US embassies are holding off on election watch-night parties, fearing they could get awkward
US embassies in the UK, France, Belgium, and Germany won’t be hosting election-night watch parties this year. US embassies in major European capitals are largely opting out of the traditional election-night watch parties, partly to avoid an awkward repeat of scenes from 2016, when diplomats had to mask their surprise in front of dozens of…
How ‘I Voted’ stickers became an Election Day staple
“I Voted” stickers are given out on Election Day. When Janet Boudreau walks into her local polling place to cast a ballot and collect a classic “I Voted” sticker with an American flag, most people don’t know she’s part of the reason they receive the stickers in the first place. “When I go to the…
A booming Montana city’s struggle with homelessness is a warning — and a model — for the West
Housing costs and the homeless population have soared in the Western Montana city of Missoula this year. For the first time ever this year, the city’s largest emergency shelter was kept open year-round rather than just during the frigid winter months. Jill Bonny, executive director of the nonprofit Poverello Center, which runs the city’s only…
School choice is gaining momentum, and it’s on the ballot in 3 states. We want to hear what you think.
School choice is on the ballot in three states. School choice is a hotly debated issue — and it’s on the ballot in a few states. Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska are allowing residents to vote on school choice, which allows families to use public funds to cover costs if they choose to send their kids…
Bitcoin ETFs see highest daily outflows ever as traders brace for Election Day volatility
Investors pulled a record amount from bitcoin exchange-traded funds to start the week as they prepared for volatility in the world’s largest crypto amid potential election uncertainty. Bloomberg data shows that the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs in the market lost $579.5 million on Monday. That’s a record daily outflow for the funds since they first…
Super Micro Computer could be delisted from the Nasdaq this month amid a steep plunge following auditor’s resignation
Super Micro Computer, a darling of the artificial intelligence trade, has seen its stock tumble sharply after a 1,600% rally, and now faces delisting following the resignation of its auditor last week. Shares of the company have crashed 79% from their peak, plummeting further last week after accounting firm EY said it would resign as…
China is boosting market sentiment by playing up hopes for stimulus
Chinese Premier Li Qiang. China is playing up its economy as the US heads to the polls in a closely watched presidential election. On Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang touted his country’s economy, saying he’s confident of hitting its GDP growth target of around 5% this year, according to state media. He also drummed up…
I’m a father of 2. I won’t give my children smartphones while they live at home.
Rob Archer is part of a nationwide parents pact that aims to delay giving children smartphones. As a psychologist who works in the areas of mental health and mental performance, I regularly hear horror stories about how technology is affecting children and teenagers. I have two children, one 9-year-old and one 7-year-old, and I’m not…
OpenAI hires Meta’s former AR glasses lead to head its robotics team
Caitlin Kalinowski oversaw the creation of Orion, Meta’s prototype AR glasses. OpenAI has hired Meta’s former hardware lead, according to a LinkedIn post. Caitlin Kalinowski, who served as Meta’s head of AR glasses hardware until July, said she was joining OpenAI to lead the company’s robotics and consumer hardware efforts. “In my new role, I…
