Oct 17 Watch 9:01 How big data is transforming creative commerce By Catherine Rampell Big data is disrupting nearly every aspect of modern life. Artificial intelligence, which involves machines learning, analyzing and acting upon enormous sets of data, is transforming industries and eliminating certain jobs. But that data can also be used to appeal… Continue watching
Oct 17 Facebook CEO promotes free speech, but takes no questions from reporters By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Restrictions on news coverage of the event drew criticism that its rules undermined its message. Continue reading
Oct 17 NYC to close Rikers Island jail complex by 2026 By Associated Press New York City lawmakers have approved a plan to close the notorious Rikers Island jail complex and replace it with four smaller jails. Continue reading
Oct 17 Will Warren's bet against big money pay off? By Jessica Yarvin When Warren vowed in February to rely only on smaller donations, that pledge was only for the primary. But now her campaign says the decision would extend to the general election, if she is the nominee. Continue reading
Oct 17 Number of Americans with no religious affiliation growing By David Crary, Associated Press The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center. Based on telephone surveys conducted in… Continue reading
Oct 17 Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert flavors for e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The voluntary step is the company's latest attempt to weather a growing political backlash blaming its flavored-nicotine products for hooking a generation of teenagers on electronic cigarettes. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: NASA conducts 1st all-female spacewalk As NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir completed the job with wrenches, screwdrivers and power-grip tools, it marked the first time in a half-century of spacewalking that men weren't part of the action. Continue reading
Oct 17 Read Sondland's full opening remarks on Trump impeachment inquiry Gordon Sondland told lawmakers on Thursday that he was disappointed Trump directed him to work with Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Continue reading
Oct 17 Chicago teachers go on strike in nation's 3rd largest district By Kathleen Foody, Don Babwin, Associated Press It follows months of negotiations between the union and Chicago Public Schools that failed to resolve disputes over pay and benefits, class size and teacher preparation time. Continue reading
Oct 17 Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68 By Brian Witte, Associated Press Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68. Continue reading