Jonah Goldberg Among elites across the ideological spectrum, there's one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that's wrong? What if elites are the ones who are bitterly divided while most Americans are fairly unified? History rarely lines up perfectly with the calendar (the "sixties" didn't really start until the decade was almost over). But politically, the 21st century neatly began in 2000, when the election ended in a tie and the color coding of electoral maps became enshrined as a kind of permanent tribal color war of "red vs. blue." Elite understanding of politics has been stuck in this framework ever since. Politicians and voters have leaned into this alleged political reality, making it seem all the more real in the process. I loathe the phrase "perception is reality," but in politics it has the reifying power of self-fulfilling prophecy. People are also reading... Like rival noble families in medieval Europe, elites have been vying for power and dominance on the arrogant assumption that their subjects share their concern for who rules rather than what the rulers can deliver. Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday In 2018, the group More in Common published a massive report on the "hidden tribes" of American politics. The wealthiest and whitest groups were "devoted conservatives" (6%) and "progressive activists" (8%). These tribes dominate the media, the parties and higher education, and they dictate the competing narratives of red vs. blue, particularly on cable news and social media. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of Americans resided in, or were adjacent to, the "exhausted majority." These people, however, "have no narrative," as David Brooks wrote at the time. "They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action." Lacking a narrative might seem like a very postmodern problem, but in a postmodern elite culture, postmodern problems are real problems. It's worth noting that red vs. blue America didn't emerge ex nihilo. The 1990s were a time when the economy and government seemed to be working, at home and abroad. As a result, elites leaned into the narcissism of small differences to gain political and cultural advantage. They remain obsessed with competing, often apocalyptic, narratives. That leaves out most Americans. The gladiatorial combatants of cable news, editorial pages and academia, and their superfan spectators, can afford these fights. Members of the exhausted majority are more interested in mere competence. I think that's the hidden unity elites are missing. This is why we keep throwing incumbent parties out of power: They get elected promising competence but get derailed -- or seduced -- by fan service to, or trolling of, the elites who dominate the national conversation. There's a difference between competence and expertise. One of the most profound political changes in recent years has been the separation of notions of credentialed expertise from real-world competence. This isn't a new theme in American life, but the pandemic and the lurch toward identity politics amplified distrust of experts in unprecedented ways. This is a particular problem for the left because it is far more invested in credentialism than the right. Indeed, some progressives are suddenly realizing they invested too much in the authority of experts and too little in the ability of experts to provide what people want from government, such as affordable housing, decent education and low crime. The New York Times' Ezra Klein says he's tired of defending the authority of government institutions. Rather, "I want them to work." One of the reasons progressives find Trump so offensive is his absolute inability to speak the language of expertise -- which is full of coded elite shibboleths. But Trump veritably shouts the language of competence. I don't mean he is actually competent at governing. But he is effectively blunt about calling leaders, experts and elites -- of both parties -- stupid, ineffective, weak and incompetent. He lost in 2020 because voters didn't believe he was actually good at governing. He won in 2024 because the exhausted majority concluded the Biden administration was bad at it. Nostalgia for the low-inflation pre-pandemic economy was enough to convince voters that Trumpian drama is the tolerable price to pay for a good economy. About 3 out of 4 Americans who experienced "severe hardship" because of inflation voted for Trump. The genius of Trump's most effective ad -- "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" -- was that it was simultaneously culture-war red meat and an argument that Harris was more concerned about boutique elite concerns than everyday ones. If Trump can actually deliver competent government, he could make the Republican Party the majority party for a generation. For myriad reasons, that's an if so big it's visible from space. But the opportunity is there -- and has been there all along. Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch: thedispatch.com . Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Diodes (NASDAQ:DIOD) versus OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) Critical ContrastT. Rowe Price Group Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators in New York are seeking records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed this summer in New York City’s subway system. Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press Nov 26, 2024 2:37 PM Nov 26, 2024 2:50 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message FILE - Gun detection machines are tested at the Fulton Street transit station, July 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators in New York are seeking records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed this summer in New York City’s subway system. The tech company, Evolv, revealed in a public filing that it “received a voluntary document request from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York” on Nov. 1. It was unclear what the request was seeking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan declined to comment on the request, which was first reported by the Daily News. In an emailed statement, a spokesperson for Evolv said the company was “pleased to cooperate with all government agencies and regulators who request information from our company.” The Massachusetts-based tech company, whose scanners have also been used at sports stadiums and schools, has faced allegations of misconduct. Last month, Evolv’s board of directors fired its chief executive following an internal investigation that found certain sales had been “subject to extra-contractual terms and conditions.” On Tuesday, the company announced it had resolved a previous probe launched by the Federal Trade Commission last year over allegations of deceptive marketing practices. The company is also under separate investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Despite the legal and regulatory scrutiny, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a pilot program this summer to bring a handful of scanners to the city's subways to deter gun violence. The initiative drew immediate criticism from civil liberties groups who said the searches were unconstitutional, along with questions about its efficacy. In October, the city revealed the scanners did not detect any passengers with firearms — but falsely alerted more than 100 times. At the time, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department said it was still “evaluating the outcome of the pilot” and had not entered into any contract with Evolv. Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Science News Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us' Nov 26, 2024 1:20 PM Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration Nov 26, 2024 1:16 PM Canadian companies excited about AI but slow to adopt it: AI tech leaders Nov 26, 2024 12:50 PM
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, today announced an enterprise agreement with eXp Commercial, a nationwide virtual commercial real estate brokerage and subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), to provide its advisors with access to the leading global real estate data and analytics platform. With this partnership, CoStar Group will equip eXp Commercial advisors with unrivaled insights into national property values, market conditions and availability. eXp Commercial’s advisors will now have access to the largest and most comprehensive global commercial real estate data and analytics platform, with insights on properties and spaces across office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hotel and life sciences nationwide. "eXp Commercial’s unique cloud-based real estate platform offers a best-in-class experience, and we’re excited to further expand its innovative suite of offerings with access to CoStar,” said Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group . “Since our founding, we have been dedicated to transforming the commercial and residential real estate sectors by developing solutions that help our clients discover properties, gain valuable insights, and cultivate connections that enhance their businesses. We look forward to collaborating with eXp Commercial to provide outstanding data and analytics that will better serve the needs of the real estate community.” CoStar offers brokers, professionals and users direct access to property data, seamlessly and efficiently meeting the needs of eXp Commercial’s client and professional user base. eXp Commercial has pioneered the virtual commercial and residential real estate industry through state-of-the-art tools and technology, and access to CoStar’s solution-driven suite of services is expected to contribute to the brokerage’s continued growth in the industry. “We’re committed to providing our advisors with the foundational technology they need to compete and excel in the industry,” said Sean Murphy, SVP of Growth at eXp Commercial . “CoStar is central to this approach — it equips our advisors with the essential data and insights that empower them to make faster, more informed decisions.” Leo Pareja, CEO, eXp Realty and eXp Commercial , highlighted the impact of these new resources: “We are redefining what’s possible for commercial real estate professionals. By providing access to CoStar, we are offering our advisors the best-in-class tools they need to succeed in this dynamic market.” About CoStar Group CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. Founded in 1987, CoStar Group conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of real estate information. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, enabling clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on property values, market conditions and availabilities. Apartments.com is the leading online marketplace for renters seeking great apartment homes, providing property managers and owners a proven platform for marketing their properties. LoopNet is the most heavily trafficked online commercial real estate marketplace with over thirteen million average monthly global unique visitors. STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. Ten-X offers a leading platform for conducting commercial real estate online auctions and negotiated bids. Homes.com is the fastest growing online residential marketplace that connects agents, buyers, and sellers. OnTheMarket is a leading residential property portal in the United Kingdom. BureauxLocaux is one of the largest specialized property portals for buying and leasing commercial real estate in France. Business Immo is France’s leading commercial real estate news service. Thomas Daily is Germany’s largest online data pool in the real estate industry. Belbex is the premier source of commercial space available to let and for sale in Spain. CoStar Group’s websites attracted over 163 million average monthly unique visitors in the third quarter of 2024. Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Asia. From time to time, we plan to utilize our corporate website, CoStarGroup.com , as a channel of distribution for material company information. For more information, visit CoStarGroup.com . About eXp World Holdings, Inc. eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Commercial, a nationwide cloud-based commercial real estate brokerage. As a publicly traded company, it offers commercial advisors the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for meeting production goals and driving company growth. With advanced technology and a global network, eXp Commercial helps advisors grow their businesses, increase profitability, and serve clients across commercial sectors like office, industrial, retail, multifamily, land, specialty properties and more. Learn more at https://www.expcommercial.com/ and https://expworldholdings.com . 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View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212719140/en/ CONTACT: News Media Matthew Blocher Vice President CoStar Group Corporate Marketing & Communications (202) 346-6775 |mblocher@costar.com KEYWORD: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY CONSULTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE NETWORKS DATA ANALYTICS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE SOURCE: CoStar Group Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 04:06 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212719140/enThe hotel Moxy Lower East Side, NYC Moxy Lower East Side NYC. Check-in “This is Where the Magic Happens” reads the pink neon sign near the reception desk. Ain’t that the truth. The fourth, and most recent, Moxy to open in Manhattan doubles down on the brand’s design and style trademarks – funky, quirky, whimsical and aimed at the young and young-at-heart. Just to the right of the 303-room hotel’s entrance are two spiral staircases that take you down to on-site restaurant Sake No Hana. Inside to the left is the door to piano lounge Silver Lining. And to the right is The Fix, the open-plan all-day cafe, nighttime bar, co-working space and general hangout. It’s all in keeping with the brand’s MO to get guests out of their rooms and mingling. The look Interior fitout is unique and funky. The hotel occupies an impressive box of black steel, concrete and glass right on the former skid row – and now achingly hip – Bowery. Even before you take the elevator to your room, you’ll be playing a game of spot-the-quirk, taking photos and posting them to Instagram. Numerous unique touches from interior designers Michaelis Boyd and Rockwell Group include a statue of a hula-hooping bear, a hanging birdcage seat, a vintage Ms Pacman machine, a shuffleboard table, and lolly dispensers from Lower East Side institution Economy Candy. The room A King City View Room, compact but not cramped. The property has 10 room types – as well as the Factory Loft suite, just in case you’re feeling like king/queen of the world and want a 50-square metre haven with its own terrace. My King City View Room is compact but not cramped and, as with all Moxy hotels, it uses clever space-saving hacks including a fold-away desk, storage hutches under the bed and pegs for hanging clothes. A large flatscreen TV includes complimentary streaming apps. The bathroom has a rain shower, terrazzo floors, a lava stone sink, MUK bath products and a mirror framed with bulbs, making you feel as if you’re backstage and about to go on. The on-site 24/7 fitness centre has a range of Pelotons and state-of-the-art equipment. Food + drink The crowning glory... The Highlight Room rooftop bar. There are five food and beverage destinations, so good luck dragging yourself outside. The Fix has complimentary filter coffee, juices, muffins, yoghurt and fruit every morning, and there’s also a small cafe with espresso machine, baked goods and sandwiches. As the sun sets, the same space becomes an atmospheric and buzzy cocktail bar. Sake No Hana... there’s no shortage of bar or dining options at the Moxy. Downstairs, modern Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana is a huge space decorated with big kimono-like tapestries and hot air balloon-style light fittings. Food is next level, with shareable dishes including chili crunch edamame, black truffle steak tartare, and inventive sushi and teppanyaki dishes. Silver Lining is a speakeasy-style piano lounge inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory from the ’60s, thus the mural that includes Edie Sedgewick and the famous banana design for the first Velvet Underground album. Settle into blue velvet upholstered chairs, order the Warhol Margarita, and enjoy the solo pianists and combos who keep the room humming. The hotel’s crowning glory, The Highlight Room rooftop bar festooned with explosions of hanging plants, has magnificent views of the Empire State Building uptown and the Freedom Tower downtown. In the basement, reached in true Lower East Side style by an alleyway, is subterranean nightclub Loosie’s, with mirror balls on the ceiling and lights synched to the DJ’s music. Out + about Katz’s Delicatessen, a Lower East Side institution, is a near neighbour. Credit: Getty Images If you had to choose the ideal base for exploring downtown Manhattan, your pin would land dead on the Moxy. Lower East Side favourites such as Katz’s Delicatessen, the Tenement Museum and the buzzy nightlife of Orchard and Ludlow Streets are in the ’hood, while the hip cafes, galleries and boutiques of NoLiTa and SoHo are just to the west, Chinatown is an easy walk downtown, and the East Village is a 15-minute stroll, just north of Houston Street. The verdict If ever a hotel reflected the buzz, energy and street style of the Lower East Side, then this is it. The essentials From $US199 a night. There are 30 accessible rooms, including those for wheelchair access and the hearing impaired. Moxy Lower East Side, 145 Bowery, New York. Phone +1 212 245 6699. See moxylowereastside.com Our score out of five ★★★★1⁄2 Highlight The dining experience at Sake No Hana is so good that you should consider making a booking even if you’re not staying at the hotel. Lowlight There is a $US32 destination fee each night, the benefits of which were only fully explained on my second day at the hotel – ask for details at check-in to make use of them. They include daily credits for laundry, for food and beverage at The Fix, and a CitiBike pass. The writer stayed as a guest of Moxy Lower East Side. How we travel Sign up for the Traveller newsletter The latest travel news, tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox. Sign up now . 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Shares of Pyxis Oncology, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PYXS – Get Free Report ) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nine research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and eight have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $10.00. A number of brokerages recently weighed in on PYXS. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $7.00 target price on shares of Pyxis Oncology in a research note on Thursday. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on Pyxis Oncology from $7.00 to $10.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on Pyxis Oncology in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $10.00 target price on the stock. William Blair cut shares of Pyxis Oncology from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Stephens initiated coverage on shares of Pyxis Oncology in a research report on Friday, November 8th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $13.00 price objective on the stock. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on PYXS Hedge Funds Weigh In On Pyxis Oncology Pyxis Oncology Trading Down 9.5 % PYXS stock opened at $1.90 on Monday. Pyxis Oncology has a 1-year low of $1.35 and a 1-year high of $6.85. The firm has a market cap of $112.99 million, a PE ratio of -1.84 and a beta of 1.27. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $3.64 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $3.62. About Pyxis Oncology ( Get Free Report Pyxis Oncology, Inc, a clinical stage company, engages in the development of therapeutics to treat cancers. Its lead antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) product candidate is PYX-201, an investigational novel ADC consisting of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1), which is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors; and lead immuno-oncology (IO) product candidate is PYX-106, an investigational fully human IgG1 Siglec-15-targeting antibody that is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat patients with advanced solid tumors. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Pyxis Oncology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Pyxis Oncology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Andrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii. Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies. Jakimovski finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each scored 16 for the Buffaloes, who advanced to the fifth-place game in Maui on Wednesday. Down 72-71, Jakimovski drove the right side of the lane and made a scoop shot as he was falling down. UConn called timeout to set up the final play but Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points, Solo Ball scored 16 and Diarra finished with 11. The Huskies (4-2) lost two straight for the first time since dropping three in a row from Jan. 11-18, 2023. Colorado trailed by eight at halftime and Diarra hit two 3-pointers early in the second half that made it 46-37. The Buffaloes scored the next 11 points to take a 48-46 lead, their first of the game. Hammond bookended that run with a pair of triples. UConn went back in front 55-52 on Tarris Reed Jr.'s driving layup but Malone's bucket with 8:34 left tied it at 59. McNeeley's hook shot gave the Huskies a 63-60 lead before Jakimovski drained a 3-pointer to tie it again with 5:16 left. Ball hit a 3-pointer and a layup to give UConn a five-point lead but Colorado got within 70-69 on two free throws by Malone with 2:04 left. A putback from Jaylin Stewart made it a three-point game with 1:29 remaining. Malone answered with a layup, Javon Ruffin blocked Diarra's shot and Colorado got an offensive rebound with 24 seconds left to set up the winning basket. McNeeley made his first four shots from deep and had 16 points by intermission to lead the Huskies. Colorado had opportunities to make it a close game by halftime but went just 12-for-19 from the foul line and trailed 40-32. UConn attempted only four free throws in the first half and had five players with two or more fouls, including Reed, who had three. --Field Level MediaEnzo Maresca ‘thankful’ for connection at Leicester ahead of return with ChelseaPitt quarterback Eli Holstein leaves game with left leg injury against Louisville