President-elect Trump took another jab at the Canadian prime minister on his Truth Social account just after midnight on Tuesday, saying ‘it was a pleasure’ to meet with ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.’ ‘It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,’ Trump wrote. ‘I ...
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he still has lingering doubts about a children’s online safety bill that Elon Musk threw support behind this weekend. ‘There’s still some concern about the free speech components of that, and whether it might lead to further censorship by the government of valid, you know, conservative voices, for example. So we’re working through all ...
Jon Hoffman After a two-week blitz by rebel forces across Syria, the regime of Bashar al-Assad has crumbled, ending nearly six decades of tyranny under the Assad family. Debates over how the United States should proceed in Syria are now front and center for US Middle East policy. The United States has limited interests at stake in Syria, namely preventing ...
The world of digital gaming has transformed dramatically, becoming a powerhouse in the global economy. Online casinos are at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging technology and innovation to dominate the entertainment landscape. This article delves into the growth of this industry, highlighting major players, market trends, and the financial and sustainability factors propelling the industry forward. Growth of Online ...
Cease Government Funding of Counter-Misinformation Research and Activism: An Agenda for Policymakers
David Inserra This blog is part of a series on technology innovation and free expression. Misinformation is one of the most talked-about issues of our day. The World Economic Forum listed AI-powered misinformation and disinformation as the greatest threat currently facing the world. Academics, journalists, and politicians of various stripes decry the spread of misinformation and related terms like disinformation, misinformation, fake ...
What a difference a week makes. As Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s defense secretary nominee, returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with more Republican senators, his once apparently teetering nomination now seems to be on much firmer ground. While Hegseth’s confirmation is still far from a sure bet, a very public pronouncement of support from Trump, behind-the-scenes efforts by ...
Jeffrey A. Singer Breastfeeding may have short-term and long-term benefits for both mother and child: Breast milk transfers many maternal antibodies to the newborn, protecting the baby from infection while the baby’s immune system develops. Research suggests breastfeeding may reduce an infant’s risk of developing asthma and obesity and may reduce the risk of developing type 1 diabetes by 15 ...
A sense of unease hung over the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire last month, where classic cars and cinematic icons gave way to rooms filled with anxious lawyers, bankers, and compliance officials from the motor finance industry. They had gathered for the annual motor finance convention held by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), against the backdrop of a disruptive ...
Thames Water, Britain’s largest water supplier, has warned it will exhaust its cash reserves by March 2025 if it fails to secure urgent court approval for a £3 billion financial rescue package. Without the deal, the heavily indebted company could be forced into temporary nationalisation, piling further pressure on the UK’s already embattled utilities sector. The funds are needed to ...
In a significant setback for the London Stock Exchange’s global standing, Ashtead, one of Britain’s largest equipment hire groups, has announced plans to shift its primary listing to the United States. The move deals another blow to London’s efforts to remain attractive to major companies, following a series of high-profile departures in recent years. Ashtead, which hires out construction equipment ...