The AI backpedaling has begun: 2028 Democratic contenders who bet big on data centers are suddenly retreating amid a growing voter revolt. Why it matters: The politics of AI are evolving almost as rapidly as the technology. - Just a few months ago, potential 2028 presidential candidates — including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore — were bending over backwards to lure data centers, with offers of lavish tax breaks and other goodies. - The projects seemed like no-brainers to many pols: They promised jobs, made building trade unions happy, took on China and pleased Silicon Valley execs. - Now those Democrats are abruptly retreating — and vowing to protect voters from the…
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.
A student objected to the potential closure of her New York City middle school. The professor, speaking on a hot mic, said, “They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school.” The comment was assailed as racist.
America is celebrating its first U.S. men's hockey gold since the '80s , toppling Canada with a clutch overtime goal amid historically sharp tensions between the neighboring nations. The big picture: The victory was extra sweet for the MAGA world, which swiftly seized the win as an opportunity to roast Ottawa — and uplift Team USA's star player Jack Hughes' patriotism after calling out other athletes for criticizing the current state of the country. - "We're USA. We're so proud to be Americans. Tonight was all for the country," Hughes said after the win. Case in point: In one of several posts celebrating the win, the official White House page shared an image that appeared to show a bald eagle gripping a goose in its talons (though,…
Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.