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AI Bailout Could Be Baked Into the AI Bubble

Instead of passing through bankruptcy, insolvent life insurers have all their liabilities-in particular the policyholder claims-paid for by state guaranty funds.

Beatles Album 'Revolver' Still Leaves the Rest Behind

It's hard to believe this summer marks six decades since the Beatles, the greatest of pop-rock bands, released the album that truly catapulted them to that title. And I'm not talking about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal

Many people have weighed in on Paramount's agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery - media analysts, power brokers, political commentators, competitors and, of course, lawyers. For a transaction of this size, that is expected and appropriate. The one person you haven't heard from is me.

Healthcare, AI and a 'Human in the Loop'

AI is the hottest thing in medical care right now - but many of us feel trepidation about it. Just one illustrative public survey sample: An October 2025 KFF poll found just 8 percent of Americans reported feeling a "great deal" of trust in AI managing their appointments or analyzing their health records, and only 32 percent said they would trust an online health tool that uses AI to access their medical records to provide personalized health information.

Darline Graham Runs From Lindsey's Foreign Policy Legacy

All things being equal, Darline Graham Nordone should have the opportunity to develop her own record and persona, both in her service as interim U.S. senator for the rest of 2026 and as a candidate for a full six-year term beginning next year.

Win for El-Sayed a Loss for Democrats?

Abdul El-Sayed beat Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Now he faces a harder test against a strong Republican candidate.

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