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Alex Ovechkin claims he’s ‘not in politics’. His pro-Putin video says the opposite
The Guardian

Alex Ovechkin claims he’s ‘not in politics’. His pro-Putin video says the opposite

After the NHL star appeared in an ad campaign for United Russia, it’s fair to start pressing about the impact of his stances – even if he doesn’t want to talk about itWhen Russian launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reporters asked Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin for his thoughts. It was no secret, even then, that Ovechkin was close to…

OpenAI discloses six new safety incidents
Axios

OpenAI discloses six new safety incidents

OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new incidents in which its models concealed mistakes, sought unauthorized credentials, uploaded files to the public internet or communicated across supposedly isolated training environments.The company also announced a new procedure for reporting similar misbehavior in the future.Why it matters: It's increasingly clear…

San Diego police investigate case of family of three found fatally shot in home
The Guardian

San Diego police investigate case of family of three found fatally shot in home

Navy veteran David Voight, his wife, Amy, and their child were found dead as relatives report Voight was suffering from PTSDAuthorities are investigating what led to the tragic case of a family who was found fatally shot in their San Diego area home on Wednesday morning.The San Diego police department identified the family as Amy Voight, 54, and David…

The Term Working Class Is Useless
The New Republic

The Term Working Class Is Useless

The Center for Working-Class Politics, a relatively new research institute helmed by political scientist Jared Abbott, and the Equality Action Center’s Joan C. Williams released a report Monday about how progressive candidates could win working-class voters. The report detailed a survey of 40,000 voters produced by the socialist magazine Jacobin (whose…

New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
The Guardian

New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters

The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted redA newly unveiled statue of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.The statue was found with red spray-paint. A nearby poster memorial in front of the statue was vandalized with red…

Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran War
Axios

Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran War

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran.Why it matters: The impeachment effort is a long shot in the GOP-controlled Congress, but Massie's resolution is privileged, meaning he can force a full House vote and put…

What Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon Have in Common
The New Republic

What Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon Have in Common

You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free.Inside WashingtonThe conversation around regulating artificial intelligence has rapidly become so wide-reaching that on Tuesday, Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon, and Ashley Judd all wound up at the…