Almanac Birthdays and Sports Moments Highlight May 12
Today marks the 138th day of 2025 with notable birthdays including Tina Fey and Frank Capra. In sports, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game in 2004 at age 40, and Tina Fey turns 55 as AP Fili notes. The day also features a Tina Fey quote and Microsoft sales totaling 245.12 billion in fiscal 2024.
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War on kids deepens as GOP bill targets safety net
Catherine Rampell reviews a GOP budget bill that trims food stamps and Medicaid, shifts costs to states, and curtails child tax credits. The plan, labeled anti child, risks leaving millions of children without benefits while punishing immigrant families and reshaping benefits timelines. Rampell notes broader attacks on child programs under President Trump, citing Head Start cuts, SIDS prevention gaps, and problematic immigration raids that harm children.
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The AI revolution looms in the margins of industry
Megan McArdle argues the AI shift is real but slow to appear, trapped by cultural lag and regulatory concerns. She notes early gains in startup coding and clerical tasks, while incumbents resist change, fearing layoffs and liability. The eye of a gathering storm warns firms to fortify now before widespread disruption.
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