Peering into the future of novels, using AI
In a new novella, “Death of an Author,” the writer, Aidan Marchine, describes an undersized plate of nachos as follows: “The cheese was congealed and… Read More »Peering into the future of novels, using AI
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Marco Rubio roasted for complaining about an unresolved issue in the state he is a senator from
Does Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) need a reminder that he works for the government? If so, he should check Twitter. The Florida senator was raked… Read More »Marco Rubio roasted for complaining about an unresolved issue in the state he is a senator from
SpaceX makes a second attempt to launch its massive Starship rocket
Enlarge / SpaceX’s Starship rocket is seen for its integrated flight test. SpaceX SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas—For the second time, SpaceX engineers and technicians are… Read More »SpaceX makes a second attempt to launch its massive Starship rocket
‘Too Stupid’ Fox News could have saved $787 million with just 3 words
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell suggested Wednesday that three words could have saved Fox News from paying $787 million in the defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting… Read More »‘Too Stupid’ Fox News could have saved $787 million with just 3 words
Fox arranges Dominion Suit, but Smartmatic Case and others loom
On Tuesday, Fox News hurriedly agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems — one of the largest… Read More »Fox arranges Dominion Suit, but Smartmatic Case and others loom
Twitter has quietly changed its hate speech policy to drop its protections for transgender people
Aurich Lawson | Stable spread Earlier this month, Twitter quietly removed transgender-specific protections from its hateful conduct policyto criticism from advocates who say there has… Read More »Twitter has quietly changed its hate speech policy to drop its protections for transgender people
There is ‘disturbing evidence’ that UFO encounters may be US adversaries, Senate panel told
A top US official is concerned that many of the unexplained encounters between military jets and unidentified flying objects that his office is investigating could… Read More »There is ‘disturbing evidence’ that UFO encounters may be US adversaries, Senate panel told
Tesla’s earnings fell sharply in the first quarter as it slashed prices
Tesla’s profits fell sharply in the first three months of the year after it lowered the prices of its electric vehicles, the company said Wednesday.… Read More »Tesla’s earnings fell sharply in the first quarter as it slashed prices
“This isn’t the 1970s. You can’t tip them $20.”
John Leguizamo in 2022.Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic John Leguizamo revealed in a recent interview that he tips waiters and clerks with $100 bills. “Come on, this isn’t… Read More »“This isn’t the 1970s. You can’t tip them $20.”
FBI and others urge Meta to halt encryption plans, citing risk of child abuse
Getty Images | Olemedia The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, with law enforcement around the world calling on Meta… Read More »FBI and others urge Meta to halt encryption plans, citing risk of child abuse
When I got cancer, everyone brought food. I finally told them what I really wanted
My grandfather died when I was in high school. I remember getting kicked out of class early and going to my grandparents’ house with my… Read More »When I got cancer, everyone brought food. I finally told them what I really wanted
A pioneer in the tech industry sees a way for the US to become a leader in advanced chips
It’s been six decades since Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, a software system that predicted the future of interactive and graphic computing. In the 1970s, he… Read More »A pioneer in the tech industry sees a way for the US to become a leader in advanced chips
Sharing frequent fliers "Unspoken rules" From air travel, they think everyone should follow
Sharing frequent fliers "Unspoken rules" From air travel, they think everyone should follow
Star Trek fans are finally getting a Section 31 movie, with an Oscar-winning lead
Enlarge / Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou Star Trek: Discovery. Paramount+ Paramount+ has announced a new movie called Star Trek: Section 31 which will… Read More »Star Trek fans are finally getting a Section 31 movie, with an Oscar-winning lead
Analysis: Fox News’ $787.5 million settlement is the price of telling a lie
By settling with Dominion Voting Systems, Fox News has avoided an excruciating, protracted lawsuit in which its founding chief, Rupert Murdoch, its top executives and… Read More »Analysis: Fox News’ $787.5 million settlement is the price of telling a lie
