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Scientists Worry About Political Influence Over Coronavirus Vaccine Project
Operation Warp Speed has moved along at a rapid clip. But some people involved in the process fear pressure to deliver an October surprise for President Trump.
TikTok Ban: Creators Respond to Trump
The uncertainty over the future of the wildly popular video app has brought chaos to its user community — and to the entertainment and advertising industries as well.
In St. Louis, Testing Liberal Might Against a Democratic Fixture
Cori Bush, an activist backed by the progressive group Justice Democrats, is trying to unseat 10-term Representative William Lacy Clay in a bid to turn protest-movement fervor into hard political power.
Kayleigh McEnany Heckles the Press. Is That All?
President Trump does not always watch her briefings, and even his allies say she risks being known more for “hitting the press with a two-by-four” than advancing his priorities.
Where a Little Mortgage Goes a Long Way
Affordable homes can be hard to buy because lenders don’t make much money on small loans. But programs to encourage homeownership can help buyers build wealth.
How Joe Arpaio’s Fate in Arizona Could Be a Window Into Trump’s
The polarizing former sheriff of Maricopa County, a stylistic doppelgänger to President Trump, is running for his old office in a state where approval of both men has slid.
Relief Package Deal Remains Elusive as Impasse Over Jobless Benefits Persists
Negotiators acknowledged some progress over the weekend, but said they remained far apart on a number of issues.
U.S. Small Business Bailout Money Flowed to Chinese-Owned Companies
Millions of dollars of Paycheck Protection Program loans went to China-backed businesses in critical sectors, a study found.
Elizabeth Warren’s Journey on Race Is a Preview of Her Party’s
Going from an all-white sorority member in college to among the most racially progressive white politicians on the national stage, she could help the Biden campaign understand where many voters are today.
In Trumpworld, the Grown-Ups in the Room All Left, and Got Book Deals
A large club of Trump administration evictees have turned their bracingly bad experiences into a new genre: political revenge literature.
Homeland Security Reassigns Official Whose Office Compiled Intelligence on Journalists
Brian Murphy’s office compiled reports of protesters and journalists who were covering the Trump administration’s response to unrest in Portland, Ore., last month.
Biden Faces Pressure From Left Over Influence Industry Ties
Many of his aides and close allies are veteran Washington hands who have profited from advising big corporations. The Sanders-Warren wing of the party is not happy.
ByteDance Said to Offer to Sell TikTok’s U.S. Operations
The Trump administration has said the video app poses security concerns because of its Chinese ownership.
Army Officer Who Clashed With Trump Vows to Speak Out on Security Issues
Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman’s retirement from the Army after more than 21 years of service took effect on Saturday, the same day his sharply critical op-ed of the president was published.
Alienated by Trump, Suburban Voters Sour on G.O.P. in Battle for the House
House Republicans are on the defensive in suburban strongholds as voters reject President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus.
What’s Going On With TikTok? Here’s What We Know
President Trump is talking about banning the app. TikTok may also sell its U.S. operations. Let’s sort through it all here.
Scorching Temperatures Bake Middle East Amid Eid al-Adha Celebrations
Record high temperatures were recorded in Baghdad and Damascus, and experts warned of the effects of prolonged heat waves as the planet warms.
Tammy Duckworth Is Nothing and Everything Like Joe Biden
Despite their disparate backgrounds, the Illinois Democrat has carved out a public life most evocative of the man she could join on the presidential ticket.
On the Lookout for Moose on Michigan’s Isle Royale
The remote Isle Royale, tucked away in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is one of America’s least visited national parks.
Karen Bass, Susan Rice Rise As Biden's Search for V.P. Nears End
Two women, Representative Karen Bass and Susan Rice, the former national security adviser, are among the most formidable contenders on Joe Biden’s list.
Homeland Security Shuts Down ‘Intelligence’ Reports on Journalists
The acting secretary of homeland security said that he would investigate his department’s dissemination of the tweets of journalists who uncovered agency documents.
Mail Delays Fuel Concern Trump Is Undercutting Postal System Ahead of Voting
The president’s long campaign against the Postal Service is intersecting with his assault on mail-in voting amid concerns that he has politicized oversight of the agency.
Trump Still Defers to Putin, Even as He Dismisses U.S. Intelligence and the Allies
Say this about President Trump’s approach to Moscow: It’s been consistent.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Expected to Become 2020’s First Atlantic Hurricane
Gonzalo is the earliest named “G” storm since the satellite era began in 1966, according to the National Hurricane Center. In the Pacific, Hurricane Douglas is advancing toward Hawaii.
A Quarter of Bangladesh Is Flooded. Millions Have Lost Everything.
The country’s latest calamity illustrates a striking inequity of our time: The people least responsible for climate change are among those most hurt by its consequences.

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Why Innovation Starts with Borrowing from Others

In this episode I discuss why innovation begins by stealing the ideas of others. No person has ideas that are entirely unique. We all use the knowledge of others to create our own ideas.

Why Government is Essential for Innovation

In this episode, I propose that government is absolutely essential for technological advancements and innovation. While some want to undermine science funding, research and development, such an act would profoundly alter the future of the United States. For the worse.

How to Use Nature to Save Our Environment

In this episode I discuss how we can study nature to help us save our environment. Nature has spent eons learning how to recycle, how to reuse its waste to nurture life. Is there a way we can emulate nature and save our planet?

Living the Creative Life

In this episode I discuss a few ways that you can begin to live a more creative life. Creative people are not necessarily born that way. It is quite possible to learn to be creative.

Why America is Losing its Creative Edge

In this episode I discuss why America is losing its creative edge over other nations. I also propose a few ways that we can regain that edge.