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Singapore's iconic skyline is shrouded in a fire-related haze. Here's what it looks like across the island.

Singapore's iconic skyline is shrouded in a fire-related haze. Here's what it looks like across the island.

The pollution has disrupted flights, shut down outdoor sports facilities, and prompted organizers to call off a major ru...

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ByteDance's short-drama app is turning into China's latest obsession

ByteDance's short-drama app is turning into China's latest obsession

In August, ByteDance's apps accounted for 41.8% of the time Chinese users spent on the country's 50 biggest mobile apps....

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Tesla's flying Roadster is a weapon in the talent wars

Tesla's flying Roadster is a weapon in the talent wars

Elon Musk unveiled the next Tesla Roadster. It's gymnastics routine could bring in some sales — but it's recruiting mess...

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Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, is the real villain in 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about him.

Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, is the real villain in 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about him.

Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes' partner and the father of their two children, plays a big role in A24's new documentary &...

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Elon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies — take a look

Elon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies — take a look

The revised Tesla Roadster has been a long time coming, with Elon Musk first showing off an earlier version back in Nove...

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Microsoft AI chief says the company beat OpenAI at its own game, using a quarter of the computing power

Microsoft AI chief says the company beat OpenAI at its own game, using a quarter of the computing power

Microsoft AI CEO said its latest AI model outperforms an OpenAI base model on certain pre-training metrics using a quart...

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OpenAI's Dots head says AI means workers now have a choice between doing less or more

OpenAI's Dots head says AI means workers now have a choice between doing less or more

Alexander Embiricos, who leads OpenAI's enterprise product and Dots agent tool, said the AI era gives workers a choice: ...

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Netflix is getting a new content chief after a stock slump and viewership struggles

Netflix is getting a new content chief after a stock slump and viewership struggles

Bela Bajaria, who has overseen Netflix's movies and shows, is leaving. Peter Rice, a former Fox and Disney executive, wi...

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How Scientology actually works, according to a former Scientologist

How Scientology actually works, according to a former Scientologist

Jenna Miscavige is the niece of David Miscavige, the leader of the Church of Scientology. She was raised as a Scientolog...

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Katie Zacharia defends calling herself a lawyer in new interview

Katie Zacharia defends calling herself a lawyer in new interview

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia went on the record Thursday, saying she considered the results of her bar exa...

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I couldn't afford to buy rental properties at 25. So I started renting out cars instead.

I couldn't afford to buy rental properties at 25. So I started renting out cars instead.

Saimah Chaudhry started renting out her Smart car at 25. She eventually built a fleet of over 50 vehicles generating hun...

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Anthropic just opened its doors to outside safety watchdogs. Here's how it will work.

Anthropic just opened its doors to outside safety watchdogs. Here's how it will work.

Anthropic is opening its doors to independent AI safety evaluators from METR, the first time a frontier AI company has d...

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An AI CEO is calling out the people who bash AI but can't stop using it

An AI CEO is calling out the people who bash AI but can't stop using it

Verb CEO Cyrus Beschloss said people opposed to AI and data centers are still using the technology and would have a hard...

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How Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry makes and spends his $1.4 billion fortune

How Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry makes and spends his $1.4 billion fortune

Tyler Perry is the creator of the popular Madea franchise and owns a sprawling movie studio in Atlanta....

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Nottingham, where they made their royal debut in 2017. Here's how the visits compare.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Nottingham, where they made their royal debut in 2017. Here's how the visits compare.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance since moving back to the UK. It was strikingly similar ...

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The 25 college majors that may be safest from AI, ranked

The 25 college majors that may be safest from AI, ranked

AI is changing the job market. But a recent study found that education and healthcare fields are among the least affecte...

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My niece and nephew have kept me in my home city. They're also why I'm deciding to leave.

My niece and nephew have kept me in my home city. They're also why I'm deciding to leave.

After living in New York City, I moved back home temporarily. Five years later, I'm returning, though I'm worried about ...

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I'm a die-hard Costco fan with an executive membership. Here are the 9 items I can't leave the store without.

I'm a die-hard Costco fan with an executive membership. Here are the 9 items I can't leave the store without.

The Kirkland Signature organic chicken breasts and Bachan's Japanese barbecue sauce are a few of the many things I never...

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Elon Musk hypes up tonight's Roadster reveal: 'A candidate for greatest product demo of all time'

Elon Musk hypes up tonight's Roadster reveal: 'A candidate for greatest product demo of all time'

In November 2017, CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla's plans to reboot the Roadster as a hyper-powered EV and took $50,000 re...

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Ad pros say Apple's chaotic new commercial fails at what the brand once did best

Ad pros say Apple's chaotic new commercial fails at what the brand once did best

The ad for Apple's HomeView smart home device is stressing some people out. Ad pros say it has a bigger problem....

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United finally made it easier to see if your flight has Starlink

United finally made it easier to see if your flight has Starlink

United Airlines released a tool that tracks how many of its airplanes are equipped with Starlink. You can type in your f...

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Ukraine's vital access to military-grade Starlink services is coming back after a sudden disruption, sources say

Ukraine's vital access to military-grade Starlink services is coming back after a sudden disruption, sources say

Ukraine's access to military-grade Starlink was disrupted on Wednesday, catching soldiers and officials off guard....

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Anthropic's Daniela Amodei says AI girlfriends and boyfriends are a 'terrible use of AI'

Anthropic's Daniela Amodei says AI girlfriends and boyfriends are a 'terrible use of AI'

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei warned that AI romantic partners could worsen loneliness and push people further away...

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I clean for my 92-year-old neighbor every week. I make $35 an hour — and we've become unlikely friends.

I clean for my 92-year-old neighbor every week. I make $35 an hour — and we've become unlikely friends.

My latest side hustle is doing weekly cleaning gigs for my aging neighbor, who's become my friend. Here's how I started ...

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I coach my son's soccer team. I wanted more quality time, but realized other kids get the best version of me.

I coach my son's soccer team. I wanted more quality time, but realized other kids get the best version of me.

I decided to coach my son's soccer team so we'd have more time together. I realized I was giving all my patience and att...

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Netflix might need to buy its way out of its biggest problem. And it won't come cheap.

Netflix might need to buy its way out of its biggest problem. And it won't come cheap.

Netflix conducted its deepest round of layoffs in years. But the job cuts don't address the streamer's biggest problem....

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I toured Delta's bougie new business-class cabin. Here are the 7 best upgrades — and one thing missing.

I toured Delta's bougie new business-class cabin. Here are the 7 best upgrades — and one thing missing.

The next-generation Delta One will debut in early 2027 on flights from Los Angeles. I got a closer look at what to expec...

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I thought i would hate group tours. I've learned they make traveling with kids easier, less stressful, and more fun.

I thought i would hate group tours. I've learned they make traveling with kids easier, less stressful, and more fun.

I love traveling with my kids, but it takes a lot of planning. Booking group tours makes everything easier and we have l...

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Bankers are shoring up their defenses against rogue AI agents

Bankers are shoring up their defenses against rogue AI agents

Finance executives said in earnings calls that they are hardening their systems against rogue AI agents that might attem...

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I tried Meta's Muse AI agent for 3 days — then it sent me a strange message that made me want to delete the app completely

I tried Meta's Muse AI agent for 3 days — then it sent me a strange message that made me want to delete the app completely

Ugo Nwune stopped using Muse after receiving an unexpected message from the agent. He said the incident affected his tru...

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Jensen Huang couldn't get TSMC to return his calls. Then its founder called.

Jensen Huang couldn't get TSMC to return his calls. Then its founder called.

TSMC manufactures Nvidia's advanced AI chips....

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Bank of America hired contractors to protect its software from powerful rogue AI agents

Bank of America hired contractors to protect its software from powerful rogue AI agents

CEO Brian Moynihan told analysts that BofA had hired 1,000 extra staff for what he called "Mythos remediation.&quot...

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8 states are suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harms kids. Here are their demands, from data deletion to halting AI testing.

8 states are suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harms kids. Here are their demands, from data deletion to halting AI testing.

Eight states filed complaints against OpenAI, seeking a wide range of remedies including data deletion, age checks, and ...

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A gifted engineer. A love for Saudi Arabia. A bugging device wrapped in toilet paper.

A gifted engineer. A love for Saudi Arabia. A bugging device wrapped in toilet paper.

Abdulrahman Alfozan's career was defined by a desire to learn from Silicon Valley and build bridges with his home countr...

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Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device booked a one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia

Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device booked a one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia

Federal prosecutors previously asked a judge to seal their case against Abdulrahman Alfozan due to fears he might flee t...

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Ukraine says a sudden Starlink speed limit disrupted its most important drone missions

Ukraine says a sudden Starlink speed limit disrupted its most important drone missions

Ukraine's military relies heavily on Elon Musk's Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations....

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5 reasons Netflix is struggling as it cuts about 1,000 staffers

5 reasons Netflix is struggling as it cuts about 1,000 staffers

Netflix's stock has fallen after slower engagement growth and stiff competition from YouTube. Here's why Wall Street is ...

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A dietitian says GLP-1s aren't 'a free lunch' — you need a plan when you stop taking them. Here are her 3 best tips.

A dietitian says GLP-1s aren't 'a free lunch' — you need a plan when you stop taking them. Here are her 3 best tips.

Dietitian Dr. Linia Patel shared her tips for staying full and fighting food noise — two challenges people might face be...

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I paid $975 for Amtrak's business-class and then a first-class roomette on a 32-hour trip. Only one upgrade was worth it.

I paid $975 for Amtrak's business-class and then a first-class roomette on a 32-hour trip. Only one upgrade was worth it.

I spent $975 on Amtrak business class and a first-class roomette during a 32-hour trip. Here's the upgrade I'd pay for a...

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Prediction market users are already betting on how long Trump's new press secretary will last

Prediction market users are already betting on how long Trump's new press secretary will last

Bettors on Polymarket and Kalshi are wagering thousands of dollars on how long new White House press secretary Katie Zac...

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