USCC recommends a Manhattan Project for AGI, claiming race against China
(lesswrong.com)
The US-China AI rivalry is entering a dangerous new phase.
The US-China AI rivalry is entering a dangerous new phase.
Donald Trump's pick for energy secretary says 'there is no climate crisis'
(theverge.com)
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Energy is fossil fuel executive Chris Wright — who has misleadingly claimed on LinkedIn that “there is no climate crisis, and we’re not in the midst of an energy transition either.”
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Energy is fossil fuel executive Chris Wright — who has misleadingly claimed on LinkedIn that “there is no climate crisis, and we’re not in the midst of an energy transition either.”
Trump's pick to run the FCC has told us what he plans
(theregister.com)
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his choice for head of the United States Federal Communications Commission: a current commissioner, Brendan Carr, whom Trump appointed last time he was in there White House.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his choice for head of the United States Federal Communications Commission: a current commissioner, Brendan Carr, whom Trump appointed last time he was in there White House.
Farmers' Suicide in the United States
(wikipedia.org)
Farmers are among the most likely to die by suicide, in comparison to other occupations, according to a study published in January 2020 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Farmers are among the most likely to die by suicide, in comparison to other occupations, according to a study published in January 2020 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drinking water systems for 26M Americans face high cybersecurity risks
(scworld.com)
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPAs) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on Nov. 13 reported that 97 drinking water systems serving about 26.6 million Americans around the country have either “critical or high-risk” cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPAs) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on Nov. 13 reported that 97 drinking water systems serving about 26.6 million Americans around the country have either “critical or high-risk” cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The decline and fall of the British economy (2022)
(worksinprogress.co)
When America’s economy overtook Britain’s a century ago, it remade the world order. How it happened is still debated.
When America’s economy overtook Britain’s a century ago, it remade the world order. How it happened is still debated.
2001 Anthrax Attacks
(wikipedia.org)
The 2001 anthrax attacks, also known as Amerithrax (a portmanteau of "America" and "anthrax", from its FBI case name),[1] occurred in the United States over the course of several weeks beginning on September 18, 2001, one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The 2001 anthrax attacks, also known as Amerithrax (a portmanteau of "America" and "anthrax", from its FBI case name),[1] occurred in the United States over the course of several weeks beginning on September 18, 2001, one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Senators call for probe into Musk's alleged contact with Russia
(bbc.com)
Two top Senate Democrats have called for an investigation into Elon Musk's reported contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top aides.
Two top Senate Democrats have called for an investigation into Elon Musk's reported contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top aides.
Noam Chomsky Has Been Proved Right
(foreignpolicy.com)
For more than half a century, Noam Chomsky has been arguably the world’s most persistent, uncompromising, and intellectually respected critic of contemporary U.S. foreign policy. In a steady stream of books, articles, interviews, and speeches, he has repeatedly sought to expose Washington’s costly and inhumane approach to the rest of the world, an approach he believes has harmed millions and is contrary to the United States’ professed values. As co-author Nathan J.
For more than half a century, Noam Chomsky has been arguably the world’s most persistent, uncompromising, and intellectually respected critic of contemporary U.S. foreign policy. In a steady stream of books, articles, interviews, and speeches, he has repeatedly sought to expose Washington’s costly and inhumane approach to the rest of the world, an approach he believes has harmed millions and is contrary to the United States’ professed values. As co-author Nathan J.
The Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump's Return
(nytimes.com)
For those bewildered by why so many Americans apparently voted against the values of liberal democracy, Balint Magyar has a useful formulation. “Liberal democracy,” he says, “offers moral constraints without problem-solving” — a lot of rules, not a lot of change — while “populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.”
For those bewildered by why so many Americans apparently voted against the values of liberal democracy, Balint Magyar has a useful formulation. “Liberal democracy,” he says, “offers moral constraints without problem-solving” — a lot of rules, not a lot of change — while “populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.”
Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese
(nytimes.com)
Nearly three quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to a sweeping new study.
Nearly three quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to a sweeping new study.
Elon Musk Met with Iran's U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
(nytimes.com)
Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday in New York in a session that two Iranian officials described as a discussion of how to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.
Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday in New York in a session that two Iranian officials described as a discussion of how to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.
House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz
(nytimes.com)
The House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, was prepared to vote to release a highly critical report about Mr. Gaetz on Friday, according to a Republican official familiar with the matter.
The House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, was prepared to vote to release a highly critical report about Mr. Gaetz on Friday, according to a Republican official familiar with the matter.
Europe's Stocks Lag Behind US Rally by Most Since 1995
(bloomberg.com)
Europe’s stock market is lagging behind the US by the most in nearly 30 years — a trend that’s likely to worsen as the election of Donald Trump drives a global preference for US assets.
Europe’s stock market is lagging behind the US by the most in nearly 30 years — a trend that’s likely to worsen as the election of Donald Trump drives a global preference for US assets.
Japan Stops a Reactor from Starting as America Goes All in on Nuclear Power
(gizmodo.com)
America is bullish on the future of nuclear power while Japan is turning its generators back on with extra caution. In Japan, a nuclear watchdog halted a reactor from spinning up after deciding it was unsafe. In the U.S., the Department of Energy has set a goal of tripling its nuclear capacity by the year 2050.
America is bullish on the future of nuclear power while Japan is turning its generators back on with extra caution. In Japan, a nuclear watchdog halted a reactor from spinning up after deciding it was unsafe. In the U.S., the Department of Energy has set a goal of tripling its nuclear capacity by the year 2050.
Americans are Googling how to 'move to Europe'. We should welcome them
(theguardian.com)
I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of anger and sorrow about Trump’s second victory. What is more useful is to think about what Europe can do to protect its environment, its people and its economy in a world where the Trump administration may act, in many ways, to undermine and even destroy it.
I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of anger and sorrow about Trump’s second victory. What is more useful is to think about what Europe can do to protect its environment, its people and its economy in a world where the Trump administration may act, in many ways, to undermine and even destroy it.
Trump expected to try to stop looming TikTok ban
(techcrunch.com)
President-elect Donald Trump will try to prevent TikTok from getting banned in the United States, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
President-elect Donald Trump will try to prevent TikTok from getting banned in the United States, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
US Literacy Statistics 2022-2023
(thenationalliteracyinstitute.com)
Illiteracy has become such a serious problem in our country that 130 million adults are now unable to read a simple story to their children
Illiteracy has become such a serious problem in our country that 130 million adults are now unable to read a simple story to their children
American Singapore(s): Taking Inventory of Competent City Governance
(population.fyi)
In 2024, deep in the heart of the Bronx - one of the most reliably Democratic districts in the country - voters shifted 22 points to the right. They weren't alone. Queens moved 21 points. Miami-Dade, 19 points. Chicago's Cook County moved 11 points. Even Manhattan, the epitome of urban progressivism, shifted 9 points right.
In 2024, deep in the heart of the Bronx - one of the most reliably Democratic districts in the country - voters shifted 22 points to the right. They weren't alone. Queens moved 21 points. Miami-Dade, 19 points. Chicago's Cook County moved 11 points. Even Manhattan, the epitome of urban progressivism, shifted 9 points right.
Tuberculosis is rising in the U.S. again. How did we get here?
(nationalgeographic.com)
After declining for three decades, tuberculosis (TB) rates in the U.S. have been increasing steadily since 2020, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
After declining for three decades, tuberculosis (TB) rates in the U.S. have been increasing steadily since 2020, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How Will Trump's Universal and China Tariffs Impact the Economy?
(taxfoundation.org)
President-elect Trump has promised to impose steep new taxes on trade, including a 10-20 percent tariff on all imports, at least a 60 percent tariffTariffs are taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country. Tariffs are trade barriers that raise prices, reduce available quantities of goods and services for US businesses and consumers, and create an economic burden on foreign exporters. on Chinese imports, and a 25-100 percent tariff on Mexican imports.
President-elect Trump has promised to impose steep new taxes on trade, including a 10-20 percent tariff on all imports, at least a 60 percent tariffTariffs are taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country. Tariffs are trade barriers that raise prices, reduce available quantities of goods and services for US businesses and consumers, and create an economic burden on foreign exporters. on Chinese imports, and a 25-100 percent tariff on Mexican imports.
Vance: US could drop support for NATO if Europe tries to regulate Musk platforms
(independent.co.uk)
JD Vance has suggested that American support for NATO should be predicated on the European Union not regulating Elon Musk and his X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter.
JD Vance has suggested that American support for NATO should be predicated on the European Union not regulating Elon Musk and his X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter.
Trump plans to dismantle Biden AI safeguards after victory
(arstechnica.com)
Early Wednesday morning, Donald Trump became the presumptive winner of the 2024 US presidential election, setting the stage for dramatic changes to federal AI policy when he takes office early next year.
Early Wednesday morning, Donald Trump became the presumptive winner of the 2024 US presidential election, setting the stage for dramatic changes to federal AI policy when he takes office early next year.
Trump Advisor's Denaturalization Project Sparks Concern Among Immigrants
(balleralert.com)
A tweet from Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller has sparked intense debate and concern among immigrant communities after Trump’s recent victory.
A tweet from Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller has sparked intense debate and concern among immigrant communities after Trump’s recent victory.