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GameSpot - Tech
Blumhouse Made Another Movie About How AI Will Destroy Us All
We've lost track of how many movies have been made about an AI-powered house that inevitably turns on the family that lives there. But this summer, Blumhouse and Sony are putting out another film with that exact premise called Afraid. This time, ... -
Financial Times - World
SoftBank to prioritise AI deals over share buybacks despite pressure from Elliott
Japanese group’s top leaders seek ‘new investment activity’ after calls from hedge fund to return cash -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden campaign hits Trump over 'Black jobs' remark in new ad
The Biden reelection campaign has launched a new ad hitting former President Trump for his comments about “Black jobs” at the presidential debate. In response to the first 2024 general election debate’s only question regarding Black voters, Trump ...Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Echoes of the Dot-Com Bubble Haunt AI-Driven Stock Market
It's beginning to look a little too much like 2000 for some investors' comfort, as big AI names dominate key stock indexes. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow
Donald Trump opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying that the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
We don't 'do God,' endless campaigns or big ad spends: How UK election races differ from American ones
The U.K. and U.S. have a lot in common. But when it comes to politics, Brits do things very differently from their American friends.United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Among This Year’s Crop of New Unicorns, AI Companies--and the US--Dominate the Field
The rate at which new, privately held startups reach unicorn status is slowing. But among recent successes, it's clear that one buzzy new tech trend leads the field: AI. -
CBS Sports - Sports
DeMar DeRozan free agency: Why six-time All-Star is in limbo, just like the last time he was on the market
DeRozan reportedly won't sign for the MLE, and sign-and-trades are complicated -
ESPN - Sports
From pick 42 to All-Star starter: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? -
CBS News - Top stories
Iconic Texas painting saved from Goodwill sells for over $100,000
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan. -
CBS News - Top stories
White House, Biden campaign hold all-staff meetings amid debate fallout
Both the White House and the Biden campaign held all-staff meetings Wednesday as officials contend with political fallout from last week's presidential debate. Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, and Kadia Goba, politics reporter for ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Tech
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant secondChina -
ABC News - Sports
Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over 'unwelcome kiss'
Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations by his employer showed he kissed a worker for Citizens Bank Park’s food service provider without consent -
The Guardian - World
Phillies radio host Howard Eskin banned from home games over ‘unwanted’ kiss
Eskin barred from Citizens Bank ParkWIP host alleged to have kissed a worker without consent Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations by his employer ... -
ABC News - Health
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year -
GameSpot - Tech
Deadpool And Wolverine's Villain Was Inspired By Willy Wonka
Casual comic book movie fans have probably never heard of Cassandra Nova before Deadpool and Wolverine. That's because this will be the first time that the X-Men villain has been featured in live-action. But when it came time to develop ... -
ABC News - Sports
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineups
Shohei Ohtani joins Aaron Judge among starters in MLB All-Star Game, the only holdovers from last year's lineupsMLB -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Polls suggest Labour landslide as Britain votes
Also in today’s newsletter, EU tariffs on China EVs kick in and how retail politics revived France’s far right -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
ESPN - Sports
What an eyeful! PSG's glorious new away kit inspired by Eiffel Tower
Paris Saint-Germain have revealed their away kit for the 2024-25 season, and they've taken inspiration from a seemingly obvious yet under-used source. -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Lakers' Redick adding McMillan, Brooks
Lakers coach JJ Redick is hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, who have a combined 31 seasons of head-coaching experience, as his top assistants, sources told ESPN.NBA -
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Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on June pending home sales, AXA, KB Financial Group, global property reinsurance prices, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Financial Services sector. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
JGB Futures Rise; Likely Supported by Gains in U.S. Treasurys
JGB futures rose in the early Tokyo session, with futures and bonds likely to be supported by overnight gains in U.S. Treasurys. -
Wired - Tech
AI Is Rewriting Meme History
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.Artificial Intelligence -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tricky moves the Lakers must make to build around LeBron, AD
LeBron and Bronny are in the fold and getting paid. LA also has a new coach and its staff is taking shape. But check out the work Rob Pelinka still has ahead of him.NBA -
NBC News - Top stories
The brutal killing of a Detroit man in 1982 inspires decades of Asian American activism nationwide
Four decades after Vincent Chin was killed by autoworkers who blamed Asian manufacturers for industry decline, activists fight to ensure Chin is not forgotten. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Etsy to Ban Sex Toys and Other ‘Mature’ Products in New Policy
The online marketplace is putting in place a new safety-oriented policy, banning the sale of “mature” products, including vintage Playboys and many sex toys. -
CNBC - Business
One of the biggest bears in this bull market is leaving JPMorgan
Marko Kolanovic, who called the Covid-era rebound but missed the latest stock rally, is leaving the bank. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Betting Markets Favor Harris as Democratic Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has a 50% chance of being the party’s nominee, compared with President Biden’s 29% and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 12%, according to derivatives contracts traded on PredictIt. -
CBS News - Top stories
Sen. Peter Welch says Biden will make "right decision" about campaign's future
What was once a whisper in Democratic circles over President Biden's ability to win reelection and serve another term is now front and center. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "America Decides" to weigh in on whether Mr. Biden should ...Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lakers reportedly adding 2 former head coaches to JJ Redick's staff as top assistants
JJ Redick is a first time head coach, but he'll have plenty of experience backing him up. -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon, Adding to Fears of Broader War
The strike, which was followed by a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah, came as a Biden adviser met with a French official to discuss the cross-border exchanges.Israel -
Inc. - Business
Google Searches Prefer AI Spam to Real Content
Search engine optimization is theholy grailboost trafficto websites--but in the AI era, even Google's much-scrutinized search algorithm shows a preference for ripped-off, AI-generatedmaterial over original content.Google