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Dario Amodei says AI will cure cancer and Alzheimer's in a decade. Doctors aren't buying it.

Dario Amodei says AI will cure cancer and Alzheimer's in a decade. Doctors aren't buying it.

Some in the medical community aren't so certain that AI will cure cancer and Alzheimer's in the next decade, as Anthropi...

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I raised 4 kids and thought I remembered how hard parenting was. A week with my grandkids proved me wrong.

I raised 4 kids and thought I remembered how hard parenting was. A week with my grandkids proved me wrong.

I spent a week helping care for my two young grandkids. It reminded me how demanding parenting is and how much I enjoy b...

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I visited West Point to see how the elite military academy blends history with modern Army training. Take a look inside.

I visited West Point to see how the elite military academy blends history with modern Army training. Take a look inside.

West Point is the longest continuously garrisoned military installation in the US. It's also home to the elite United St...

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Google is letting staff test a 'fast' new Gemini AI model named Hydrogen

Google is letting staff test a 'fast' new Gemini AI model named Hydrogen

Google's streak of new models may be set to continue, as the company has been testing what it calls a fast and efficient...

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We've spent 10 years living between a sailboat and campervan. People ask us a lot of questions about hygiene and space.

We've spent 10 years living between a sailboat and campervan. People ask us a lot of questions about hygiene and space.

For years, we've lived between a van and a sailboat. Some of the most frequent questions we're asked involve our long-te...

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Senate Banking Republican calls on Nvidia CEO to resign

Senate Banking Republican calls on Nvidia CEO to resign

Sen. Kevin Cramer cited potential extortion risks tied to Huang's alleged relationship with a suspected Chinese spy and ...

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I grew up in Jackson, Wyoming. Here are the 10 biggest mistakes I see tourists make when they visit my popular town.

I grew up in Jackson, Wyoming. Here are the 10 biggest mistakes I see tourists make when they visit my popular town.

As a local, I see many visitors to the Tetons and Yellowstone set up base in Jackson, Wyoming, then make common mistakes...

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Russian infiltrators are trapping Ukrainian troops in front-line positions, sometimes for weeks

Russian infiltrators are trapping Ukrainian troops in front-line positions, sometimes for weeks

Russian infiltrators are slipping behind Ukrainian lines, disrupting troop rotations and leaving some soldiers stuck at ...

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NATO is experimenting with amphbious robots that can cross ice and water in the Arctic

NATO is experimenting with amphbious robots that can cross ice and water in the Arctic

The Western military alliance is exploring how new uncrewed systems can provide forces with situational awareness in the...

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ChatGPT Ads got brands to bite. Now comes the hard part.

ChatGPT Ads got brands to bite. Now comes the hard part.

More than 100,000 advertisers have tested ChatGPT Ads. OpenAI's ad business now has a new task: keeping them hooked....

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How New York or Nowhere has grown its brand without any paid ads

How New York or Nowhere has grown its brand without any paid ads

New York or Nowhere built a brand without buying ads, relying on brand collabs and social posts from store visitors to h...

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A former undercover CIA officer of 10 years explains how she spots a liar

A former undercover CIA officer of 10 years explains how she spots a liar

Former CIA officer Michele Rigby Assad says the key to spotting a lie isn't always what someone says — it can be what th...

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A college student thought he'd struck gold training AI. Then he says he got burned.

A college student thought he'd struck gold training AI. Then he says he got burned.

Nearly two dozen current and former contractors said Handshake this year underpaid them by hundreds or thousands of doll...

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I paid $162 to upgrade to 'Premium Class' on Alaska Airlines. I regretted nearly doubling the cost of my trip.

I paid $162 to upgrade to 'Premium Class' on Alaska Airlines. I regretted nearly doubling the cost of my trip.

Alaska Airlines' "Premium Class" comes with designated overhead bins, free alcohol, and more legroom. For me, ...

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I was at Facebook for its IPO, and I can tell Anthropic is not ready to go public

I was at Facebook for its IPO, and I can tell Anthropic is not ready to go public

Former Facebook executive Brian Boland says Anthropic should delay its IPO, citing Facebook's public listing and the saf...

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Taiwan's chip show will go on — with or without Jensen Huang

Taiwan's chip show will go on — with or without Jensen Huang

Tech analysts say TSMC's grip on the AI industry's hunger for semiconductors should keep its business going, no matter w...

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I tried Wendy's new $8 value meal. I can see why the chain is struggling — and how it could make a comeback.

I tried Wendy's new $8 value meal. I can see why the chain is struggling — and how it could make a comeback.

I recently visited my local Wendy's and was let down by the menu, which felt a bit stale....

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I landed 4 job offers out of grad school and picked Meta. These 2 tactics helped me land my ideal offer.

I landed 4 job offers out of grad school and picked Meta. These 2 tactics helped me land my ideal offer.

Adwait Sathe, a Meta engineer, was strategic about who he cold-messaged on LinkedIn and how he tailored his CV to each a...

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We lived in an RV for 14 years before the Villa Vie Odyssey. The ship's shutdown hasn't changed how we want to live.

We lived in an RV for 14 years before the Villa Vie Odyssey. The ship's shutdown hasn't changed how we want to live.

Jim and Chris Guld loved life aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, but had worried it might be "too cheap" to be sust...

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Former CIA officer says US companies are underestimating China intelligence risks

Former CIA officer says US companies are underestimating China intelligence risks

Former CIA officer Michele Rigby Assad says Nvidia's case shows why tech companies must train workers to spot foreign in...

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What we know about Joon H. Kim and Wachtell, the law firm probing Jensen Huang

What we know about Joon H. Kim and Wachtell, the law firm probing Jensen Huang

Nvidia's board tapped elite Wall Street law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to head a probe into CEO Jensen Huan...

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Wall Street regulator poised to bring charges against prediction market giant Kalshi

Wall Street regulator poised to bring charges against prediction market giant Kalshi

The CFTC is investigating if Kalshi failed to properly notify the agency about dozens of new products, a person with kno...

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Skydance's Pluto TV has shrunk as its free TV rivals have gained share

Skydance's Pluto TV has shrunk as its free TV rivals have gained share

The Skydance-owned streamer Pluto TV now has fewer monthly active users than it did in 2023, the company revealed....

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What Anthropic's roadshow video says about its IPO pitch

What Anthropic's roadshow video says about its IPO pitch

We asked AI to analyze a transcript of Anthropic's IPO roadshow video to identify the most prevalent words and themes....

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Web Summit cancels day 2 due to Storm Charles and risks of tidal flood

Web Summit cancels day 2 due to Storm Charles and risks of tidal flood

Web Summit in Lisbon cancels Day 2 as Storm Charles brings high winds, tidal flooding and transport disruption across Po...

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Venmo's newest feature is supposed to make it easier to split lunch. So, we tested it out.

Venmo's newest feature is supposed to make it easier to split lunch. So, we tested it out.

Venmo just launched receipt scanning, which itemizes bills and calculates fair tax and tip. It makes it a one-stop shop ...

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Toyota bets America is ready for a tiny, slow, low-cost kei truck

Toyota bets America is ready for a tiny, slow, low-cost kei truck

America has an expensive car problem. Toyota's big bet is to build a Kei truck that's bound to pull on President Donald ...

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IBM is ending immigration sponsorship 'for the majority' of roles in its biggest unit

IBM is ending immigration sponsorship 'for the majority' of roles in its biggest unit

An IBM spokesperson said the company would "discontinue visa and green card sponsorship for the majority of such ro...

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Travis Kalanick shares 'struggle session' guide amid Jensen Huang scandal

Travis Kalanick shares 'struggle session' guide amid Jensen Huang scandal

Travis Kalanick did not name Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in his X post, but his message appeared as scrutiny intensified ove...

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Read the memo Boeing sent staff as it plans 2,500 job cuts in its airliner business

Read the memo Boeing sent staff as it plans 2,500 job cuts in its airliner business

Stephanie Pope, head of Boeing's commercial division, said the layoffs were due to being "overstaffed" after p...

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Paul McCartney is a billionaire. He joins these musicians in the elite club.

Paul McCartney is a billionaire. He joins these musicians in the elite club.

Paul McCartney is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. He joins wealthy musicians like Bruce Springsteen and B...

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Almost nobody uses AI agents to order food or rides on apps like Uber

Almost nobody uses AI agents to order food or rides on apps like Uber

Uber, DoorDash and AI agents show limited traction as ride-hailing and food delivery customers test tools like Meta Muse...

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John Turturro says he worked with 'abusive' directors early in his career

John Turturro says he worked with 'abusive' directors early in his career

John Turturro worked with famous directors like William Friedkin, Woody Allen, and Michael Cimino early in his career an...

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I gave up my career to raise 4 kids. Now they're grown, I'm 57, and I'm starting my life over.

I gave up my career to raise 4 kids. Now they're grown, I'm 57, and I'm starting my life over.

I left my career as a physician to raise four kids. At 57, I'm facing an empty nest and trying to figure out my next cha...

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This startup raised $20 million to keep AI agents in line with more AI agents. Read the pitch deck.

This startup raised $20 million to keep AI agents in line with more AI agents. Read the pitch deck.

WhiteMatter says more AI agents are the key to controlling AI agents. Read the pitch deck the startup used to raised $20...

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I've been to all 50 states. Here are 6 underrated destinations I can't wait to return to.

I've been to all 50 states. Here are 6 underrated destinations I can't wait to return to.

After traveling to all 50 states, I've come across some beautiful hidden gems, like Wickford Village in Rhode Island and...

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Jensen Huang is sliding down the global rich list, and his affair scandal has knocked him out of the top 10

Jensen Huang is sliding down the global rich list, and his affair scandal has knocked him out of the top 10

Huang's net worth has been sliding in lockstep with Nvidia's stock in recent weeks, and on Monday he fell to 12th on Blo...

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A major war could leave US states without enough National Guard troops for disasters and other emergencies, generals warn

A major war could leave US states without enough National Guard troops for disasters and other emergencies, generals warn

Army National Guard generals warn a major overseas war could leave governors short of troops to respond to disasters and...

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Americans are struggling to pay their credit card and student-loan bills

Americans are struggling to pay their credit card and student-loan bills

A new Urban Institute analysis showed that nearly a quarter of Americans have debt in collections, with higher rates of ...

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How a Target store gets ready for the holiday rush

How a Target store gets ready for the holiday rush

Target is taking a higher-cadence approach to the holidays this year in a bid to get shoppers coming back more often....

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