AI Agents Attempt Minecraft Civilization with Mixed Results
An experiment with AI agents in Minecraft reveals unexpected behaviors and decision-making patterns.
Elections
Apple's HomeView Set to Expand Functionality as Indoor Camera
Apple's HomeView hub may soon function as an indoor security camera with customizable features, enhancing home security.
Ring Unveils Innovative Smart Lock with Manual Energy Backup
Ring's latest smart lock features a unique manual energy dial, ensuring security even with a dead battery.
Google Launches Fitbit Edge: A Sleek Addition to Wearable Tech
Google has introduced the Fitbit Edge, a stylish smartwatch that addresses previous design concerns while retaining impressive features.
The Cost of Fuel Has Become the Midterms' Most Reliable Indicator
Strong employment and rising real wages point one way; crude near $92 and a Fed leaning toward a hike point another. Voters tend to notice the second.
Michigan Becomes the Senate Race Democrats Cannot Lose
With four net gains needed and every current seat to defend, one contest has become the point at which a difficult path turns implausible.
Three House Seats and Four in the Senate: the Midterm Arithmetic
Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats on 3 November. The two targets are nothing like equally difficult.
Trump Administration Asks the Supreme Court to Clear a Mail-In Ballot Rule
A federal judge blocked parts of a new Postal Service rule governing mail-in ballots. The administration wants it in effect before November.
Redistricting Fights Return as Primaries Reshape the House Map
Boundary disputes and Trump-backed primary challenges are determining the November field well before voters see a general election ballot.
Florida primary results and key outcomes
Key results from Florida primaries, so far Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.
Keeping Platner's Momentum: Jackson's Short Window to Energize Voters
Platner energized Maine’s Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.
Belgrade Protests Turn Violent as Students Demand Early Elections
Clashes broke out between groups of demonstrators and police as a student-led movement returned to Serbia's capital Belgrade on Saturday, demanding an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. The populist leader has been accused by critics of consolidating power and undermining democratic checks and balances.