NYTIMES (Stephen J. Rose and Scott Winship) - What Liberals Get Wrong About the Middle Class
The middle class is larger than you think, and growing.
NYTIMES (Michelle Goldberg) - Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party’s progressive-moderate divide.
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond) - Trump heads to NBA Finals as many fans prepare to boo
Trump would become the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals. Some Knicks fans say he is not welcome at Madison Square Garden.
AXIOS (Dan Primack) - What's driving Trump to pursue a slice of the AI windfall
President Trump is pursuing a Bernie-like interest in having the U.S. government take stakes in AI giants — not out of populism, but with a dealmaker's eye for profit. Why it matters: Having the government take equity in private companies — anathema to free-market capitalism and Republican dogma about "picking winners and losers" — has become a defining feature of Trump's second term. - The U.S. government now owns shares of chipmakers, miners and quantum computing companies, often taking a stake in exchange for federal money that was originally meant to come with no ownership strings attached. - Trump said Friday that he "should be a stockbroker," pointing to his administration's recent deal to take a stake in Intel. By the…
President Trump is pursuing a Bernie-like interest in having the U.S. government take stakes in AI giants — not out of populism, but with a dealmaker's eye for profit. Why it matters: Having the government take equity in private companies — anathema to free-market capitalism and Republican dogma about "picking winners and losers" — has become a defining feature of Trump's second term. - The U.S. government now owns shares of chipmakers, miners and quantum computing companies, often taking a stake in exchange for federal money that was originally meant to come with no ownership strings attached. - Trump said Friday that he "should be a stockbroker," pointing to his administration's recent deal to take a stake in Intel. By the…Open
ABCNEWS - Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference
Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September
ABCNEWS - Harris eyes possible 2028 comeback, but some former allies look to 'fresh' faces
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she's “thinking about” a 2028 presidential bid, but some previous supporters are unenthusiastic.
NPR (Rhitu Chatterjee) - People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no
A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad, compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyone return to the office isn't the answer either, say researchers.
NPR (Lauren Sommer) - Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them
The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system could help ships and ferries steer clear.
The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system could help ships and ferries steer clear.Open
NPR (Allison Aubrey) - Can a vibrating belt fend off bone density loss?
More than 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 50 and older have osteopenia, or low bone density. An FDA-approved wearable vibration device is giving some women a tool that could slow that loss.
More than 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 50 and older have osteopenia, or low bone density. An FDA-approved wearable vibration device is giving some women a tool that could slow that loss.Open
NPR (Scott Neuman) - The red state, blue state divide is real. But it's driven by more than just politics
Recent research suggests there's more going on with "ideological sorting" than simply moving to places that match one's politics. It's often one of many deciding factors, such as taxes or safety.
Recent research suggests there's more going on with "ideological sorting" than simply moving to places that match one's politics. It's often one of many deciding factors, such as taxes or safety.Open