How to scan a QR code with your phone

The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous. Invented back in the 1990s to scan car parts, the barcodes got a popularity boost during the pandemic when touchless tech became prioritized, and they’re now a regular part of daily life. You’ll find them deployed to help you order food, connect to Wi-Fi, shop…

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Top GOP lawmaker, Hochul trade barbs amid speculation Trump ally is jumping in gubernatorial race

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., have already begun trading barbs in the 2026 gubernatorial race amid reports that the Republican congresswoman is considering a run. When asked about Stefanik’s potential bid, the Democrat responded by saying she’s heard from “people in the North Country” concerned about Trump’s tariffs policies and…

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The MAGA-tech situationship

I have been reporting in Washington for nearly six years, and on politics for over a decade, and I’ve attended more corporate-sponsored policy events (and tend to nod off during them) than I can remember. I’ve also reported on the gradual disintegration of reality caused by the rise of MAGA, so I thought my tolerance…

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