Artificial intelligence is advancing so fast that tech leaders say better safety controls are needed. Here’s how our reporters keep up.
As the U.S. prepares to ban imports of Canadian spirits, it’s worth examining the reasons a relatively minor commodity looms so large.
Explosive allegations of corruption are embroiling a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, and reshaping the country’s high-stakes presidential election.
The founder of the blood-testing start-up Theranos was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud and had been serving time at a minimum-security federal prison in Texas.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently acknowledged that his administration’s early COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor dining were “insane.” The admission has drawn predictable attention, yet it changes little about the record.
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The British government has unveiled plans for a new agency to counter supposed disinformation, sparking censorship and surveillance concerns.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence, aimed at countering alleged foreign disinformation and “information attacks.” The center will collaborate with intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and social media platforms to address what the government characterizes as threats, using Russia as the main pretext. DETAIL: Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly this week, Burnham described the initiative as a response to foreign campaigns spreading “distorted and untrue” narratives, which he claimed undermine national unity and trust. He specifically accused Russia of spending £1.3 billion (~$1.7bn) annually on disinformation efforts,…Open
In one Virginia race and others, Democrats are highlighting the rising costs of health care and possible closures of facilities, putting Republicans on defense.
Pennsylvania Republicans are starting to worry that the state’s lopsided race for governor is directly affecting four of the nation’s most competitive House races.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China have agreed to extend a trade truce. Here’s a guide to what else is happening behind the scenes.
At Heidi Overton’s confirmation hearing, Bill Cassidy and other skeptical senators are expected to ask about two of the most controversial topics before the agency.