Klein: Democrats were winning. Why did they fold?

Klein: The Democrats were on top. What led to their downfall? During the recent government shutdown, Democrats were initially winning public opinion due to Trump’s handling of negotiations. However, a group of Senate Democrats broke ranks and settled for modest concessions to end the shutdown. The shutdown was intended to focus on Affordable Care Act … Read more

Napa man found guilty of attempted murder, carjacking after 2022 highway shooting

Napa man convicted of attempted murder and carjacking following 2022 highway shooting Tuong Nguyen was found guilty of attempted murder, carjacking, and six other gun-related felonies for a 2022 shooting on Highway 29 during rush hour in Napa County. The incident resulted in the injury of Robert Abreu, who was shot in the head while … Read more

Scimeca: AI’s free ride is undermining the creative marketplace

Scimeca: Artificial Intelligence’s Abuse of the Creative Marketplace Prominent players in artificial intelligence are using protected works to train their models, threatening the livelihoods of creators and undermining the foundation of capitalism. This type of creative arbitrage devalues ownership and incentivizes theft, leading to a marketplace where creativity is devalued and ownership is optional. AI … Read more