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Tech - Wired - 17 hours ago

'My Robots': Sci-fi director looks at Elon Musk's Cybercab and Optimus and detects a copy cat

'I, Robot' director Alex Proyas accused Elon Musk of ripping off his sci-fi film designs in Musk's latest Tesla prototypes, including the Optimus bot.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Stargazers around the world catch supermoon

The brightness of the moon would allow ancient communities to increase hunting at this time of year - hence the name.

Will Kamala Harris lose the popular vote?

Harris could not simply lose in 2024; she could potentially lose the popular vote as well — and take many Democrats down with her.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters

The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report

World - Financial Times - October 14

SpaceX catches rocket booster in dramatic landing

In one of the most dramatic, high-risk space flights to date, SpaceX launched a gargantuan rocket and used giant mechanical arms to pluck the descending booster out of the sky. Mark Strassmann has ...

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - November 1

How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular

For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Bronny prop to score among most popular ever

Bronny James over/under 0.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook in Tuesday's opener between the Lakers and Timberwolves was not only the most popular NBA player prop of the night, but also one of the most ...

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Cash Isas popularity surges ahead of UK Budget

Investors shift into tax-sheltered accounts given uncertainty of Labour proposals

World - Financial Times - October 25

Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises

Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racers

Business - Financial Times - October 27

'Alarming' - creators hit back at Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.

2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions

Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Why doesn't the popular vote determine the president?

This November, millions of Americans will head to polling stations across the country to cast their votes — for a slate of electors.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Zyn, Popular Nicotine Pouches, Are Redefining a Masculine Archetype

Zyn nicotine pouches have become a new symbol of American masculinity — and a surprising political lightning rod.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

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