‘It’s the robot we were all expecting – like C3PO’: why aren’t humanoids in our homes yet
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ABC News - Sports
A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
A’ja Wilson had a season like none other in WNBA history2 days ago - WNBA -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: City officials told Vance staffer Haitian migrant rumors were ‘baseless’
Springfield, Ohio city officials told a staffer for Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) that rumors about Haitian migrants eating pets in the town were “baseless,” city ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 3 Expected Points: Buying into Brian Robinson
Zachary Krueger reviews the expected fantasy points from the previous week and highlights some players he's eyeing for Week 3.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Shared political views are more likely to result in a job hire
Seven in 10 hiring managers will prioritize candidates who share their political views, according to a new poll. Resume Builder’s research, as the U.S. presidential election hots up, is timely. The ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What we learned from Fayed sex abuse press conference
From threats to fear and sexual health checks, lawyers alleged systematic abuse of dozens of women.2 days ago -
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 -
GameSpot - Tech
Next Like A Dragon Is A Pirate Adventure Starring Starring Majima
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed the next Like a Dragon game, and this time, everyone's favorite Yakuza loose cannon Goro Majima will be the star of it. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Jill Biden says 'we have to have a peaceful transfer of power' in January
First lady Jill Biden emphasized in an interview with NBC News that "we have to have a peaceful transfer of power," urging Americans to "come together" amid deep political divisions.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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 -
The New York Times - Business
Why Nike Replaced John Donahoe as Its C.E.O.
Investors are hoping that replacing John Donahoe as chief executive will lift its stock price and restore the brand’s cool factor.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
Everyone, everywhere is wearing Ami Paris. Why?
Alexandre Mattiussi has built a €300mn brand by making clothes that people actually want2 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 -
ABC News - Health
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard2 days ago -
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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 -
BBC News - Top stories
More women tell BBC they were sexually assaulted by ex-Harrods boss
Melanie is among a growing number of former employees to tell the BBC they were attacked by Mohamed Al Fayed.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we got wrong about Caitlin Clark's rookie season ... so far
We figured Clark's arrival in the WNBA would boost TV ratings. What we didn't see coming was the sustained magnitude all season long.3 days ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Catch our drift? These stats are lying about Tank Dell, other receivers
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don dives into some of the most deceiving stats through two weeks of the NFL season.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues’ Was Here for Us All Along
The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.4 days ago