More Republicans are calling for an investigation after a second U.S. citizen was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
AI:Republican lawmakers are calling for an investigation following the shooting of a second U.S. citizen by a federal agent in Minneapolis.Open
While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it's become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.
AI:China has mandated AI as part of its school curriculum as part of a national effort to develop a large pool of AI-savvy professionals.Open
A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.
AI:A trial has begun in a Los Angeles courtroom to determine whether social media giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube knowingly designed their platforms to be addictive to children, causing mental health harm.Open
In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.
AI:NPR reporter Meg Anderson discusses the ongoing crisis in Minneapolis, where widespread disruption is causing many residents to live in a state of constant fear and uncertainty.Open
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss will announce a slate of new contributors for the network on Tuesday during an all-hands meeting with staff, sources told Axios. Why it matters: The contributors are part of a broader effort by Weiss to change CBS to align with a set of journalistic principles and guidelines she introduced in October. - Many of those changes, including delaying a recent "60 Minutes" episode, have ruffled the feathers of longtime staffers who worry they threaten the network's editorial independence. - Weiss was hired in October after CBS parent Paramount acquired her news startup, The Free Press. Weiss reports directly to Paramount CEO and chair David Ellison. Zoom in: The new list of contributors includes mostly…
AI:CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is set to announce a new slate of contributors, primarily composed of independent writers and podcasters, as part of an effort to shift the network's editorial direction. The move reflects Weiss's strategy to import an "upstart newsroom model" by leveraging personalities with large, loyal followings—including science podcasters and journalists from her startup, The Free Press—to increase CBS News' cultural relevance.Open
President Trump surged immigration forces into Minnesota earlier this month promising "reckoning and retribution ." - Now he's sounding a rhetorical retreat. Why it matters: The Saturday killing of protester Alex Pretti — and the videos showing how Trump's administration misrepresented it — drove the president to uncharacteristically de-escalate on Monday. - "It's f**ked, and POTUS knew he needed to unf**k it," an administration adviser told Axios. Zoom in: Trump's most significant move came Monday morning, when he dispatched White House border czar Tom Homan to the Twin Cities — and essentially cut Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem out of the shambolic Minneapolis operation. - Soon after Homan's appointment, DHS…
AI:President Trump is de-escalating controversial immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota following a series of violent confrontations, including the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti. As part of this strategic pivot, the administration has dispatched White House border czar Tom Homan to the Twin Cities to stabilize operations and oversee a more targeted approach to enforcement. Homan's appointment effectively sidelines Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the local operation and sees U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino—whose aggressive tactics have drawn widespread criticism and accusations of misconduct—being reassigned out of the state. While Trump has adopted a new tone of cooperation with Minnesota…Open
Investors around the world are losing faith in traditional safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries, fueling a fierce rally in gold. Why it matters: Gold prices have rallied over 17% so far this year as investors hedge exposure to Washington. What they're saying: "Investment dollars flowing into gold are largely a function of the risk associated with unpredictable policy in the American political authority," Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM U.S., tells Axios. - Gold is acting as insurance against "policy fragmentation," says Paul Karger, CEO of TwinFocus, a wealth advisory firm. Zoom in: Global investors are "calling bunk on currencies," Karger adds. - Central banks globally are still buying U.S. Treasuries, which…
AI:Gold prices have rallied over 17% this year as global investors turn to the metal as a hedge against unpredictable U.S. policy and geopolitical risks. This shift is part of a broader trend where central banks are diversifying away from traditional safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries, with gold holdings recently surpassing U.S. Treasury ownership among central banks for the first time in 30 years. Other factors driving demand include the booming data center industry and increasing global instability.Open
Christa McAuliffe’s flight as the “teacher in space” lasted 73 seconds. A reporter who witnessed the tragedy returned to the story and found an engineer still trying to spread its lessons.
AI:Forty years after the Challenger space shuttle disaster, a look at the enduring lessons from the tragedy is revisited through the perspective of an engineer dedicated to ensuring the event's impact remains part of historical awareness.Open
Over the last decade, more airlines have made goofy safety videos to keep passengers' attention. But do they really work?
AI:Airlines are increasingly using entertaining and humorous safety videos to capture passenger attention, leading to questions about whether these engaging formats effectively improve information retention compared to traditional methods.Open
Josh Hawley once was a key ally of President Trump's in the U.S. Senate. - But Trump and his allies have been increasingly angry with Hawley recently, miffed by some moves the Missouri Republican has made in laying the groundwork for a possible 2028 bid for president. Why it matters: Like few other Republicans, Hawley has begun to show a willingness to break with the White House on issues ranging from abortion to presidential war powers. - It's a stunning turnabout for the senator, who objected to certifying Trump's 2020 election defeat and was famously pictured raising his fist in solidarity with Jan. 6 rioters before they launched their assault on the U.S. Capitol. - "Hawley has turned out to be a major disappointment as of late,"…
AI:President Trump and his allies are increasingly frustrated with Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) as he frequently breaks with the administration on key issues, including military authority, Medicaid cuts, stock trading bans, and AI regulation. While some Trump supporters view these moves as a betrayal, White House officials believe Hawley is intentionally creating "daylight" between himself and the administration to build a national profile for a potential 2028 presidential bid.Open