Senate Appointments Calm GOP Races; AI Job Losses and New Genetic Test for Obesity — Morning Rundown

In today’s Morning Rundown, the appointments of Jon Husted and Ashley Moody as successors to senators JD Vance and Marco Rubio have stilled potential Republican primary turmoil in Ohio and Florida, where both now enjoy strong support and fundraising momentum. Meanwhile, a new study casts doubt on the efficiency of artificial intelligence in software development—even as AI-driven layoffs unsettle the tech sector. In the realm of health, a breakthrough genetic test could soon allow doctors to predict a child’s risk of adult obesity, offering the promise of targeted interventions well before age five. These stories highlight the nation’s evolving political, technological, and medical landscapes.

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