Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 42

Trump wants to change the census. Here's how the census works

The Census Bureau said it began planning the 2030 census in 2019.

Why is Trump calling on the CEO of Intel to resign?

President Trump urged Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign on Thursday, calling him "highly conflicted."

CBS Reports - City Under Surveillance

The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city's high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBS Reports explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.

Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations

The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.

8/6: CBS Evening News Plus

How common are mass shootings on military bases?; The health impacts of wildfires

8/6: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on a shooting on a military base, new tariffs and long-term risks for people in hurricane-damaged areas.

This car tops the chart of most-stolen vehicles

Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.

United ground stop lifted; residual delays for flights at multiple airports

The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.

U.S. soldier charged with trying to trade Army tank info for Russian citizenship

Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.

8/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democrats who fled Texas over redistricting; President Trump takes a stroll on the roof of the White House.