‘It’s the robot we were all expecting – like C3PO’: why aren’t humanoids in our homes yet?
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Ancelotti: Madrid slowly getting 'back to our best'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are improving "little by little" after their 4-1 comeback win against Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday.16 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Enrique: Don't expect Dembélé to fill Mbappé void
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'I hate Trump, she likes him - we both think he staged assassination attempts'
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The Guardian - World
‘It’s the robot we were all expecting – like C3PO’: why aren’t humanoids in our homes yet?
Tesla and others are trying to infuse robots with artificial intelligence, yet their development is dogged by technical and safety challenges. But the dream of a multipurpose domestic droid lives ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
Widowed and Looking for Love, Like the Golden Bachelorette
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ESPN - Sports
Sources: Nats demote All-Star after all-nighter
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The New York Times - Top stories
We Are Running Out of Firefighters at a Perilous Time
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‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
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MarketWatch - Business
Why Fed bets were so out of whack: Waller explains what put him ‘over the edge’ for a jumbo rate cut
Inflation might actually fall too far, the Fed governor says, opening the door wider for more half-point interest-rate cuts.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
This is how we do it: ‘I felt betrayed when I found his Viagra. Were his issues my fault?
Seb struggles to maintain an erection and feel manly, while Clara worries about her appearance – but now they’re going back to basics. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure Plus 10 tips on planning a family gap year . It was on holiday in Italy in 2022, ...Yesterday -
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When did we stop drinking at working lunches?
Even sandwich meetings used to come with wine — then the Americans arrivedYesterday -
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Maresca on calendar: We don't protect players
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his belief that players are offered no protection by the football calendar and added that players voicing their concerns over the number of games they ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
McDaniel: Dolphins expect to be without Mostert
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he is "pessimistic" that running back Raheem Mostert will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
24 Cool Things We Saw In Our Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
What’s It Like When Your Mom Is the ‘Golden Bachelorette’?
The adult children of contestants on dating shows about older people speak out.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chris Sale's potential Triple Crown season for Braves reminds us why he's an all-time great MLB pitcher
At age 34, Sale’s likely Cy Young season will go down as one of the more improbable performances in recent memory.Yesterday - MLB -
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'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A group of Ukrainian women who have lost their husbands or sons describe seeking solace and closure in therapeutic painting classes.Yesterday - Ukraine -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: Long before Optimus Prime and Megatron, robots yearn for better jobs in 'Transformers One'
Returning to a wholly animated product, the robot franchise hatches an unusually smart and well-voiced prequel helmed by "Toy Story 4" Oscar winner Josh Cooley.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
The killers of Sander Thoenes have yet to face justice
As shocking as the violence against journalists is the impunity of the perpetrators2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
NFL offenses aren't scoring as much. Nobody knows exactly why.
NFL teams are currently averaging 21.4 points per game, the fifth straight year the scoring average has decreased and the fewest points per game total since 2006.2 days ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Scourge of Our Time | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Bill Whitaker investigates the root causes of the worst drug crisis in U.S. history, from prescription opioids peddled by some of the drug industry’s largest companies to the Mexican cartels' ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
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Week 3 Expected Points: Buying into Brian Robinson
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NBC News - Top stories
Israel is known for carrying out high-profile assassinations. But are they an effective tactic?
From exploding letters in the 1960s to exploding pagers today, Israel has been tracking down its enemies in covert operations for decades. But the hits often yield only temporary gains.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
West Ham’s style revolution under Julen Lopetegui has not yet clicked into gear | Jacob Steinberg
New-look side still lack an identity in the post-Moyes era and need to be sharper and more fluent at both ends. The style revolution is moving slowly. West Ham look no less dowdy after swapping ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Meta Connect 2024: How to Watch and What to Expect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage on September 25 to deliver a keynote address about all things AR and VR, chatbots, headsets, smart glasses, and generative AI. Here’s a preview.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
The device bombs were in our living rooms, in our pockets, in our faces. Beirut is terrified | Naji Bakhti
The impact of the latest outrage in Lebanon is devastating for the citizens of a country caught between Israel and Hezbollah. By Tuesday afternoon, the wails of Beirut – of the country – could be ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii
Check out the reveal trailer for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii shown off during RGG Summit 2024. The game comes out February 28th, 2025.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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VentureBeat - Tech
1X’s generative model first to predict real-world robot interactions
Generative models trained on raw data from robots learn world models that can simulate physical environments with photorealistic quality.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
BREAKING: Sharks Expected To Place Logan Couture On IR
San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture is expected to start the season on injured reserve.2 days ago