Politics
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AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared
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- The 2024 U.S. presidential election has seen a surge in AI-generated images and memes. Many of them are absurd and cartoonish, but they're being used to spread false and sometimes racist messages with a clear political agenda.
Politics5 min read - CNBC
Musk-Trump alliance: Why the onetime enemies are teaming up to try to win the White House
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- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump for a second term, but denied reports that he is donating $45 million a month to Trump's campaign.
Politics6 min read - AP News
How Harris and Trump differ on artificial intelligence policy
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- Vice President Kamala Harris has highlighted the need for AI safety regulations that protect individuals without stifling innovation. She has convened tech leaders to agree on voluntary commitments to ensure their technology doesn't put people's rights and safety at risk.
Politics5 min read - Vox
India just showed the world how to fight an authoritarian on the rise
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- The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lost its parliamentary majority in the 2024 election, winning only 240 seats out of the projected 400. This means Modi will now lead a coalition government, making it harder for him to continue his Hindu nationalist agenda.
Politics8 min read - TIME
The world according to Biden
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- President Joe Biden, in an interview with TIME, discussed his vision of America's role in the world, emphasizing the importance of alliances and democratic values. He contrasted his approach with that of former President Donald Trump, who favored a more transactional and isolationist foreign policy.
Politics16 min read - Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Europe's elections promise to shift the EU farther right
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- The era of the "firewall against the right" is ending in Europe, with right-wing parties co-governing in countries such as Italy, Finland, Slovakia, Czechia and Hungary. The Netherlands has also seen a significant number of seats in its parliament occupied by Geert Wilders' nationalist party.
Politics6 min read - CBS
Who is Claudia Sheinbaum, elected as Mexico's first woman president?
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- Claudia Sheinbaum, a former Mexico City mayor and lifelong leftist, will become Mexico's first woman leader in over 200 years of independence. She won the presidency by promising continuity and capitalizing on her predecessor's popularity.
Politics3 min read - NPR
Vintage Trump remarks after convictions renew dilemma for news media and voters alike
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- Former President Donald Trump held a press conference at Trump Tower in Manhattan to respond to a jury verdict that convicted him on 34 charges. He spoke without interruption and took no questions, with his speech lasting 33 minutes.
Politics6 min read - AP News
ANC Party that freed South Africa from Apartheid loses Its majority in landmark election
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- The African National Congress party has lost its parliamentary majority in South Africa's recent election, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape The ANC has received about 40% of the vote, falling short of the majority it has held since 1994.
Politics4 min read - Politico
Gen Z ready to take the reins in Europe
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- Young people are striving for more influence in Brussels as the European election approaches, with many EU countries allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote for the first time. Participation among young voters is expected to be higher than in previous elections.
Politics1 min read - El Pais
Landmark ruling against Trump triggers unprecedented political earthquake
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- Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony, with 34 counts against him -- primarily for falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Despite this, he is the Republican Party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential election and is leading in the polls.
Politics5 min read - TIME
Donald Trump convicted in historic New York hush-money trial
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- Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money paid to a porn star on the eve of the 2016 election. This marks the first-ever criminal conviction of a former U.S. President.
Politics10 min read - TIME
Donald Trump's hush-money trial is a referendum on truth
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- The jury is deliberating in Donald Trump's hush-money trial, where he is accused of falsifying business records and concealing payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Politics5 min read - CBS
What happens if Trump is convicted in New York? No one can really say
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- Donald Trump is currently on trial for "hush money" allegations, with closing arguments and jury deliberations starting this week. If found guilty, the judge -- Justice Juan Merchan -- will have to decide on the appropriate sentence.
Politics3 min read - CNN
Germany’s AfD party has gone too far, even for Europe’s far-right coalition
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- Maximilian Krah, a right-wing German lawmaker from the Alternative for Deutschland party, made comments suggesting not all members of the Nazi SS were criminals, causing a major rift in the European Parliament's far-right coalition.
Politics4 min read - Politico
We’re all living in Mexico now. Politically speaking
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- President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's "mañanera" is a daily, early morning press conference that sets the political tone in Mexico. The briefings showcase his modern political messaging and manipulation skills, contributing to his high approval ratings.
Politics1 min read - Politico
Meet Keir Starmer: Britain’s next prime minister?
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- Keir Starmer, who is seen as a methodical and professional lawyer with detailed knowledge, is favored to become the next U.K. prime minister as polls show a significant lead for Labour over the Conservatives.
Politics1 min read - Neue Zürcher Zeitung
After changing Italy, Giorgia Meloni wants to remake the EU
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- Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, is expected to do well in next month's European Parliament elections. Her approval ratings are high and her party -- the Brothers of Italy -- is part of European grouping that could become the bloc's third-strongest political force.
Politics5 min read - Politico
Roots of Robert Fico’s shooting lie in Slovakia’s bitter divides
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- Slovakia is facing unprecedented political violence, with the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico following the 2018 murder of journalist Ján Kuciak. The attack on Fico has sparked intense debate over political polarization and the impact of hateful rhetoric.
Politics1 min read - CNN
Why predicted gains for right-wing populists could make Europe vulnerable to attack
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- Right-wing populists are expected to make significant gains in the upcoming European Parliament elections, raising concerns about the EU's vulnerability to adversarial states.
Politics3 min read
