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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, ... -
The Guardian - World
‘The disruption is already happening!’ Is AI about to ruin your favourite TV show?
It won’t be long till everything from Drag Race to Keeping Up With the Kardashians could be written without humans – and you might be able to write yourself as the hero of a new show. But will robot TV ever be up to snuff?. Justine Bateman won’t ... -
The Guardian - World
Our attitudes towards AI reveal how we really feel about human intelligence
We’re in the untenable position of regarding the AI as alien because we’re already in the position of alienating each other. The idea that superintelligent robots are alien invaders coming to “steal our jobs” reveals profound shortcomings in the ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon has a pre-Prime Day coupon sale on Govee smart lighting
Add some mood lighting to your home with these fun Govee smart lights that you can save on right now. -
MarketWatch - Business
Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat
As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say. -
Financial Times - World
Iran’s reformists try fear tactics to mobilise vote
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first roundIran -
Inc. - Business
Try This Science-Backed 4-Step Mental Primer
The quick and simple morning mindset routine can enhance clarity, focus and overall well-being. -
Financial Times - World
How the investment world is trying to navigate geopolitics
An industry that has been hoovering up mathematicians to devise new trading strategies is now leaning on political scientists for guidance -
BBC News - Top stories
Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. -
ESPN - Sports
Messi trains, still uncertain for Copa quarterfinal
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi's status for its Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador on Thursday is unclear, with the lineup to be determined after the evening training session. -
Financial Times - World
In European banking, Piigs can still fly
Lenders that investors once deemed untouchable are suddenly back in vogue -
The New York Times - Tech
Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.
Now 76, the inventor and futurist hopes to reach “the Singularity” and live indefinitely. His margin of error is shrinking. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
About the Democratic Panic
With polls starting to come in after Biden’s miserable debate, it’s freak-out time. -
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 -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
One Million Checkboxes, ‘Useless’ Internet Game, Lives Up to Its Name
The most “useless” website you can imagine has become a hit — and an unintentional case study in internet behavior. -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters sound off on inflation ahead of 2024 election
Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper ... -
NBC News - Politics
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in NY for trying to overturn 2020 election
Rudy Giuliani was disbarred Tuesday and can no longer practice law in the state of New York after being charged with spreading lies about mass voter fraud around the 2020 election. His legal team is looking at options to appeal. -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
A Conservative Farm Town Went Green Without Really Trying
Tiny Morris, Minn., adopted wind turbines, solar panels and composting to save money, not the planet—and now it has become a model for other rural towns -
MarketWatch - Business
Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly try to sweeten offer to buy Macy’s
After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. -
NBC News - Top stories
Kevin Bacon details his experience trying to be a regular person for a day: ‘This sucks’
Kevin Bacon decided to spend a day as a normal guy—and he quickly realized he prefers living his life as a celebrated celebrity. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Why Draymond didn't try to convince Klay to stay with Warriors
Draymond Green explained why he didn't try to convince Klay Thompson to stay with the Warriors. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Trying to understand why Yankees’ Luis Gil is suddenly struggling
Yankees starter Luis Gil’s latest troubling outing, allowing four runs in four innings in a 5-4 loss to the Reds, raised several questions, all outgrowths of the essential one: What is going on? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Sits for Interview to Try to Bounce Back From Debate Debacle
President Biden will sit for a high-profile ABC News interview and court voters in a key battleground state as his campaign tries to turn back a tide of doubts about his candidacy.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year -
ABC News - World
What to know about Venezuela's election
For the first time in decades, Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election set for July 28Venezuela -
The Guardian - World
Spain hope to ‘retire’ him, but Toni Kroos is still calling the shots
Germany’s midfield linchpin will soon hang up his boots, but is confident of playing beyond the quarter-final. Toni Kroos sat down, smiled and made no apologies for arriving empty-handed. Should he not have brought farewell cakes with him? The ... -
ABC News - Entertainment
'Seven Samurai' at 70: Kurosawa's epic still moves like nothing else
Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year -
The New York Times - Business
If You Test Positive for Covid, Can You Still Travel?
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Tries to Prove He Is Still Democrats' Best Bet
The president told Democratic governors that he needs to get more sleep and suggested he should avoid events that begin after 8 p.m.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Jill Biden's Dilemma: Is Pressing Ahead Still the Loving Thing to Do?
The first lady is viewed as the rare person with the power to sway her husband’s decision to stay in or exit the presidential race.Joe Biden -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI is upending search as we know it
Generative AI is changing how people search, and enterprises are taking notice of the newest way to bring information to people: RAG.Artificial Intelligence -
The Wall Street Journal - World
AI Drones Threaten U.S. Forces
Swarms of cheap versions of a technology we invented could overrun the American military.Artificial Intelligence -
Financial Times - World
Jihye Lee Orchestra: Infinite Connections — big-band sound with a Korean kick
Jazz meets a vibrant range of influences in the Korean-American bandleader’s third album -
The Hill - Politics
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed confidence among central bankers that elevated interest rates were having the desired effect of cooling the economy toward a soft landing and 2-percent annual inflation. “The vast majority ...Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot' Review: Fostering Kindness
From the same studio as 2023’s ‘Sound of Freedom,’ this drama stars Nika King and Demetrius Grosse as a Texas woman and her pastor husband trying to find adoptive homes for over 70 kids—a task that is no child’s game in their hardscrabble community. -
The Hill - Politics
What to know about Biden's postdebate meeting with governors
President Biden is expected to meet Wednesday with a group of Democratic governors in a closed-door meeting at the White House. It marks his latest effort to reassure supporters of his ability to win the November election following last week's ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Patriotism Means Telling the Truth About Our Past
On the other side of honesty is the possibility of change. -
MarketWatch - Business
The debate about ‘quiet vacationing’ is as American as the Fourth of July
“It’s not just dishonest workers trying to steal time. It’s people that feel burdened by the weight of the workplace.” -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hollywood Powerbrokers Talk About Recasting Biden
Some top players in Hollywood’s reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace their leading man.Joe Biden