North Carolina helps kids earn college degrees in high school. It’s a lifeline for immigrant families

A community college program has been instrumental in helping Latinx students in the state access higher education, while educators fear they’ll become Trump’s next target Daniel is a high school senior in rural North Carolina. Soon, he’ll graduate with a high school diploma, an associate degree and a paralegal certification from a local community college. … Read more

McDonald’s posts surprise decline in global sales in first quarter

Firm was navigating ‘toughest of market conditions’ when Trump’s tariffs worsened wallet pressures on consumers McDonald’s posted a surprise decline in first-quarter global sales on Thursday, as demand from cash-strapped diners in its key markets faltered on uncertainty sparked by chaotic tariffs. The company was navigating the “toughest of market conditions”, the company’s CEO Chris … Read more

US has approached China seeking talks on Trump tariffs, says state social media

Development may be indication China is softening on beginning negotiations over American 145% tariffs US politics live – latest updates The US has approached China seeking talks over Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media has said, potentially signalling Beijing’s openness to negotiations. “The US has proactively reached out … Read more

Tesla denies report claiming board looked to replace Elon Musk

Wall Street Journal article saying headhunters were contacted is ‘absolutely false’, says company chair Tesla has denied a report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk as its chief executive amid a backlash against his rightwing politics and declining car sales. Robyn Denholm, the chair of the board at the electric carmaker, said in … Read more

What kind of chatbot do you want? One that tells you the truth – or that you’re always right? | Chris Stokel-Walker

ChatGPT’s embarrassing rollback of a user update was a warning about the dangers of humans placing emotional trust in AI Nobody likes a suck-up. Too much deference and praise puts off all of us (with one notable presidential exception). We quickly learn as children that hard, honest truths can build respect among our peers. It’s … Read more