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Obama tells Glasgow audience drift towards extremism 'not inevitable'
More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .
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Democratic lawmakers call for data center moratorium and AI pause
After the midterms, Bernie Sanders urged a national data center moratorium, while Yassamin Ansari said pausing AI development should be a priority for the new House majority.
At least seven incoming Democrats withhold support for Schumer as Senate leader
Chuck Schumer says he expects re-election, but several incoming senators want a different leader or a stronger agenda before the caucus vote next month.
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