agency cannot work. He is right

Trump just explained why an AI agency cannot work. He is right

By Stavros GadinisSeptember 17, 2026

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Congress is so dysfunctional and irresponsible it’s only done its job four times since World War II

By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerSeptember 17, 2026

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Exclusive: Inside the room where Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence shared an emotional embrace in front of America’s leadership class

By Nick Lichtenberg and Eva RoytburgSeptember 16, 2026

Man sentenced in $35 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce: I ‘did this out of greed’

Man sentenced in $35 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce: I ‘did this out of greed’

By Catherina GioinoSeptember 16, 2026

Boys play baseball using a soda bottle on a stick and a rubber doll's head instead of a bat and ball on a ball field in La Victoria in the Dominican Republic.

The MLB and its Dominican pipeline is selling false promises and shady contracts to children as young as 11

By Joshua HongSeptember 16, 2026

A woman gets out of a white Waymo van.

Americans are so concerned about autonomous vehicles that Minneapolis is considering requiring drivers to sit inside Waymos

By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 16, 2026

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Goldman says the economy is rewarding capital ownership over labor — and most Americans don’t own enough of it to benefit

By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 16, 2026

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