Bowling, selfies and the 'Dougie': Biden seduces influencers in the White House
For its first conference on the creator economy, the Biden administration celebrated social media creators, praising them as a “game-changer in the way we communicate.”
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Columbia University president resigns after unrest at Gaza protests
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned amid a debate over free speech over campus protests against the war in Gaza. Ms. Shafik resigned just… Read More »Columbia University president resigns after unrest at Gaza protests
Musk's new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images
Enlarge / An AI-generated image of Donald Trump and catgirls, created with Grok, which uses the Flux image synthesis model. On Tuesday, Elon Musk’s AI… Read More »Musk's new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images
Two French pilots die after Rafale jets collide in mid-air
Two French pilots were killed on Wednesday after their Rafale jets collided in mid-air in eastern France, President Emmanuel Macron said, in a rare accident… Read More »Two French pilots die after Rafale jets collide in mid-air
An MLB team owner is accused of taking sand from a public beach in Malibu for a construction project near his posh home
A neighbor accuses businessman Mark Attanasio of taking sand from a Malibu beach for a project. The neighbor claims in a lawsuit that marine animals… Read More »An MLB team owner is accused of taking sand from a public beach in Malibu for a construction project near his posh home
The Global Race to Control AI
We investigate who wins and what else could happen.
South Lebanon Twp. Police Search for Clues After Multiple Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts
South Lebanon Township Police are asking the public for help solving multiple vehicle break-ins that have occurred overnight in the township. Vehicles that were unlocked… Read More »South Lebanon Twp. Police Search for Clues After Multiple Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts
Valve's custom Steam Deck OS will officially be available on Asus' ROG Ally
Enlarge / This photo took a lot of effort to take and used unofficial ISO values, which will no longer be needed in the future.… Read More »Valve's custom Steam Deck OS will officially be available on Asus' ROG Ally
Ukraine says it shot down $36 million Su-34 bomber in Russia
Ukraine has shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet over Kursk during an ongoing territorial advance. The Su-34, worth about $36 million, is Russia's most… Read More »Ukraine says it shot down $36 million Su-34 bomber in Russia
California AI law sparks unrest in Silicon Valley
California Senator Scott Wiener wants to stop the development of dangerous AI, but critics say he is being premature.
Warren Buffett Has Built Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Stockpile to $277 Billion. Here Are 2 Perfect Companies for Him to Buy Next.
Warren Buffett doesn't need anyone to tell him what to do. But with Berkshire Hathaway'S (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) With its cash holdings now approaching… Read More »Warren Buffett Has Built Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Stockpile to $277 Billion. Here Are 2 Perfect Companies for Him to Buy Next.
Inflation rises in July; index rises
FTSE 100 opens higher after inflation rise not as steep as City feared 08:29 London's FTSE 100 is set for a fourth straight rise today… Read More »Inflation rises in July; index rises
Elon Musk went looking for a judge in an advertising lawsuit and didn't get the judge he wanted
Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. Getty Images | Win McNamee U.S. District… Read More »Elon Musk went looking for a judge in an advertising lawsuit and didn't get the judge he wanted
UCLA cannot allow protesters to ban Jewish students from campus, judge rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the University of California at Los Angeles cannot allow pro-Palestinian protesters to deny Jewish students… Read More »UCLA cannot allow protesters to ban Jewish students from campus, judge rules
US considers breaking up Google to tackle search monopoly
The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to restore Google's dominant position in online search, including a breakup of the company.
