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After president's debate debacle, Jill Biden delivering the message that they're still all in
Jill Biden was right at her husband's side Saturday as they exited Air Force One to head for a pair of campaign stops at luxurious vacation homes on Long Island. And she got straight to the point when it was her turn to introduce the president at a tony fundraiser.… Read
An eerie ‘digital afterlife’ is no longer science fiction
Imagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father’s “digital immortal” bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one – perhaps through a virtual reality (VR) headset – is like stepping into a sci-fi movie, both thrilling and… Read
Debate-watchers in Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something. Biden had a bad night
“Oh, Joe." That gasp, from patrons at a Chicago bar when President Joe Biden first stumbled verbally in his debate with Donald Trump, spoke for a lot of Americans on Thursday night. In watch parties, bars, a bowling alley and other venues where people across the country gathered to tune… Read
Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health
Amid growing concerns over the effects of social media on teen mental health, on June 17, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for warning labels to be added to social media platforms, similar to surgeon general warnings on cigarettes and alcohol. Murphy’s warning cited research showing that teens who use… Read
Dagestan shootings spotlight rising Islamist threat for Putin
President Vladimir Putin says Russia's war in Ukraine is part of an existential struggle with the West that demands total focus - but deadly shootings in Dagestan show that militant Islam is a rising threat that may force him to redirect some of his resources. The latest violence, in which… Read
Will Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key
In recent months, Islamic State has escalated its calls to attack sporting events in Europe. Governments are increasingly concerned about the specific threat the terrorist group poses to the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games. But how concerned should we be? While definitive answers on the dangers posed by clandestine actors are inherently hard to get,… Read
Super-rich may quit UK over Labour plans for inheritance taxes on trusts
Private banks and advisers to Britain's super-rich say some clients may quit the country if Labour wins next month's general election and pushes ahead with plans to abolish tax protections on offshore wealth they wanted to pass to future generations. Keir Starmer's Labour Party, which leads in the opinion polls… Read
With defense pledge, Putin makes shift toward North Korea
Vladimir Putin, on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signed a mutual defense pledge with Kim Jong Un on Wednesday, underscoring just how far Russia has recast its relations with the only country to test a nuclear weapon this century. Putin, who is locked into a major… Read
The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has begun, spreading to almost every facet of people’s professional and personal lives – including job recruitment. While artists fear copyright breaches or simply being replaced, business and management are becoming increasingly aware to the possibilities of greater efficiencies in areas as diverse as supply chain management, customer… Read
Japanese players in MLB: Are they overhyped?
There are currently 12 Japanese players in Major League Baseball (MLB) and their rarity results in significant attention. However, 23 of the 59 Japanese MLB players in the past only played for one or two years or were on the disabled list for most of their tenure and only actively… Read
