Washington — Ace Parsi describes himself as “personally pretty against AI.” The Democrat is running an uphill race against Republican Rep. Riley Moore in ruby-red West Virginia and has drafted a legislative proposal to block new data centers that don’t have buy-in from constituents. But after what he said was probably the most complicated decision…
Call it the “avoidance” election, with many on each side more motivated by trying to prevent or stop things than by what they’ll gain. Against a backdrop of continued concern about inflation and the economy, Democrats maintain their lead in a bid for a House majority. They’re currently on pace for 229 seats in our…
Our CBS News House model estimate shows the Democrats retain their edge for a narrow majority of seats and their lead in national vote preference. The advantage is driven by opposition to the Trump administration’s policies and a Republican base that is less likely to turnout. So with that, here are 10 things to know…
Alex Bystram, the executive producer of “Mayday,” was discussing a future episode with co-workers when he learned that one of his show’s viewers was a passenger on the terrifying FlyDubai Flight 1073, and used what he saw in the series to help stabilize the plane. “If, incidentally, someone picked up a tip about something they…
Here’s something Republicans and Democrats seem to agree on: They both see the midterms as being about President Trump, albeit for different reasons. Mr. Trump is so much on voters’ minds that if this view holds at these levels through Election Day, it would surpass his own 2018 mark for a president being a factor…
The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the United States’ request, officials for both nations acknowledged Wednesday, days after President Trump ordered cuts to the exercises. The allies’ summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began Monday morning for an 11-day run, just after Mr. Trump ordered they be scaled back….
Astronomers announced Wednesday they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a “black hole star,” potentially solving a mystery involving strange red dots spotted in the early universe. The object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star — a mighty…
Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It’s dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at its scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located…
