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AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn
World

AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for a $30 minimum wage draws opposition from economists who warn it could cost jobs and increase prices.

Giovanni Braun · 12 May, 2026
From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight
World

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight

Tuesday's primaries in Nebraska, West Virginia and New Jersey set the stage for 2026 midterm battles over control of Congress and key state offices.

Baylee Vandervort · 12 May, 2026
LIZ PEEK: Steve Hilton could pull off a California stunner if voters take the leap
World

LIZ PEEK: Steve Hilton could pull off a California stunner if voters take the leap

California's June 2 primary could make history as Republican Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Trump, leads a crowded field of Democratic rivals.

Antonina Nikolaus · 12 May, 2026
Roomba inventor Colin Angle made robots useful. Now he wants to make them lovable.
Business

Roomba inventor Colin Angle made robots useful. Now he wants to make them lovable.

Roomba creator Colin Angle's Familiar Machines debuted a cuddly, pet-like robot for companionship, focusing on AI-driven emotional support.

Rya Jetha · 12 May, 2026
Amazon's race to 'future-proof' AI data centers for power-hungry new tech
Business

Amazon's race to 'future-proof' AI data centers for power-hungry new tech

Amazon plans $200 billion in capex this year. A chunk of that is being spent on AI data centers. Titus is a plan to 'future proof' these facilities.

Eugene Kim · 12 May, 2026
If your apartments trash always stinks, consider Dreames food waste disposer — its been great for my small space
Technology

If your apartments trash always stinks, consider Dreames food waste disposer — its been great for my small space

After testing in my own apartment, I would call the Dreame SF25 is the ideal electric composter alternative for small spaces.

Kristoffer Klein · 12 May, 2026
Kelsey Impicciche needs a PC built to handle The Sims, plus more creator essentials
Technology

Kelsey Impicciche needs a PC built to handle The Sims, plus more creator essentials

Kelsey Impicciche has over one million YouTube subscribers watching her play "The Sims," so she needs reliable equipment for seamless streaming and gaming.

Vida Boyle · 12 May, 2026
Save 75% on Voibe, the offline dictation app for faster typing
Technology

Save 75% on Voibe, the offline dictation app for faster typing

Save 75% on a lifetime subscription to Voibe, an offline AI dictation app for Mac that helps you write faster with voice transcription.

Quinton Shanahan · 12 May, 2026
Hubble finds something about the Milky Ways core just doesnt add up
Technology

Hubble finds something about the Milky Ways core just doesnt add up

NASA's Hubble survey may help solve why the Milky Way's crowded core, the so-called galactic bulge, looks younger than expected.

Juvenal Miller · 12 May, 2026
Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia
World

Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia

Trump is expected to press Xi on China's economic and material support for Iran at their upcoming summit, senior administration officials say.

Kailyn Hegmann · 12 May, 2026
OpenAIs Daybreak uses AI smarts to find security flaws
Technology

OpenAIs Daybreak uses AI smarts to find security flaws

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, an AI-based cyber defense tool.

Giovanni Hilpert · 12 May, 2026
I'm a Meta data scientist. My Ph.D sets me apart in Big Tech — but I wouldn't recommend my path to everyone.
Business

I'm a Meta data scientist. My Ph.D sets me apart in Big Tech — but I wouldn't recommend my path to everyone.

A data scientist at Meta says doing a Ph.D made him curious, skeptical, and a good communicator.

Charissa Cheong · 12 May, 2026