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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

AI Wealth Debate: Who Gets the Share?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on X that artificial intelligence could create trillions of dollars soon. She presented two options: let a few billionaires keep getting richer, or tax AI and put the money into schools, health care, and jobs. Warren has warned that fast automation could push many workers

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Nvidia CEO Invited to Talk About China Sales

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang to appear before the Senate Banking Committee next week. The request, sent on Thursday, frames the hearing as a chance for Huang to explain how Nvidia views U. S. export laws and its business in China. Nvidia’s chips are a key

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

How Party Leaders Pick Their Battles in Close Races

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer didn’t mince words this week when he stood before reporters. “We have our pick in Maine, ” he declared, naming Graham Platner as the party’s top Senate candidate even though Platner’s campaign has faced one controversy after another. Just days ahead of Maine’s

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Leadership Shake-Up: What Happens Next?

Senegal’s president just made a bold move by firing the prime minister, shaking up the country’s political scene. The decision also scrapped the entire government, leaving ministers in charge of day-to-day tasks until new ones are picked. The two leaders had once been allies but turned into rivals o

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Weather Woes Push Sugar Prices Higher

Market chatter shows sugar costs rising after worries grow that a strong El Niño could dry out key crop areas in Brazil, India and Thailand. Recent data from the International Sugar Organization point to a possible drop in global supply for 2026/27, which could tighten the market. Meanwhile, r

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pittsburgh’s quiet rise in the AI hardware race

Mark Cuban’s recent visit to Carnegie Mellon wasn’t just about nostalgia—it was a clear message about where the next big tech wave is heading. The billionaire investor, who left Pennsylvania during its industrial decline decades ago, surprised many by picking Pittsburgh as his top choice for a start

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Massachusetts Faces New Campaign‑Finance Debate

Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum

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May 17 2026FINANCE

From Investor to Believer: What Made Mark Cuban Finally See Crypto’s Potential

Mark Cuban wasn’t always a fan of cryptocurrency. Long before his public support, he brushed off early chances to get involved. Coinbase’s co-founder tried reaching out years ago, but Cuban passed on the opportunity. He later admitted he simply didn’t understand the tech well enough at the time. Yea

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ads Get a Boost from AI at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is pushing the limits of advertising by turning ads into interactive, scene‑specific experiences. The company announced new tools that let brands place shoppable spots on the screen while a show pauses, and it has teamed up with Kerv. ai to match ads to particular moments in m

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