All posts tagged: replace

White House to Replace National Security Council’s Europe Chief Amid Broader Shake-Up

White House to Replace National Security Council’s Europe Chief Amid Broader Shake-Up

Published by Sam Flores

By Gram Slattery, Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) – The White House’s top Europe ⁠expert ⁠is set to leave in the coming days, ⁠part of a staff shake-up that some sources say could give Secretary of State Marco Rubio tighter day-to-day control over ​policymaking at the National Security Council. Charles McLaughlin, senior director for European and Russian Affairs, is expected to depart as a series of personnel moves effectively places more Rubio allies in key ‌NSC roles, according to four people familiar with ‌the changes who requested anonymity to discuss non-public personnel moves. The moves suggest Rubio and his team may be taking a more active role in managing and staffing the NSC, ⁠a shift that could ⁠result in the once-powerful national security body regaining some of its former clout. Rubio also serves as ​President Donald Trump’s acting national security adviser. European allies are increasingly anxious about the direction of U.S. policy under Trump. Trump has lately adopted a harsh tone toward many NATO allies, accusing them of failing to help …

Barry Diller Bets Big On Real-World Assets AI Can’t Replace With MGM Resorts Bid

Barry Diller Bets Big On Real-World Assets AI Can’t Replace With MGM Resorts Bid

Published by Jenni Sidey

People Incorporated, formerly IAC and run by Barry Diller, has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire the remaining MGM Resorts shares it does not already own for $48.30 per share in cash.  The latest Bloomberg data show People Inc. owns 26.1% of MGM Resorts, or about 66.82 million shares. The offer to buy the remainder would cover roughly 73.9% of MGM that is not already owned. The $48.30-per-share offer represents a 24.1% premium to MGM’s 30-day volume-weighted average price, more than a 30% premium to its 90-day VWAP, and a 10.6% premium to the most recent closing price. Such a deal would value MGM Resorts at $18.8 billion, including debt MGM Resorts shares are up 15% in late morning trade.  “We began investing in MGM nearly six years ago because we believed it represented a rare kind of business: one with real-world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate and exceptional digital growth opportunities. That conviction has only strengthened over time,” Diller wrote in a statement. He continued, “We continue to believe the market materially …

Trump says he could replace Freedom 250 artists himself

Trump says he could replace Freedom 250 artists himself

Published by Sam Flores

Just days after organizers unveiled a star-studded entertainment lineup for Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., a growing number of performers have withdrawn from the event, with several saying they were misled about its political associations. Among the artists who have publicly backed out are Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Commodores. Several said they had agreed to participate in what was presented as a nonpartisan celebration of America’s 250th anniversary but later became concerned about the event’s political overtones. McBride said she had been offered an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event celebrating all 50 states, but later concluded that characterization was misleading. Michaels similarly said the event had evolved into “something much more divisive” than what had originally been presented to his team. Other performers cited concerns about being publicly affiliated with a political movement or party. Start your day with essential news from Salon.Sign up for our free morning newsletter, Crash Course. Roughly two-thirds of the originally announced lineup has now withdrawn. Critics have …

Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans

Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans

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Cognition CEO Scott Wu made headlines again this week when his two-year-old AI coding agent startup raised $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation. Cognition is the maker of Devin, one of the first and, arguably, most successful AI coding agents. Devin, the CEO says, “naturally owns tasks end to end.” In fact, in the blog post announcing that raise, Cognition laid out a vision where “we are shifting to a world of self-driving software development.” So, could Devin replace, say, a mid-level L4 programmer? Yes, and no, Wu told TechCrunch. “We’ve never thought about it as replacing humans. I know it’s like a scenario, folks have said these things. It has never been our view.” In this wild year of 2026 when every day another tech CEO announces layoffs in the name of supplanting workers with AI, Wu says he especially doesn’t want coders to lose their jobs. “We are all programmers ourselves,” he explained. “I started coding when I was nine.” In fact, Wu has been called one of the most accomplished child …

It’d take years to replace America’s aging voting equipment : NPR

It’d take years to replace America’s aging voting equipment : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

A young child waits for her mom to finish voting at Phillis Wheatley Community School in New Orleans on May 15. Many voting machines in Louisiana are decades old. Kathleen Flynn/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kathleen Flynn/Getty Images America’s voting systems are getting old. Take Louisiana, for instance, where many Gen Z and millennial voters cast primary ballots this month using machines that were older than they were. Election officials there talk about having to “cannibalize” parts from dead machines to service others. “Replacement parts are no longer manufactured,” Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry told a state Senate committee earlier this year. “Simply put, the [election] system has reached the end of its life cycle.” A new report out Friday shows the state is not alone in that regard. If not replaced, by the next presidential election the average age of voting equipment in the U.S. will be 9.3 years, according to research by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and shared exclusively with NPR ahead of its release. Historically, jurisdictions replace their equipment …

Free streaming apps that replace YouTube TV for cord cutting in 2026

Free streaming apps that replace YouTube TV for cord cutting in 2026

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YouTube TV offered a lot, including a clean interface, a solid channel lineup, and unlimited DVR storage for $82.99 a month. But as costs rose, I realized I needed to seriously weigh whether what I got was worth it. I was paying nearly $1,000 a year for a service I used mainly for background noise, some live sports, and network TV shows available elsewhere. So I canceled it. That was four months ago, and I haven’t looked back. Here are the three free apps I use now — and how they stack up against what I gave up. Related I replaced my entire streaming setup with a $30 device and free apps Embracing a simpler streaming setup can save you money and reduce subscription fatigue without sacrificing high-quality entertainment. YouTube TV kept getting more expensive — and I kept watching less of it The subscription audit that changed my mind The price was the main reason, but I also kept watching the same few channels, most of which were available for free with some effort. …

Comic taking Stephen Colbert’s slot says he’s ‘not trying to replace’ him

Comic taking Stephen Colbert’s slot says he’s ‘not trying to replace’ him

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Byron Allen says he’s “not trying to replace” Stephen Colbert as his comedy show takes over The Late Show slot on CBS. Allen, the comedian and media executive who founded Allen Media Group, told NPR that his Comics Unleashed show would avoid the political satire that became central to Colbert’s, particularly during Donald Trump’s presidencies. “At the end of the day, I’m not trying to replace Colbert,” Allen, 65, told the public broadcaster ahead of his show’s debut on Friday. “I am not trying to hold on to his audience because Comics Unleashed has been around 20 years and has its own audience. And we’re speaking to people who have been ignored. And good luck finding another show that’s had on more comedians of every shape and size and colour.” Comics Unleashed, launched in 2006, features Allen alongside a rotating panel …

Can Using the Hypershell Exoskeleton on a Bike Replace an E-Bike? I Tested It to Find Out

Can Using the Hypershell Exoskeleton on a Bike Replace an E-Bike? I Tested It to Find Out

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I conducted a test to see whether wearing a Hypershell exoskeleton while riding a regular bike can compare to using an e-bike. Adam Doud/CNET I recently received a review sample of the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton for testing in the Grand Canyon. What I was particularly interested in was whether Hypershell could help me, a 50-year-old, 270-pound guy, keep up with my 15-year-old competitive athlete daughter. The device uses a 5,000-mAh battery to power its motors. The motor attaches to arms that are strapped to the user’s thighs, which should help the user pump their legs so they can go farther than they would without its assistance. But hiking is not the only tool in Hypershell’s bag of tricks. While testing the exoskeleton, I noticed there was a cycling capability. Granted, a 50-year-old, large guy isn’t your typical stereotype for a cyclist, but as it happens, I’ve been one for the past 15 years — that is, until e-bikes ruined me. As a technology reviewer, I come across new forms of tech all the time, …