One of the only things growing faster than progress in AI applications is speculation about AI’s effect on the economy. I don’t have all the answers, not by a long shot, but I do think we should expect great unevenness in adaptation, and that itself will alter our world. To see how this is likely […]
TOP FUEL MOTORCYCLE TITLE CHASE LAUNCHES THIS SATURDAY AT DRAGWAY AT THE BEND This Saturday’s Drag Bike Nationals is set to host no end of epic nitro-fuelled two-wheeled action at Dragway at the Bend, including the first NDRC Top Fuel Motorcycle championship battles of the new 2024/2025 season. The championship runner-up of the inaugural […]
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The October jobs report showed little gain in hiring, with establishments adding just 12,000 jobs. The number was depressed both by the effects of the hurricanes that hit the South last month and the loss of roughly 33,000 jobs due to the strike at Boeing. The economy has now added 15.3 million jobs since President Biden took office in January of 2021. We now have 5.9 million more jobs than at the pre-pandemic peak. (These numbers adjust for the BLS preliminary benchmark revision.)
Читать дальше...Three Portland city commissioners officially decided Wednesday to cancel filing an ordinance to terminate their joint efforts to tackle homelessness with Multnomah County.
Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.
Splashy performances, boldface speakers and a carefully rolled out succession of endorsements from La La Land's most coddled citizens didn't bode well at the ballot box.
The winner of the 2025 Youth Stampede Poster competition, 22-year-old Elora Kiddle, has been announced. Her poster is titled "From Grit to Greatness."
Trump ran on a promise to fix the economy and to be different from the current administration. That was enough to overcome his weaknesses on the abortion issue.
Book events Belvedere Tiburon Library: 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; 415-789-2665; beltiblibrary.org. Nov. 7: Stanley Milford Jr. discusses “The Paranormal Ranger.” 4 p.m. online. Register online. Book Passage: 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera; 415-927-0960; bookpassage.com. Nov. 7: Mill Valley resident Sara Calvosa Olson discusses “Chími Nu’am” with Denise Lowe. Noon online; Nov. 7: Ramin “Ron” Najafi […]
Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again.
Located in the heart of Elviria, this charming property offers an excellent opportunity to experience Costa del Sol living in a prime location, close to all amenities. Spread over two floors and in well-maintained condition, this townhouse provides a comfo
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U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific offered their congratulations Wednesday to Donald Trump on his presidential win, as the former president returns to the White House to renew global alliances amid some tensions.
Kamala Harris congratulated her rival on a win expected to have a dramatic impact on the United States' relationships with allies like Japan and rivals like China.
Republicans won control of the Senate, making gains in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana, among other states. A number of House seats were still undecided, with control of the lower chamber still not resolved. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.
With a dearth of Democratic motivation, Republicans gained ground. We spoke to the leaders of both county parties.
On my (paywalled) Patreon I detail how I think the New Zealand Government should deal with President Trump to get the best outcomes for NZ. The primary foreign policy goal must be to have NZ exempted from his 20% tariff policy on exports to the US. It involves Chris Liddell, Peters, Luxon, Peter Thiel, Rod […]
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A look at the Green Peter Reservoir in Linn County during a draw down bringing the water levels to historic lows.
During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump was loud and clear on what he wants to do in another term. Some of his promises go to the core of democracy as Americans know it. Voters have delivered power to the presidential candidate who gave them fair warning he might take long-held norms and guardrails apart. He's vowed to bend the Justice Department to his will in going after his political opponents, and floated the idea of using the military in a campaign of revenge against his domestic foes. Читать дальше...
He expressed his wishes for the development of cooperation between Turkey and the United States in the future
Ratings for TV election coverage dropped for the second consecutive presidential campaign cycle, drawing 42.3 million TV viewers.
"The government is taking action to address the specific national security risks related to ByteDance Ltd.'s operations in Canada," Francois-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry, said in a statement. Ottawa is not imposing restrictions on Canadian users of TikTok, which has come under scrutiny for its ownership under China-based ByteDance. "The decision to use a social media application or platform is a personal choice," Champagne said. Canada banned TikTok from all... Читать дальше...
The Queen guitarist has previously collaborated with The X Factor finalist on her singles Get Up and Dancing In The Rain with her band.