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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
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New York Democrat fears 'hysterical' resistance will crowd out much-needed restructuring of the party
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., on Monday said members of the "hysterical" and "hyperbolic" side of his party risk pushing back on the restructuring that Democrats need. On his "Making Sense" podcast, host Sam Harris asked Torres about whether he believed the Democratic Party will begin swinging further to the left or moderate itself after losing ground with working-class voters in 2024. Torres remarked that "it remains to be seen," though he's seen recognition that the party was likely too far left on immigration issues. In the meantime, he urged there to be a "fundamental restructuring" of the party and "return to a rational center." Ny Democrat Calls Out Far-left 'Absurdities' From 'College-educated Elites' Influencing Party He feared President Donald Trump and the "Team Resistance" Democrats would prevent that from happening. "There's a divide between what I would say are two teams in the Democratic Party," Torres said. "There's Team Restraint and Team Resistance, right? There are those in Team Resistance who feel like we should react hysterically to everything that Donald Trump says or does, and then there are those who feel like we should pick and choose our battles and be strategic." Read On The Fox News App He continued, "But I worry that the momentum is on the side of hysterical, hyperbolic resistance, and the enormous expenditure of time and energy in resistance might crowd out the restructuring and moderation that needs to happen within the Democratic Party." Torres has been a vocal critic of his party for "pandering" to the far left and has gone so far as to blame them for Trump's re-election in November. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "Donald Trump has no greater friend than the far left, which has managed to alienate historic numbers of Latinos, Blacks, Asians, and Jews from the Democratic Party with absurdities like 'Defund the Police' or 'From the River to the Sea' or 'Latinx,'" Torres wrote on X following the 2024 election. Torres himself has received backlash from progressives for his support for Israel in its war against article source: New York Democrat fears 'hysterical' resistance will crowd out much-needed restructuring of the party
Fox News
9 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
New York Democrat fears 'hysterical' resistance will crowd out much-needed restructuring of the party
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., on Monday said members of the "hysterical" and "hyperbolic" side of his party risk pushing back on the restructuring that Democrats need. On his "Making Sense" podcast, host Sam Harris asked Torres about whether he believed the Democratic Party will begin swinging further to the left or moderate itself after losing ground with working-class voters in 2024. Torres remarked that "it remains to be seen," though he's seen recognition that the party was likely too far left on immigration issues. In the meantime, he urged there to be a "fundamental restructuring" of the party and "return to a rational center." He feared President Donald Trump and the "Team Resistance" Democrats would prevent that from happening. "There's a divide between what I would say are two teams in the Democratic Party," Torres said. "There's Team Restraint and Team Resistance, right? There are those in Team Resistance who feel like we should react hysterically to everything that Donald Trump says or does, and then there are those who feel like we should pick and choose our battles and be strategic." He continued, "But I worry that the momentum is on the side of hysterical, hyperbolic resistance, and the enormous expenditure of time and energy in resistance might crowd out the restructuring and moderation that needs to happen within the Democratic Party." Torres has been a vocal critic of his party for "pandering" to the far left and has gone so far as to blame them for Trump's re-election in November. "Donald Trump has no greater friend than the far left, which has managed to alienate historic numbers of Latinos, Blacks, Asians, and Jews from the Democratic Party with absurdities like 'Defund the Police' or 'From the River to the Sea' or 'Latinx,'" Torres wrote on X following the 2024 election. Torres himself has received backlash from progressives for his support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Why neurologist Guy Leschziner links the seven deadly sins to human biology
Gluttony, greed, sloth, pride, envy, lust and anger are traditionally seen as the root of all evil. But can these undesirable behaviours actually stem from the biology of our brains? Neurologist Guy Leschziner believes so. Last November, when he launched his book Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human, and delved into the neuroscientific and psychological basis of these human tendencies, the London-based professor encouraged much debate. 'The seven deadly sins are woven into the tapestry of what it is to be human,' he later wrote in The Guardian. 'Each of these tendencies, at least in moderation or in specific circumstances, can be seen as a tool for survival.' He went on to say that the origins of the definition of these traits lies in evolutionary imperatives to preserve the tribe and they raise more of a biological question for us than a moral one. A window into human society 'I was trying to understand how the brain, our biology, influences why we behave badly, and how a better understanding of these processes could actually give us opportunities to make the world a better place,' Leschziner tells The Hindu, on the sidelines of the Kerala Literature Festival 2025. 'I study people at the extremes of the human experience to understand how their brains cause changes in behaviour and how it applies to all of us.' In the introduction of the book, Leschziner explains how the past 25 years of his life as a practising doctor have offered him a window into human society, allowing him to explore aspects of humanity that few outside the world of medicine can see. Leschziner's grandfather was himself a victim of the deadly sins: he escaped Nazi Germany with his brother, but their families perished in concentration camps. At his clinic, Leschziner encounters patients from countries like Afghanistan, Syria, and the former Yugoslavia — 'all in London as an outcome of war and upheaval, fruits of human sins'. A consultant neurologist at the Department of Neurology and Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, as well as London Bridge Hospital, the Cromwell Hospital, and One Welbeck, Leschziner is a determinist. 'I believe that everything is a function of the connections within our brain and how it works,' he explains. 'There are factors entirely beyond our control that influence how we behave. For some, it's genetic; for others, it's due to disease or disorder. But, for many, it's shaped by what we're exposed to — either in the womb or later in life — which fundamentally affects how our brains are configured.' Making sense of sleep Seven Deadly Sins is Leschziner'sthird book, and has won critical acclaim. However, initially, he had no intention of becoming an author as he was busy with his medical practice. A literary agent, impressed by Leschziner's BBC radio series on the mysteries of sleep, persuaded him to pen his experiences. Leschziner's first book, The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience and the Secret World of Sleep, published in 2019, provided fascinating insights into the sleeping mind, as he drew on case studies of his own patients. The Scientist named it the best neuroscience book of the year, while Forbes termed it one of the must-read books of the year. He is glad that sleep is finally receiving more attention in medical research. Throughout his remarkable career, Leschziner has helped people manage insomnia, sleep apnoea, restless leg syndrome, and many other sleep disorders. 'When I was in medical school, we were taught nothing at all about sleep; it didn't even figure on the curriculum,' says Leschziner, who was the clinical lead for the Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy's Hospital, one of Europe's largest sleep units, for over a decade. 'There are entire generations of doctors who know nothing about sleep or were never taught its importance. Now we're beginning to understand the far-reaching consequences of poor sleep on our physical, psychological, and neurological health.' Shortcut to dementia? He says that getting less than the recommended seven to eight-and-a-half hours of sleep is a growing concern. 'Sleep is crucial for every aspect of our daytime functioning,' says Leschziner. 'We know it's linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, and there is increasing evidence that it raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. One major issue, which I believe will affect the entire world in the future, is the connection between sleep and dementia — especially as dementia is becoming more prevalent globally with ageing populations.' Leschziner is equally intrigued by dreams. 'One of the major mysteries that remains is the function of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep — the stage we most closely associate with dreaming,' he says. 'This stage is crucial for memory consolidation, moving information from the brain's short-term memory circuits to longer-term storage. But REM sleep serves other roles as well; it is probably responsible for regulating our emotions. My own view is that, during sleep, we're essentially creating a model of the world because we need it to make sense of our experiences.' Though initially hesitant to wield the pen, writing has taken Leschziner into a world beyond the hospital. 'I chose a career in neurology after reading Oliver Sacks' The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat,' he says. 'If my books can inspire even one person to study the brain, I'll be very happy.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Town crier, former MP and veteran councillors set be honoured in borough
Great Harwood's town crier, Hyndburn's former Labour MP and an ex-political leader of the borough are set to be honoured this week. Rawden Kerr, Graham Jones and Peter Britcliffe are among 11 people due to be confirmed as new Aldermen and Freemen of the Borough of Hyndburn when the authority holds its annual council meeting on Thursday. To qualify for appointment as a freeman, the proposed recipient must be persons of distinction or persons who have, in the opinion of the authority, rendered eminent services to that place or area. The new Freemen are Hilary Austin, Stephen Hutchinson BEM, Rawden Kerr, Zack Kerr, and Anne Lincoln. To qualify for appointment as an aldermen, the proposed recipient must have rendered eminent services to the council as a past member of the council, but must not currently be a member of the council. The recipients are Peter Britcliffe, Graham Jones, Abdul Khan and Malcolm Pritchard. The report proposing their names says: "All have lengthy and distinguished former service with the council, or are former Mayors of the Borough, or have been leaders of an opposition group for the relevant qualifying period." It says of the Freemen: "Hilary Austin is the chair for the Church and Oswaldtwistle Royal British Legion Branch and the chair for Accrington and District Royal Air Force Air Cadets. "Stephen Hutchinson is Lieutenant of the Royal Naval Reserve and chair of Accrington and District Unit Sea Cadets. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2022. "Rawden Kerr is the Town Crier for Great Harwood and is often called upon to officiate at events, not only throughout Hyndburn, but also in other parts of East Lancashire. "Zack Kerr is a Changing Places ambassador who won the Positive Role Model for Disability Award at the National Diversity Awards in 2021. "Anne Lincoln is a pastor at Clayton Baptist Church whose charitable work supports struggling individuals and families across Hyndburn and beyond." Peter Britcliffe is a former Conservative leader of Hyndburn Council and former borough Mayor representing Oswaldtwistle on the borough and county authorities for many years. Graham Jones was Labour MP for Hyndburn from 2010 to 2019, serving as a party whip, and was leader of the Labour opposition group on Hyndburn Council from 2005 to 2010. Abdul Khan is a former Labour councillor who served as Mayor of Hyndburn in 2022/23. Malcolm Pritchard is a long-serving Hyndburn politician and former Mayor who has represented Labour and UKIP and been an Independent councillor. Each individual honoured will receive a commemorative badge and case at a cost of £393.28 each and be allowed up to eight guests at the Mayor Making event and dinner at a cost of £30 per head for the meal.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Uber and May Mobility Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vehicles
Arlington, Texas identified as first city to launch May Mobility AVs on the Uber platform later this year The companies aim to quickly scale AV use for ride-hail The news signals May Mobility's growing leadership as an Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) platform of choice SAN FRANCISCO & ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and May Mobility, Inc., a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025. The partnership highlights both companies' shared ambition to quickly scale AV use in ride-hail, broadening access to AVs across diverse markets and driving greater consumer choice. The new partnership brings together Uber, the global ride-hail market leader, and May Mobility to scale the availability of AV transportation in an estimated $1 trillion AV market in the United States. Under the agreement, Uber will offer customers the option of a May Mobility AV on the Uber platform on qualifying trips. May Mobility will provide a fleet of American-made, hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with May Mobility's patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology. The first deployment will launch with onboard safety operators before transitioning to driverless. Following the initial launch in Arlington, Uber and May Mobility intend to expand to additional U.S. markets in 2026. "We are thrilled to be partnering with May Mobility to continue to scale the availability of autonomous vehicles across the United States," said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. "At Uber, we're building the future of transportation, working with the world's leading autonomous vehicle developers like May Mobility to help commercialize and deploy this technology quickly at scale around the world." May Mobility's MPDM platform applies real-time, human-like reasoning to handle unexpected situations with AI-powered speed and precision, making it able to navigate real-world situations without having to rely on predefined scenarios. MPDM easily adapts to any new scenario or environment, even "edge cases," an approach that has proven itself in deployments across the U.S. and Japan, including driverless operations in three cities. As a highly efficient approach to autonomous driving, MPDM's in-situ reasoning can provide a more reliable and safe ride experience. "Launching on the Uber platform is a big signal to the market that May Mobility is ready to quickly expand to major markets as the pre-eminent autonomy-as-a-service provider," said Edwin Olson, CEO and co-founder of May Mobility. "Uber and May Mobility will make it possible for more people across the U.S. to enjoy the transformative benefits of autonomous vehicles." May Mobility has operated in Arlington, Texas, since 2021, and the company's experience in Arlington will allow the new Uber partnership to rapidly deploy and expand beyond the existing service area. More details on the launch will be announced in the coming months. About Uber Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 58 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities. About May Mobility May Mobility is an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company redefining the future of autonomy-as-a-service (AaaS). Leveraging its patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system, May Mobility built an industry-leading in-situ AI solution, which integrates real-time data every 200 milliseconds to ensure safety and efficiency, even in unpredictable situations. May Mobility's technology pairs live, online learning with traditional offline training, enabling rapid deployment in a fraction of the time. Operating on-demand vehicles across the U.S. and Japan, May Mobility delivers safer, more efficient transportation across diverse environments, including rural cities, dense urban areas and diverse weather conditions. Backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility is disrupting the autonomous vehicle industry with one of the most practical vehicle offerings available. The company has completed nearly half a million rides across 19 deployments worldwide. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Uberpress@ May MobilityKarsten Kutterer, Senior Communications Manager734-369-8874 ext. 1343media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
