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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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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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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren questions bank CEOs at Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JPMorgan and Citigroup.
Wall Street banks brace for ‘political theater’ as Democrats return to power—but few expect major change anytime soon

“They can make life difficult, but they can’t necessarily change the overall tenor of where the banks are projected to go,” a Citi analyst said.

By Morgan ChittumNovember 7, 2026
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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
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
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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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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

Overall, 27% of young people – meaning people ages 18 to 29 – went to the polls during the midterms, our Nov. 5 analysis shows.

By Sara Suzuki and The ConversationNovember 6, 2026
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
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I’m working with Venezuela to kill its inflation. Trump’s secret oil deal with Delcy Rodriguez is illegitimate — and unhelpful
By Steve H. HankeAugust 31, 2026
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Why a 1963 bank case should not decide the Paramount/Warner deal
By Shubha GhoshAugust 31, 2026
Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines
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Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines
By Konstantin Toropin, Cara Anna, Ben Finley and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Trump urges FCC to probe media polling, punish NBC moderator
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Trump urges FCC to probe media polling, punish NBC moderator
By Jeff Mason and BloombergAugust 30, 2026
World mostly shrugs off Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ Iran sanctions threat
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World mostly shrugs off Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ Iran sanctions threat
By Yash Roy, Patrick Sykes and BloombergAugust 30, 2026
This baby boomer vs. Gen X Senate race emerges as key test of generational change in U.S. politics and what age is too old for Congress
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This baby boomer vs. Gen X Senate race emerges as key test of generational change in U.S. politics and what age is too old for Congress
By Leah Willingham and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Trump mistook it repeatedly while speaking about his designs on Greenland, but voters in Iceland reject a proposal to restart talks to join the EU
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Trump mistook it repeatedly while speaking about his designs on Greenland, but voters in Iceland reject a proposal to restart talks to join the EU
By Kwiyeon Ha, Brian Melley and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
The Earth is sizzling, but ‘climate hushing’ is hot right now among Democrats. ‘People are increasingly freaked out about other issues’
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The Earth is sizzling, but ‘climate hushing’ is hot right now among Democrats. ‘People are increasingly freaked out about other issues’
By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer McDermott, Leah Willingham and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
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New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules, saying speech and press freedoms are ‘foundational to America’s enduring democracy’
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Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules, saying speech and press freedoms are ‘foundational to America’s enduring democracy’
By The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
‘Long after President Trump is gone, it will still be called Lake Ontario’ — Premier Doug Ford fires back at ‘Lake America’ decree with giant sign
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‘Long after President Trump is gone, it will still be called Lake Ontario’ — Premier Doug Ford fires back at ‘Lake America’ decree with giant sign
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
The U.S. doesn’t have a state-owned oil giant. But in Venezuela, the federal government will control a company with the world’s 2nd largest reserves
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The U.S. doesn’t have a state-owned oil giant. But in Venezuela, the federal government will control a company with the world’s 2nd largest reserves
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
ICE explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push
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ICE explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push
By Alicia A. Caldwell and BloombergAugust 29, 2026
Russia is teaching its children to fight the wars of the future
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Russia is teaching its children to fight the wars of the future
By BloombergAugust 29, 2026
For his latest tariffs, Trump used a statute so obscure many lawyers didn’t even know it still existed. ‘This law is literally a blank canvas’
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For his latest tariffs, Trump used a statute so obscure many lawyers didn’t even know it still existed. ‘This law is literally a blank canvas’
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
‘What is that saying about the applicant pool?’ The FBI will no longer treat experience with prostitution as an automatic bar against hiring
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‘What is that saying about the applicant pool?’ The FBI will no longer treat experience with prostitution as an automatic bar against hiring
By Eric Tucker and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
After 6 months of war, hardliners consolidate power in Iran, but there are ‘serious differences over the future path of the country’
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After 6 months of war, hardliners consolidate power in Iran, but there are ‘serious differences over the future path of the country’
By Lee Keath, David Rising and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
Former White House teleprompter operator must turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine in insider trading settlement
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Former White House teleprompter operator must turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine in insider trading settlement
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
Dae'quan Wright #8 of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrates against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of CFP Semifinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.
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College sports and ‘amateurism’ become the new ‘professional’ as an NFL player fights to return to school
By Joshua HongAugust 29, 2026
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Scientists are using AI to track permafrost thaw as Arctic lakes vanish in hours
By Anna Liljedahl, Ingmar Nitze and The ConversationAugust 29, 2026
Donald Trump, standing behind a podium, pantomimes holding a gun.
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DOJ is turning to an ancient body of law to capture Iranian oil tankers. It’s been so long since the U.S. used it, ‘we’d have to conduct a séance’
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 28, 2026
New York City sends 11,000 more pied-à-terre tax letters as it apologizes to the 1,200 wrongly targeted because it didn’t check 2025 tax returns
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New York City sends 11,000 more pied-à-terre tax letters as it apologizes to the 1,200 wrongly targeted because it didn’t check 2025 tax returns
By Catherina GioinoAugust 28, 2026
In this image released by the US Navy 07 April, 2003, Command Sgt Maj John Sparks, delivers copies of Stars and Stripes 04 April to US Marines from Weapons Platoon, 3-2 India Company.
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Fired Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon, claiming retaliation over reporting on deteriorating aircraft carrier
By The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
Trump officially signs executive order directing government to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
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Trump officially signs executive order directing government to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
DeSantis administration diverted $10 million meant to help poor children, Florida grand jury finds
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DeSantis administration diverted $10 million meant to help poor children, Florida grand jury finds
By Jim Vertuno and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
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Judge: Pentagon punished Anthropic for ‘arrogance,’ and that’s illegal
By Kaitlyn Huamani and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
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‘I don’t have to announce everything, do I?’ Trump bristles at questions over blocked Hormuz, sanction-free China
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
Who pays for a shadow fleet oil spill? No one
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Who pays for a shadow fleet oil spill? No one
By Charles Edward GehrkeAugust 28, 2026
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In border states, even Trump’s own party wants the Canada fight to be over
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 27, 2026
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A consultant who once railed against ‘the billionaire boys club’ is now leading opposition to California’s wealth tax
By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 27, 2026
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