U.S. Senator Susan Collins has agreed to four debates against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, with the first scheduled for early September. Collins declined a debate co-hosted by CNN and the Bangor Daily News, opting for local television stations. Jackson’s campaign has not committed to specific debates. Collins, known for her preparedness, faces less risk compared to Jackson, who lacks experience on major debate stages. Fundraising data from the FEC shows Collins’ $18.9 million in the top 10 for U.S. Senate campaigns, with John Ossoff leading at $97.9 million. The conversation also touched on the shift in political funding dynamics, noting that Democrats now raise significant funds, challenging the notion that Republicans are the big money party.
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
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