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Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 1dSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Forcing companies to build in emergency stops sounds reasonable on paper but risks slowing down useful AI development without clear evidence of the threat.

Lawyers Seek Withdrawal From Combs’ $100M Lawsuit — 2dSher Tremonte moved to quit Combs' $100M suit, saying fees are over 90 days in arrears and he cut contact for four months. Combs says he switched over unapproved bills.

Maya Lindstrom Combs blaming unapproved charges feels like a convenient excuse when the real issue is a $100 million suit going nowhere.

Metroid Ravenous Announced For Switch 2, Release Date ConfirmedTech — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher A confirmed release date is a nice change from the usual delays. I'll probably pick this up day one if it stays true to the series.

Kirby and the World Beyond with Zelda crossover coming to Switch 2 in 2027 — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez Kirby teaming up with Zelda sounds interesting if they keep the levels creative and not too serious.

Nintendo Ocarina of Time remake set for November Switch 2 launch — Sep 8, 2026

FDA Authorizes Juul2 E-CigaretteHealth — Aug 28, 2026The FDA has authorized Juul Labs’ Juul2 e-cigarette system, including a device and 18 mg/mL tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods, and noted that a significant share of adult smokers switched from cigarettes to these products, with higher switching rates for menthol. Regulators emphasized that complete switching offers greater health benefits than dual use and that the agency approved these products because their population health benefits outweigh the risks, bringing the total FDA-authorized Juul items to 48 while signaling ongoing market expansion and future adult-focused flavor and strength applications.

Patriots Kicker Borregales Takes Diggs’ Former No. 8 — Sep 6, 2026Patriots kicker Andy Borregales switched from No. 36 to No. 8, a number that traces back to his earliest days in football and became available after Stefon Diggs left the team. Entering his second season, he aims to build on a strong rookie year (27 of 32 FG, 53 of 55 XP, 134 points) and establish himself in the season opener against the Seahawks after a rocky preseason.

Rachel Meyers Funny how a jersey number just becomes available and it means so much to a guy. Good story, hope he balls out against Seattle.

George Floyd’s Brother Denounces Violence: ‘Do This Peacefully’Reporting — Jun 1, 2020Speaking at the spot where George Floyd died, his brother — Terrence Floyd — urged protesters to “switch it up” and refrain from violence. “Let’s switch it up, do this peacefully … please,” Terrence said at a memorial…

Two Families Slap US Hospital With Lawsuit Over Babies Allegedly Being Switched At Birth — Jul 16, 2026Two families have filed a lawsuit against a North Dakota hospital after a man alleged he and another man were mistakenly switched at birth more than three decades ago.

SC Democrat Announces She’s Flipping to Republican Party After Having a Realization: ‘It Was in My Heart’Reporting — Feb 24, 2022There has been a growing trend of Democratic politicians switching parties. In the last year, particularly, there have been numerous party switches throughout the U.S. Take Harriet Holman for example. Holman is a…

Flashback: Chuck Norris Explains Why He Switched from Democrat to Republican, Rips on ObamaOpinion — Sep 9, 2023A 2014 video of Chuck Norris explaining his switch in political affiliation has once again garnered attention. In the interview, the “Walker Texas Ranger” star explained why he decided to change his political…

More Than 39,000 Democrats in Pennsylvania Switched to Become Republicans in 2022Reporting — Aug 4, 2022The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is losing voters at an increased rate with more than 39,000 switching registration from Democrat to Republican in 2022 alone. Some disgruntled voters cited Democrats’ alleged…

Mothers Give Birth to Each Other's Babies After Nightmare IVF Mix-UpReporting — Nov 12, 2021You’ve probably heard stories about babies switched at birth, but the two little ones in this tale were switched before birth. The mix-up would’ve been impossible before the advent of in vitro fertilization. Now that…

‘Capital B’: Manchin Reacts to Report He Is Considering Switching PartiesReporting — Oct 20, 2021Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is smacking down a report that he is considering switching parties. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Manchin said, “I can’t control rumors, and it’s bullsh*t, bullsh*t spelled with a B, U…

Switch plans $10B IPO with Goldman Sachs, JPMorganFinance — Jul 14, 2026Switch is lining up an IPO that could raise up to $10 billion and value the company at about $80 billion including debt, with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase as lead underwriters and a potential fourth-quarter listing. The move highlights robust demand for AI infrastructure and data-center capacity, as Switch serves major clients and expands its role in the AI compute ecosystem.

Harris Reverses Course on Plastic Straw Ban — Sep 6, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris is switching her position yet again. This time, the switch involves beverage delivery vessels. In a 2019 CNN town hall, Harris was asked about the idea of banning plastic straws. “I think we…

Joe Scarborough Blasts Chicago Teachers for Voting to Switch to Remote Learning: ‘Quit’Reporting — Jan 5, 2022MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough says teachers should “quit” their jobs if they do not want to teach in classrooms after the Chicago Teachers Union voted to switch to remote learning due to concerns about COVID-19. During a…

Trump Campaign Parts Ways With Powell After Vote-Switching ClaimReporting — Nov 23, 2020President Donald Trump’s election campaign distanced itself on Sunday from Sidney Powell, a lawyer who claimed without evidence at a news conference last week that electronic voting systems had switched millions of…

Texas State Rep Deals Blow to Democrats, Switches to GOP: The Values of Those in DC Are Not Our ValuesOpinion — Nov 16, 2021Texas state Rep. Ryan Guillen is sending shockwaves through Texas politics as he announced his decision to switch from the Democratic Party to the GOP this week. Guillen’s district, which represents Rio Grande City…

Pentagon Switches Thanksgiving Dinner for Troops to ‘Grab-and-Go Style Takeout’Reporting — Nov 25, 2020U.S. troops will be experiencing Thanksgiving differently this year in attempts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Department of Defense announced Monday the meals would be “switched to grab-and-go style takeout…

Joe Walsh, Who Ran for GOP Nomination in 2020, Switches to Dem Party — Jun 4, 2025Former U.S. Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh has announced he is switching to the Democratic Party in a lengthy Substack post Tuesday. “Three words I never thought I’d ever utter: I’m a Democrat. This former Republican…

Georgia Dem Switches Parties — Absolutely Savages Radical, Lawless Democratic PartyOpinion — Jul 12, 2023Two-term Georgia state Rep. Mesha Mainor announced Tuesday her switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Mainor, who represents the 56th District in Atlanta, said she was making the move to better serve her…

GOP Elected Official Who Backed Trump Leaves Republican Party and Becomes a DemocratReporting — Feb 16, 2023Politicians from both parties were left shocked after a long-time New Jersey Republican announced he was switching sides. Senator Sam Thompson, 87, made the unexpected switch on Monday, leaving lawmakers on both sides…

Party-Switching Congressman Who Pledged Loyalty to Trump Sparks Heated NJ PrimaryReporting — Jul 7, 2020Congressman Jeff Van Drew outraged New Jersey Democrats and delighted Donald Trump last year when he switched parties and pledged his “undying support” to the Republican president. He will face challenges from all sides…

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