Jun 24, 2018

UN chief: Highest number of conflicts globally in 30 years

UN chief: Highest number of conflicts globally in 30 years: COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The number of countries involved in "violent conflicts" is the highest in 30 years, while the number of people killed in conflicts has risen tenfold sin

Facial recognition technology is here to stay. And we should all probably get over it — Quartz

Facial recognition technology is here to stay. And we should all probably get over it — Quartz: For the past few years, the world's biggest tech companies have been on a mission to put artificial-intelligence tools in the hands of every coder. The benefits are clear: Coders familiar with free AI frameworks from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, or Facebook might be more inclined to someday work for one of those talent-starved companies. Even if they...

Indonesia’s Order to Foreign Workers: Learn the Language - The New York Times

Indonesia’s Order to Foreign Workers: Learn the Language - The New York Times: Buried in a recent presidential decree is a requirement that working expatriates undergo formal language training. The foreign business community is alarmed.

'1,000 migrants in boats off Libya' as Italy tells rescue ships to stop

'1,000 migrants in boats off Libya' as Italy tells rescue ships to stop: Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Sunday told foreign charities to stop rescuing migrants off Libya even as one group said 1,000 people were on boats in distress in the Mediterranean. With Italy -- long the frontline in Europe's migration crisis -- vowing a new hardline stance

Trump-Warren split-screen offers sneak peek at 2020 campaign - POLITICO

Trump-Warren split-screen offers sneak peek at 2020 campaign - POLITICO: Democrats count on the president’s immigration policy to power a surge in Latino voter turnout.

Turkey's Erdogan claims election victory, opposition wary | Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan claims election victory, opposition wary | Reuters: Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AK Party claimed victory in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary polls on Sunday, overcoming the biggest electoral challenge to their rule in a decade and a half.

Sarah Sanders broke the law with tweet on restaurant eviction, says ex-White House ethics chief.

Sarah Sanders broke the law with tweet on restaurant eviction, says ex-White House ethics chief.: Walter Shaub said the tweet is "the same as if an ATF agent pulled out his badge when a restaurant tried to throw him/her out."

Trump Calls for Deportations ‘With No Judges or Court Cases’ - The Daily Beast

Trump Calls for Deportations ‘With No Judges or Court Cases’ - The Daily Beast: The president insists immigrants are trying to “invade” the country.

Facebook’s fight against fake news has gone global. In Mexico, just a handful of vetters are on the front lines. - The Washington Post

Facebook’s fight against fake news has gone global. In Mexico, just a handful of vetters are on the front lines. - The Washington Post: The social media giant is tracking 50 elections this year. In countries like Mexico, the meddling often comes from within.

As driving ban ends, Saudi Arabia’s women take to the roads with joy and relief     - The Washington Post

As driving ban ends, Saudi Arabia’s women take to the roads with joy and relief     - The Washington Post: The ban that was the last of its kind in the world and had come to symbolize the kingdom’s harsh subjugation of women.

Trump, stumping in Nevada, makes immigration a central midterms issue for GOP - The Washington Post

Trump, stumping in Nevada, makes immigration a central midterms issue for GOP - The Washington Post: Democrats “just want to use this issue — and I like the issue for [the] election, too,” the president says.

With ‘Moscow Muellers’ and other promos, D.C. businesses bank on Trump themes - The Washington Post

With ‘Moscow Muellers’ and other promos, D.C. businesses bank on Trump themes - The Washington Post: Some restaurant owners cite their activism, while others are just engaged in “crafty marketing.”

How diverse are the Democrats who are running for Maryland governor? - The Washington Post

How diverse are the Democrats who are running for Maryland governor? - The Washington Post: The Democrats include two African American men, one openly gay man and one immigrant woman.

Jun 22, 2018

Temkin Group | Experience Matters

Temkin Group | Experience Matters: Temkin Group is a customer experience research, consulting, and training firm. We help the world's leading brands build customer loyalty.

Wegmans, H-E-B, and Publix Earn Top Customer Experience Ratings for Supermarkets, According to

Wegmans, H-E-B, and Publix Earn Top Customer Experience Ratings for Supermarkets, According to: WABAN, Mass., April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wegmans, H-E-B, and Publix deliver the best customer experience in the...

Can the Border Patrol ask for your papers? This tool shows if you’re in the ‘border zone.’ - The Washington Post

Can the Border Patrol ask for your papers? This tool shows if you’re in the ‘border zone.’ - The Washington Post: If you're more than 100 miles from the border, you don't have to show ID. This tool measures that distance.

Sara Netanyahu Indicted on Fraud Charges in Israel - The New York Times

Sara Netanyahu Indicted on Fraud Charges in Israel - The New York Times: The wife of the prime minister is accused of falsifying records to conceal close to $100,000 in expenses, mostly to high-end chefs for private meals.

In the Age of Trump, Civics Courses Make a Comeback - The New York Times

In the Age of Trump, Civics Courses Make a Comeback - The New York Times: Schools that traded history and government for more science and technology are rethinking the calculation, hoping to create a new generation of activists.

Behind Trump’s Plan to Overhaul the Government: Scaling Back the Safety Net - The New York Times

Behind Trump’s Plan to Overhaul the Government: Scaling Back the Safety Net - The New York Times: A small army of conservatives have produced dozens of initiatives like the cabinet reshuffle proposal, with the goal of dismantling the social welfare system.

Who Is Dolly Gee? A Look at the Judge Deciding the Fate of Trump’s Executive Order - The New York Times

Who Is Dolly Gee? A Look at the Judge Deciding the Fate of Trump’s Executive Order - The New York Times: The national crisis over immigration will shift to a judge’s chambers in Los Angeles, before Judge Dolly Gee, who has taken a dim view of the government’s treatment of migrants.

Supreme Court rules that warrant is needed to access cell tower records - The Washington Post

Supreme Court rules that warrant is needed to access cell tower records - The Washington Post: The government had argued there is no privacy in information knowingly transmitted to a third party.

Jun 21, 2018

Democrats Plan New Effort to Target Minority Voters - The New York Times

Democrats Plan New Effort to Target Minority Voters - The New York Times: The party is planning a large effort targeting minority voters in the midterm elections. It includes 50 new organizers across 16 states and several new data initiatives.

In Hitting China on Trade, Trump Is Seen Neglecting U.S. Emerging Industries - The New York Times

In Hitting China on Trade, Trump Is Seen Neglecting U.S. Emerging Industries - The New York Times: A new report from the administration is a laundry list of complaints about Chinese efforts to support favored industries — but not a strategy for America to foster its own, economists say.

Europe Strikes Back Against Trump Tariffs as Global Trade War Escalates - The New York Times

Europe Strikes Back Against Trump Tariffs as Global Trade War Escalates - The New York Times: The European counterattack, a response to the administration’s measures on steel and aluminum, adds another front to a trade war that has engulfed allies and adversaries around the world.

Pentagon Asked to Prepare Housing for Up to 20,000 Migrant Children - The New York Times

Pentagon Asked to Prepare Housing for Up to 20,000 Migrant Children - The New York Times: The Pentagon has been assessing whether bases can be used to house both families and children detained at the border, as President Trump criticized what he called “extremist, open-border Democrats.”

Supreme Court rules that states may require online retailers to collect sales taxes - The Washington Post

Supreme Court rules that states may require online retailers to collect sales taxes - The Washington Post: More than 40 states and the Trump administration had asked the justices to overturn its 1992 decision that restricted collection.

White House announces proposed revamp of federal government, including a consolidation of social safety net programs - The Washington Post

White House announces proposed revamp of federal government, including a consolidation of social safety net programs - The Washington Post: The sweeping plan builds on President Trump’s pledge to shrink the size and scope of the federal government, a long-sought goal of conservatives.