The Daily Populous

Friday May 1st, 2026 evening edition

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is weighing yet another presidential run in 2028, according to a conversation she had with the Rev.

“I served for four years, being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States,” Harris said.

What I doubt is that she has the backing to actually secure the presidency for the Democrats.

What has she done to better the lives of people who voted for her in the months since she lost the presidential election?.

Instead of standing up for the people who voted for her, Harris has been absent from the conversation that Democrats should be easily winning.

My problems with Harris go beyond the tired trope that a woman, especially a woman of color, cannot be president.

Even if Democrats like her, Harris would be a weak candidate against any of the Republicans mentioned. »

Chinese Courts Rule Companies Cannot Fire Workers Simply to Replace Them With AI

Authored by caixinglobal.com

Chinese courts have ruled that companies cannot legally terminate employees solely to replace them with cost-saving AI, establishing a key precedent for labor rights amid tech sector automation.[para.

Chinese labor disputes require prior mediation and arbitration per the Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law before litigation.[para.

The bureau ruled the AI pivot a deliberate, predictable strategy, not unforeseeable, so firing illegally shifted risks to the employee.[para. »

Scientology ‘speed running’ trend has LA abuzz and church unhappy

Authored by theguardian.com
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Throngs of mostly adolescent boys and young men have been rushing the Church of Scientology’s international headquarters on the famed street.

Los Angeles police have received five reports of trespassing incidents – two of which appeared correlated to speed-running attempts, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Many celebrities, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta, belong to the church, which has an outsize presence in Los Angeles. »

American general confirms Russia aiding Iran in war with US

Authored by kyivindependent.com

U.S. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed in an April 30 congressional hearing that Russia is supporting Iran in the current war with the United States.

During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 30, Caine was asked to confirm Russia's direct involvement in the U.S.-Iran war.

"There's no question that Vladimir Putin's Russia is taking serious action to undermine our efforts for success in Iran," Republican Senator Roger Wicker asked. »

Palantir CEO Says Legalizing War Crimes Would Be Good for Business

Authored by futurism.com

In an interview at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit this week, Karp even took it a step further, arguing that legalizing US war crimes would open up a whole new market for Palantir.

In another part of his interview at DealBook, the Palantir CEO reaffirmed his commitment to ICE, emphasizing the important role he plays in making immigrants lives worse.

More on Palantir: CEO of Palantir Says He Spends a Large Amount of Time Talking to Nazis. »