DARK SECRETS: 8 - The Real Truth

Americans are paying millions for a batch of pro-Trump ads

The spots, including a recycled campaign ad, are funded by taxpayers and present the president as a hero

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

‘We all chip in’: America's $40 billion private jet boom is taking off, and taxpayers are helping billionaires foot the bill

Private flyers get tax breaks and taxpayer-funded airport projects while contributing relatively little to air traffic infrastructure

Fortune · Oct 1

The real story behind Red Lobster’s $20 Ultimate Endless Shrimp fiasco: How an American seafood icon lost its way

The disastrous promotional offer, which played a role in the chain's bankruptcy, wasn't a blunder but a conspiracy, a lawsuit alleges.

Fortune · Oct 1

US troops finally leave Iraq: 23 years after Saddam’s fall, America closes a long chapter

The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq signifies a pivotal change in the nation’s security landscape. As Iraq assumes full control over its safety and counterterrorism strategies, the Kurdistan Region confronts obstacles from diminished American military backing amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Baghdad aims to strengthen its authority over various…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Trump’s 'Monster Bash' brings AI titans to White House to police each other

TOI correspondent from Washington : Halloween, America’s spooky annual celebration, is still a month away, but US President Donald Trump decided the country could use an early Monster Bash, bringing together the nation’s top tech fiends, some of whom trace their origins to India.

The Times of India · Sep 30

The BMW i3’s 468-Mile Range Demolishes Every Tesla

The new BMW i3 electric sedan promises up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle on a charge, putting Tesla on notice.

InsideEVs · Sep 30

Trump team scrambles to fix government AI chatbot after it rejected some of his favorite conspiracies

President Donald Trump’s new ‘super intelligent’ query prompt corrected after stating that Democrat Joe Biden won the 2020 election six years ago, breaking with the loser’s long-running fraud claims

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Thomas L. Friedman Warns Trump Leaves US Exposed to Three 'Viruses'

Columnist Thomas Friedman argues that Trump administration policies on artificial intelligence, public health and diplomacy are weakening America's ability to respond to emerging threats.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Bombs without brakes? US-China AI race may be harder to control than the nuclear one

The people building artificial intelligence keep reaching for the same comparison. Billionaire Elon Musk has called AI “far more dangerous than nukes.” Anthropic boss Dario Amodei describes the most powerful models as “weaponisable nuclear materials.” Sam Altman, when asked how AI could be policed, often points to the International Atomic…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Nancy Pelosi Championed a Hong Kong Dissident. She May Have Doomed Him.

American politicians who cooperate with foreign activists, whether individual or institutional, often do more harm than good.

Reason · Sep 30