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US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Trump Raised $239 Million for Inauguration, More Than Doubling His Own Record

Trump's inauguration raised a record $239 million, highlighting corporate America’s desire for influence.
Many corporations sought visibility by donating to Trump's inauguration.
Questions arise about the transparency of the funds raised for the inauguration.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

OpenAI's o3 AI model scores lower on a benchmark than the company initially implied | TechCrunch

OpenAI's o3 model benchmark results are disputed, raising questions about transparency and testing practices.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Province grilled over Therme's credentials to build luxury spa at Ontario Place | CBC News

Therme is accused of misrepresenting itself to secure a luxury spa development deal at Ontario Place.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The Opaque War Against the Houthis in Yemen

US military involvement in Yemen is less transparent, with updates coming more from Houthis than the Pentagon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Prosecution of people who help clients evade tax in UK falls by 75% in five years

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers have dropped drastically, raising concerns about HMRC's commitment to tackling tax evasion.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How Longtime Epstein Watchers Reacted to the Release of the Epstein Files'

Public release on Epstein fails to produce anticipated client list, disappointing many.
Journalists assert that the rumored Epstein client list is more myth than fact.
#government-efficiency
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week

The U.S. DOGE Service removed erroneous savings claims after media scrutiny, raising reliability concerns about its government efficiency initiative.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up

DOGE's estimated savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts is highly questionable according to NPR's analysis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week

The U.S. DOGE Service removed erroneous savings claims after media scrutiny, raising reliability concerns about its government efficiency initiative.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up

DOGE's estimated savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts is highly questionable according to NPR's analysis.
more#government-efficiency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Industry influence over UN aviation body extremely concerning'

The aviation industry faces criticism for inadequate carbon reduction efforts and lack of transparency in conference proceedings.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 months ago

Meta and Spotify's AI takeover: is this the end of human-created content?

Spotify's strategy with AI-generated music prioritizes cost efficiency over user experience or artistic integrity.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Trump calls it the center of the universe.' Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

Mar-a-Lago has become a hub for influential figures to connect with President-elect Trump, intertwining social status and political influence.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

FA investigates Premier club boss over sex allegations

The FA has launched a safeguarding inquiry a year after multiple allegations against a Premier League club boss.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 months ago

Controversial Dark Money Group, People For Portland, Dissolves Amid State Elections Investigation

People For Portland has announced its closure, following legal issues and scrutiny for lack of transparency in political funding.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

A second slap in the face:' Tiny homes housing vs. jail diversion sparks a fresh round of neighborhood outrage in San Jose

Community backlash highlights concerns regarding transparency and communication from officials over a jail diversion housing proposal.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
7 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Latest On Kyle Tucker

Kyle Tucker's injury was initially reported as a contusion but is now understood to be a fractured shin, causing a significant absence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
NYC real estate

Mathews: Capitol Annex Project breaks California lawmakers' own rules

California lawmakers face criticism for inefficiency in the Capitol Annex Project, with no clear timeline for completion six years after demolition of the old annex.
fromGameSpot
8 months ago
Video games

A Bunch Of Games Are Suddenly Leaving PlayStation Plus, Including Horizon Forbidden West

PlayStation Plus is losing several notable games without clear communication regarding why.
The removal of games may relate to upcoming releases, as seen with NBA 2K24.
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