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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1952, Tiiu Aro, Estonian physician and politician, Estonian Minister of Social Affairs was born. In 1990, Luke Adam, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2005, Manuel Sadosky, Argentinian mathematician and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2007, Bernard Manning, English comedian and actor (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Make AI work for ordinary people’: Bernie Sanders wants to pay you $1,000 every year from a government stake in AI companies
The senator is introducing a bill that would give Americans 50 ownership of the country’s biggest AI companies if they become profitable.
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