REDSTATE (Bob Hoge) - Bill Pulte Jumps From Hard-Charging Housing Regulator to Nation's Top Spy Chief
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AXIOS (Ashley Gold) - Trump quietly signs new AI executive order
President Trump signed a narrowed executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity Tuesday. Why it matters: The new order lets the White House kick the can down the road while they consider new rules for cutting-edge AI models and what to do about AI's advanced cybersecurity capabilities. Driving the news: The surprise move comes more than a week after Trump cancelled the release of another version of the order with stricter requirements, saying it could hurt American competitiveness. What they're saying: "Advanced AI capabilities make our Nation stronger, but also introduce new national security considerations that require coordinated action across executive departments and agencies (agencies), and components," the executive…
NYTIMES (Stephanie Nolen) - Only the Right Tests Can Stop This Ebola Outbreak. Congo Has Hardly Any.
A chronic lack of investment in development of better tests has left clinicians blind and allows deadly viruses to spread unchecked.
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NYTIMES (Claire Moses) - ‘La La Land’ Orchestral Performance Saved by Keyboardist in the Audience
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from “La La Land,” the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.
| Keywords | la-la-landjustin-hurwitzsydneyaustraliamusicmusiciankeyboardistorchestraconcertperformancesight-readingentertainmentfilm-scorenytimesliving-musicstudentemergencyimprovisation |
NYTIMES (John Leland and Juan Arredondo) - How Three Chess Friends Battled Demons and Saved Two Lives
A homeless chess hustler, a scholar and an aging recluse found hope in a trashed apartment by Central Park.
| Keywords | chessnyccentral-parkhomelessnessnew-york-citysurvivalmental-healthurban-lifehuman-interesthope |
NYTIMES (Tony Romm) - New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda
A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values.
DAILYCALLER (Rebeka Zeljko) - Trump Doubles Down On Endorsing ‘Jerk’ Senator Despite Vowing To Never Back Him
'I will never endorse this jerk again.'
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DAILYCALLER (Leena Nasir) - Fans Boo, Head For Exits After The Black Crowes Frontman Pushes Back Against Pro-USA Chants
'I don't know what you have to be so proud of right now'
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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Vanilla Ice stands by decision to perform at Freedom 250 despite performer boycotts
The 1990s rapper said he is "honored" to have been asked to perform at the event, and he believes it's unfair that the artists still planning to perform are being dragged into a political dispute.
| Keywords | vanilla-icemusicentertainmentcelebrity-activismfreedom-250boycottrappoliticscancel-culturemediaus-politicsperformancerecord-industrysocial-justicepublic-dispute |
NPR (Mara Hoplamazian) - 5 ways to reduce everyday exposure to 'forever chemicals'
Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.