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WASHINGTON — No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans.The analysis released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over 10 years by $3.5 trillion. That’s even though the vice president’s campaign insists her proposed investments in the middle class and housing would be fully offset by higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Her campaign policy guide states that Harris is “committed to fiscal responsibility — making investments that…

Del Real Foods, an innovator in the Hispanic fresh foods space, introduced its new Pupusas variety, Chorizo & Cheese, which features the brand’s redesigned look. Fresh and never frozen, the Chorizo & Cheese Pupusas are made with high quality ingredients, packed with 9g of protein, and deliver bold flavors and convenience with no artificial ingredients. Bringing bold flavor and eye-catching packaging to the category, the new offering is available online at delrealfoods.com and in select Costco locations in Southern California for $12.99-$14.99, with additional retailers to come. Del Real Foods’ new packaging, which reflects its authentic heritage and cooking methods, will…

Bengaluru: A recent study by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has revealed disparities in medical crowdfunding based on caste in India.The research, titled ‘Caste inequality in medical crowdfunding in India’, found that campaigns initiated by individuals from dominant caste groups tend to attract higher funds compared to those initiated by individuals from marginalised caste groups.The study, conducted by Aprit Shah, a faculty member at IIMB, and published in the Journal of Development Studies in August 2024, analysed 8,721 campaigns on Ketto, a leading Indian crowdfunding platform, between February 2020 and December 2022.To determine the caste identities of campaign…

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook legendary batter Virat Kohli to achieve a unique feat of finishing most T20I matches with a six. Hardik accomplished this feat during the first T20I against Bangladesh at Gwalior. During the game, Hardik delivered a superb all-round performance. First while bowling, he took a wicket for 26 runs in his four overs, with an economy rate of 6.50. Later, during a run-chase of 128 runs, Hardik delivered perfect finishing touches with a quickfire 39* in 16 balls, with five fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 243.75.…

In the United States and around the world, democracy is under threat. Anti-democratic attitudes have become more prevalent, partisan polarization is growing, misinformation is omnipresent, and politicians and citizens sometimes question the integrity of elections. With this backdrop, the MIT Department of Political Science is launching an effort to establish a Strengthening Democracy Initiative. In this Q&A, department head David Singer, the Raphael Dorman-Helen Starbuck Professor of Political Science, discusses the goals and scope of the initiative.Q: What is the purpose of the Strengthening Democracy Initiative?A: Well-functioning democracies require accountable representatives, accurate and freely available information, equitable citizen voice and participation,…

As organizations continue to generate vast amounts of data, the need for efficient management, governance, and accessibility grows. Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC) tools have become essential for data-driven organizations to discover, organize, and leverage data assets. These tools serve as centralized repositories that help catalog data across various sources, making it easier for businesses to find, understand, and utilize their data. What is a data catalog? A data catalog is a centralized inventory of an organization’s data assets that enables users to easily discover, understand, and access data for analysis, reporting, and decision-making. It organizes metadata (information about the data)…

Microsoft Research Forum is a continuous exchange of ideas about science and technology research in the era of general AI. In the latest episode (opens in new tab), researchers discussed the latest multimodal AI models, advanced benchmarks for AI evaluation and model self-improvement, and an entirely new kind of computer for AI inference and hard optimization. Researchers at Microsoft are working to explore breakthrough technology that can help advance everything from weather prediction to materials design.  Below is a brief recap of the event, including select quotes from the presentations. Register to join future Research Forum episodes and view previous sessions.…

Editor’s note: This post is part of the AI Decoded series, which demystifies AI by making the technology more accessible, and showcases new hardware, software, tools and accelerations for GeForce RTX PC and NVIDIA RTX workstation users. From games and content creation apps to software development and productivity tools, AI is increasingly being integrated into applications to enhance user experiences and boost efficiency. Those efficiency boosts extend to everyday tasks, like web browsing. Brave, a privacy-focused web browser, recently launched a smart AI assistant called Leo AI that, in addition to providing search results, helps users summarize articles and videos,…

PALM DESERT, Calif. — LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history Sunday night when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ preseason game against Phoenix.LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team. The James family’s remarkable moment coincidentally happened on Bronny’s 20th birthday.Bronny James entered the game as a substitute to begin the second quarter, joining his father on the court out of the timeout at Acrisure Arena in the Coachella Valley.Things weren’t immediately smooth…

Orlopp, who has expressed support for Commerzbank’s strategy of independence | Photo: Reuters2 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 9:49 AM IST Commerzbank and UniCredit did not discuss a merger at a recent meeting, the German lender’s CEO Bettina Orlopp told a local newspaper, saying any tie-up with its Italian peer would result in the loss of customers.   Orlopp, in her first interview since becoming CEO of Germany’s second-biggest lender by assets after Deutsche Bank , was downbeat on the prospects for big bank mergers.   Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp …