MeganPlays has been on YouTube for 13 years. Heres what shes learned.

When MeganPlays started uploading gaming videos to YouTube in 2013, being a “creator” wasn’t exactly a conventional career path. She wasn’t thinking about brand deals, TikTok algorithms, audience retention, or the creator economy. A college freshman who had been gaming practically her entire life, Megan saw people uploading videos of themselves playing The Sims and…

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The 2026 race that’s testing Andy Beshear’s 2028 reach

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has a simmering Latino revolt on his hands. Quelling it could come down to Texas. A group of Latino Democratic officials — including operatives and local and congressional leaders — are pushing Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, to pounce on late-breaking momentum in the Texas gubernatorial race, where Democrat…

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Hochul’s how-to guide to stopping ICE

ICE TO SEE YOU: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office is advising local governments that zoning and state environmental laws can stymie Immigration and Customs Enforcement from building or expanding detention facilities in their communities. Those legal barriers — spelled out in a letter sent today by Hochul to local government leaders — represent the latest effort…

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Alex Bores launches $30 million effort to unify Dems on AI

NEW YORK — A state lawmaker who gained national attention for his opposition to unchecked AI during a failed campaign for Congress this year is launching a $30 million effort to unite Democrats around regulating the technology, according to the organization’s new website. New York Assemblymember Alex Bores is unveiling the organization — called “Who…

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