Political Campaign Texts Probably Aren't Scams, But They Are Spam

A surprising moment of honesty caught on a home camera raises questions about modern politics—and the role of tech in shaping election narratives. A Ring camera recently caught a bit of a head-tilting moment when Heather Stephenson, a Republican candidate for the Iowa House, was out canvassing in her area.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian said Biden is ‘sprinting to the finish’ and delivering on promises to promote clean energy and slow climate change. The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end.

The Republican nominee faces far more criticism on the social platform than his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. TikTok’s influence has become undeniable in the 2024 presidential election, with both camps leaning full force into the idea that if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. But that plan hasn’t worked out so well for Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Netflix shares surge, but its stock is expensive while its advertising initiative and its pricing ability may be stalled. This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission.

The policy has upset many of Amazon’s employees who say it wastes time with additional commuting and the benefits of working from the office are not supported by independent data. One of Amazon’s top executives defended the new, controversial 5-day-per-week in-office policy on Thursday, saying those who do not support it can leave for another company.

Colorado’s housing market is experiencing a situation like pressing the pause button on a VHS player. Despite lower interest rates, the market remains stagnant. The monthly Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors shows September properties staying on the market longer, a decrease in the list-price-to-sale-price ratio, and a slight increase in the median sales price.