Trump states withholding federal payments

Trump states withholding federal payments

Christian Hartmann | Reuters Democratic legislators mostly in blue states are attempting to fight back against President Donald Trump’s efforts to withhold funding from their states with bills that aim to give the federal government a taste of its own medicine. The novel and untested approach — so far introduced in Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Wisconsin — would essentially allow states…

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Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown

LAS VEGAS — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling welcomed just under…

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OpenAI models could help power Alexa as part of Amazon investment deal

OpenAI models could help power Alexa as part of Amazon investment deal

OpenAI’s artificial intelligence models could help power Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa and other internal projects at the e-commerce giant, CNBC confirmed on Wednesday. The collaboration between the two companies is being discussed in tandem with Amazon’s ongoing talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to a source familiar with the matter who…

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