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Anthropic just rolled out a tool that'll decimate some people's dreams of writing AI novels undetected

Anthropic said new Claude models will embed an "imperceptible watermark" directly into AI-generated text....

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Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax was temporarily blocked by a judge after homeowners sued the city....

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YouTube is making it harder for creators to start earning money

YouTube is changing the requirements for creators to be accepted into its primary monetization program....

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Spin Master's founder explains why your 20s are the best time to start a company

Ronnen Harary said people are less likely to view founders in their 20s as competition....

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Seaports are dabbling in AI, but complex supply chain operations make adoption a challenge

The Port of New Orleans partners with UTC Transoceanic and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to use AI for logistics in handling oversize cargo....

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Leaked memo: The Arena Group is rebranding to Paradium.AI and wants to build an 'AI-powered ecosystem'

Arena Group CEO Paul Edmondson told employees in a memo obtained by Business Insider that it was "more than a name change."...

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AI agents, IRL socializing, and vibe coding: Where top consumer investors are placing bets

Top consumer VCs are betting on AI apps that make the internet more social. They told us the trends they are watching....

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35 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

Cities around the world are facing growing housing demand as rents continue to climb. Many cities turn to tiny living to temporarily solve the issue....

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I've worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

As a longtime employee, I think the Adidas backpacks, Halloween pillows, and Kitty City catio are some of the best things to get at Costco right now....

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on Autopilot before he crashed — but it's 'always your fault'

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he had been using Tesla's Autopilot before a head-on crash. He called it a lesson in staying alert behind the wheel....

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This map shows the 26 states where Taylor Farms has recalled foods that could be contaminated with salmonella

The recall linked to jalapeños that could carry salmonella comes weeks after lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms was at the center of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak....

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Warren Buffett could wait forever. His successor may not be so patient.

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said his "biggest fear" for a post-Buffett Berkshire may have come true....

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After cleaning homes professionally for 10 years, I swear by these 7 affordable supplies from Dollar Tree

As a former professional cleaner, I'm always looking for quality, affordable cleaning products and supplies. These are my favorite Dollar Tree finds....

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3 key details about what Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the AI future would look like for you

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says personal AI agents could reshape work, help launch smaller companies, and make entrepreneurship more accessible....

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I compared Chili's Big QP cheeseburger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder. One was a better value.

Chili's Big QP tasted remarkably similar to McDonald's iconic Quarter Pounder, but one was a better value....

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I don't let my kids attend sleepovers. The risk just isn't worth it.

My daughter was thrilled to be invited to her first sleepover at 6 years old. I had to tell her it wasn't happening....

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Zuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili

Mark Zuckerberg shared an Instagram video of himself sparring with Merab Dvalishvili on a barge floating in the middle of a lake....

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I'm a doctor who studies longevity. Here are 8 things I always put in my Trader Joe's cart — and 4 I never buy.

As a doctor who studies longevity and people who live a long time, I'm mindful about my diet and which groceries I buy and skip at Trader Joe's....

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Meta launches Muse Glimmer model as Zuckerberg champions AI for 'everyone'

The social media giant plans to release an open-weight version of Muse Spark, its most powerful AI model, soon, Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday....

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Why Dropbox is sticking with remote work, according to its new co-CEO

Dropbox has been "virtual-first" since 2021, and its new co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi said he plans to keep that model....

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I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life.

Alice Kim quit her finance career due to burnout and found renewed purpose and balance through surfing and freelance work....

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The best and worst places to build a tech career

A new database reveals the best tech jobs for promotions, pay, and stability....

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Kevin O'Leary said he messed up the messaging on his massive Utah data center plan

The "Shark Tank" investor said he has "work to do to earn the community's support" for his Utah data center....

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Taiwan's war drills showcased a new strike drone class that Ukraine used to smash Russia this year

Taiwan's navy deployed two fixed-wing propeller drones, which officials described as "mid-size suicide drones" that were locally built....

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Taylor Farms issued a recall for over a dozen items, including salsa and guacamole, over Salmonella risks

Taylor Farms is pulling prepared food items containing jalapeños because of concerns of Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause painful food poisoning....

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Rhaenyra in 'House of the Dragon' is starting to sound a lot like Daenerys in 'Game of Thrones.' The showrunner says that's the point.

In "House of the Dragon," Rhaenyra Targaryen becomes convinced she is the "Prince That Was Promised." Her story mirrors Daenerys' in "Game of Thrones."...

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I make charcuterie boards for a living. Here are my 7 secrets to creating the best spread.

I own a charcuterie franchise, and I've found that thinly slicing meats, cutting fruit into stars, and layering by height upgrades any cheese board....

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10 deaths in 'House of the Dragon' that were significantly changed from the book

"House of the Dragon" season three has killed major characters, including a few whose deaths were changed from the book "Fire & Blood."...

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I told my kids the TV was broken. Four months later, I'm still pretending.

Losing our TV forced us to rethink screen time. The result was more conversation, more play, and fewer sibling fights....

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How Cursor recruits elite AI engineers when huge salaries aren't enough

Cursor is pulling out all the stops to nab top talent. Matt Ward, the company's head of talent, said recruiting the best takes a coordinated effort....

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I wanted my daughter to experience the fun I had growing up. So we went toilet papering.

Ciara Jones says she traded screens for old-school pranks, hoping to give her daughter and her friends a memorable 13th birthday....

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AI is shaking software. There's a new way to spot which companies are built to survive.

Which software companies can survive the AI era? Barclays highlights the firms best positioned to weather the disruption....

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I was a New York psychologist who thought I understood families. Then I moved to Wichita.

Moving from New York City to Wichita, Kansas, helped change my perspective on successful families and on how culture impacts how we grow up....

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I've been a flight attendant for years. Here are the 5 mistakes I always see travelers make.

As a flight attendant, I see passengers make common travel mistakes, from not choosing their seats to getting to the airport at the wrong time....

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I went from wedding DJ to Meta engineer, then was laid off after 13 years. My last years there brought constant change.

A former Meta engineer reflects on his journey from wedding DJ to tech, his 13-year career, and life after a layoff....

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I work from home, and our family helps with childcare. We're still putting our daughter in part-time day care.

My mother and mother-in-law help with childcare, and I'm grateful, but I need more help to get work done. Our daughter is starting part-time day care....

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We saw Beta Technologies' autonomous aircraft for the battlefield. Meet the MV250.

Beta Technologies unveiled the MV250, an autonomous, hybrid-electric aircraft that can carry cargo for militaries, at the Farnborough Airshow....

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What RTO personality type are you?

Every office has its RTO personalities: the coffee badgers, the midweek warriors, and the 5-day faithfuls....

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Dietitians agree — cut back on 1 thing for better gut health, energy, and lower risk of cancer

Dietitians say one type of ultra-processed food may be especially bad for risk of cancer and heart disease. More than half of us indulge in it daily....

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Welcome to the reinvention economy: Americans are pivoting careers, upskilling, and starting over

People are embracing changing careers, upskilling, and becoming their own bosses in the sluggish job market....

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Hackers are targeting US water systems. Here’s what that means.

Government officials are warning about a wave of cyberattacks on water utilities in the US. Here's how hackers can impact water systems....

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We skipped the expensive birthday venue. Our muddy backyard was better for 90 kids.

I skipped the expensive birthday venue and invited all of my son's friends to our home. It turned into our favorite party yet....

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Warren Buffett is out, and Berkshire Hathaway is spending again

Berkshire Hathaway's famously large pile of cash shrank by about $30 billion last quarter after Greg Abel took over from Warren Buffett as CEO....

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I spent $300 outsourcing a parenting rite of passage. I'd do it again.

After repeatedly failing to teach my kids to ride bikes, I paid an instructor $300 to do it. They were riding independently within 45 minutes....

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I was a stay-at-home mom for 27 years. At 62, I started over after moving to Greece.

Kati Gyselinck traded her secure, but unfulfilled lifestyle for a fresh start in another country. She downsized and found joy in the simpler things....

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When I moved to Paris 9 years ago, I shouldn't have worried so much about dressing 'wrong' and knowing French

Some of the biggest challenges of moving to Paris from the UK weren't what I expected, from language barriers to vacation culture to fashion....

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Gen Z wants to socialize in places other than the bar. Here are the top 20 global cities for Gen Z.

A survey shows that Gen Z likes nightlife, but values third spaces and other types of socializing just as much. Here are the best cities for Gen Z around the world....

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I saved over $1,900 on my family trip to Orlando using credit card points. These are the hacks I used.

Our six-day Orlando trip for a family of five cost about $8,620. But I strategized beforehand to earn credit card points that reduced the cost....

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I dreaded raising 5 teens under one roof. Then they all started becoming people I'd love to hang out with.

Everyone warned me about parenting during the teen years. Sure, there are hard parts, but there's a fun side to it, too....

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The AI boom is creating data center jobs that pay more

Data centers are driving demand for electricians, installers, and maintenance workers, with some jobs paying $10 more an hour than similar roles....

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