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2026-07-22 07:18:05 UTC

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On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec
Ronald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.
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2026-07-22 07:18:05 UTC

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Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds
Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.
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2026-07-22 01:17:55 UTC

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When your vehicle outlives its cloud: What happens next?
Automakers love connected vehicles, but support isn’t open-ended.
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2026-07-21 19:18:01 UTC

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Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement Approved; Only 350 Authors Opted Out
Anthropic blocks authors from opting out of $1.5B settlement at last minute.
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2026-07-21 19:18:01 UTC

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Google announces Gemini 3.6 Flash and cybersecurity AI, teases 3.5 Pro and Gemini 4
There are new 3.6 and 3.5 models today, but Google is already training Gemini 4.
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2026-07-21 19:18:01 UTC

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DA: Cop covered bodycam to snap nude prisoners on his iPhone—but other cams caught him
Pennsylvania cop charged with oppression and obstruction.
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2026-07-21 07:17:56 UTC

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AT&T loses key ruling in bid to stop offering basic phone service in California
AT&T suffers setback but will keep asking court and FCC to preempt state rules.
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2026-07-21 07:17:56 UTC

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The Space Force is now seeking to buy up to $30 billion in rocket launches
The Trump administration is asking the Space Force to do a lot. This will require more launches.
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2026-07-21 01:18:17 UTC

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F1 in Belgium: Machine learning algorithms are ruining the sport
Many will say Spa is the best racetrack on earth, but not for these F1 cars.
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2026-07-20 13:18:06 UTC

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Beyond grep: The case for a context-rich AI coding harness
Augment Code’s Vinay Perneti talks models, harnesses, and context.
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2026-07-20 07:18:01 UTC

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India's First Privately-Developed Rocket Reaches Orbit on Dramatic Debut Launch
On the first attempt, reaching orbit, I never thought it was possible.
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2026-07-17 04:42:51 UTC

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2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric
Toyota’s everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.
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2026-07-16 22:42:44 UTC

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It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
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2026-07-16 22:42:44 UTC

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Fear of humanoid robots spurs human workers to strike at Hyundai auto factory
Hyundai aims to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots starting with US factories in 2028.
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2026-07-16 22:42:44 UTC

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Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."
Creator says he will “very loudly ignore” those arguing for a ban on AI tools.
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2026-07-16 22:42:44 UTC

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xAI Can’t Deny Grok Makes CSAM Anymore. So It’s Suing Users.
Elon Musk’s xAI Files First Lawsuit Against Grok User Accused of Making Child Sex Images.
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2026-07-16 22:42:44 UTC

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Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low-Earth orbit are making a comeback
Xona aims to deploy 258 satellites into low-Earth orbit as a GPS alternative.
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2026-06-24 02:51:50 UTC

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With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit
The purpose of Starfall is to support the “transport and delivery of goods through space.”
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2026-06-18 08:50:14 UTC

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Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks
The affected include Oracle, Lenovo, FedEx, a NATO contractor, and Fortinet.
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2026-06-12 20:49:38 UTC

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$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year
Winning fight against AI data centers gives people a “taste of political power.”
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2026-06-12 20:49:38 UTC

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Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers
Full autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.
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2026-06-12 20:49:38 UTC

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When it comes to total water use, AI data centers are a drop in the bucket
Even moderately sized data centers can have an outsized local impact.
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2026-06-11 14:49:18 UTC

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Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.
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2026-06-11 02:49:26 UTC

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Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance
The US military struck Iran again after an Iranian drone’s lucky midair strike.
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2026-06-10 14:49:19 UTC

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US military claims first drone boat rescue of downed helicopter crew
US Navy’s Task Force 59 achieved the drone rescue at sea near Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-06-05 20:48:55 UTC

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"We pissed off a lot of people": Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests
Developer felt “beaten up,” with “no choice” but to shrink data center.
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2026-06-05 20:48:55 UTC

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S&P 500 rejects SpaceX, also blocking entry for OpenAI and Anthropic
SpaceX won’t get easy access to billions of dollars from passive investors.
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2026-06-05 14:48:50 UTC

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Dashlane explains how attackers managed to download encrypted password vaults
By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.
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2026-06-05 02:48:39 UTC

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The Skeptic's Guide to Humanoid Robots Going Viral on the Internet
Robot demonstrations can distort public perceptions of robotic capabilities.
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2026-06-02 20:48:09 UTC

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Blue Origin has set a very aggressive return-to-flight timeline
The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen, and LNG tanks are all in good shape.
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2026-06-02 20:48:09 UTC

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Android phones will soon be able to detect spoofed calls and impersonation scams
Google’s June Android feature drop includes more scam detection, more AirDrop, and yes, more AI.
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2026-06-02 20:48:09 UTC

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Mathematicians Warn of AI Threats to Profession as Industry Encroaches
International Mathematical Union Endorses Warning About Tech Industry Influence.
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2026-06-02 09:37:14 UTC

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New Trump Vaccine Order Based on "No Credible Scientific Evidence," Doctors Say
The American Medical Association came out swinging this weekend at an executive order President Trump signed Friday that reaffirms intentions to model US childhood vaccine recommendations after those of Denmark—a country with universal healthcare, less diversity, and a population about the size of Maryland’s.
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2026-06-01 20:48:13 UTC

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From 15 hours to one minute: How AI/ML is speeding up GM's development
From CFD and FEA to digital twins, carmaking now involves a lot of virtualization.
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2026-05-31 14:48:14 UTC

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Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
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2026-05-30 08:47:46 UTC

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Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC
ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.
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2026-05-29 20:47:43 UTC

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Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
I hope that it makes it far enough away from the pad that it does not cause pad damage.
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2026-05-29 20:47:43 UTC

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Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
A new crew launched to China’s Tiangong space station, and one of the astronauts will stay for a year.
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2026-05-29 20:47:43 UTC

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Startup offers free home cleaning—if it can record it all for robot training
The latest twist in paying humans to wear head cameras for robot training data.
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2026-05-29 08:47:56 UTC

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The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
New Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA’s Artemis Program.
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2026-05-29 02:48:13 UTC

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Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours of price hike
Europe, Australia, and Asia can still get it while the getting’s good.
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2026-05-29 02:48:13 UTC

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LLMs believe false statements even after explicit warnings that they're false
Fine-tuning tests show “bias … toward confidently representing the claims as true.”
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2026-05-28 08:47:22 UTC

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Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities
NASA science satellites show dual use in locating sources of GPS interference.
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2026-05-27 08:47:37 UTC

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Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules
Musk says drones used Starlink instead of Starshield, blames military contractor.
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2026-05-26 20:47:30 UTC

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FBI agent explains how easy it is to ID people posting AI porn without consent
A creepy saved post on Instagram linked man to AI porn account, FBI says.
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2026-05-26 20:47:30 UTC

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Millions of AI agents imperiled by critical vulnerability in open source package
“BadHost” was found in Starlette, a package with 325 million weekly downloads.
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2026-05-26 20:47:30 UTC

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Analyst on China's spent rocket stages: "Things only continue to get worse"
Spent upper stages are the most dangerous kind of space debris.
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2026-05-26 20:47:30 UTC

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3D-printable humanoid legs let robotics experiments run wild
Hugging Face debuts $2,500 bipedal robot project for builders and researchers.
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2026-05-26 20:47:30 UTC

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Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car
The interior is spectacular; the exterior looks better in person than on screen.
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2026-05-26 08:47:23 UTC

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Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must "disarm" AI
In an age of AI, Pope looks for “artisans of hope.”
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2026-05-24 20:47:01 UTC

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Microsoft Open-Sources "the Earliest DOS Source Code Discovered to Date"
Old 86-DOS source code dates back to the time before Microsoft bought it.
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2026-05-24 20:47:01 UTC

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Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it
The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
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2026-05-23 20:46:55 UTC

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Ebola outbreak now third largest recorded and 'spreading rapidly'
Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.
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2026-05-23 02:47:04 UTC

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Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canada
All eyes on South Texas for the latest Starship test flight.
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2026-05-22 14:47:08 UTC

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Ground system issue scrubs first launch of SpaceX's Starship V3 rocket
Engineers could make another attempt to launch Starship as soon as Friday evening.
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2026-05-22 14:47:08 UTC

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AI put "synthetic quotes" in his book. But this author wants to keep using it.
Steven Rosenbaum explains how inaccurate quotes got into his book The Future of Truth.
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2026-05-22 14:47:08 UTC

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Plug-in hybrids get plugged in more than you might think
Toyota is the latest automaker to report PHEV charging stats, and they’re encouraging.
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2026-05-22 02:46:57 UTC

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As Grok flounders, SpaceX bets future on beating Big Tech at AI
SpaceX IPO filing pitches orbital data centers as Grok lags rival AI services.
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2026-05-22 02:46:57 UTC

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Zillow loses thousands of listings in fight over “hidden” homes
Zillow asked for a preliminary injunction as real estate industry fight heats up.
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2026-05-22 02:46:57 UTC

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Uh-oh, the International Space Station is leaking again
This further confirms the wisdom of the current policy of retiring the ISS in 2030.
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2026-05-20 20:46:32 UTC

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FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time"
FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.
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2026-05-13 17:49:52 UTC

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“Will I be OK?” Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says
Teen trusted ChatGPT to help him “safely” experiment with drugs, logs show.
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2026-05-13 17:49:52 UTC

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The newest AI boom pitch: Host a mini data center at your home
The plan aims to speed up AI compute deployment while compensating residents.
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2026-04-24 17:46:53 UTC

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Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded
“Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors.”
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2026-04-24 17:46:53 UTC

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Report: Samsung execs worried company could lose money on smartphones for the first time
The AI-driven memory shortage is hitting Samsung’s bottom line.
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2026-04-24 17:46:53 UTC

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RFK Jr.’s rejection of germ theory debunked in Senate hearing
Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.
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2026-04-24 17:46:53 UTC

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Man faces 5 years in prison for using AI to fake sighting of runaway wolf
Beloved wolf gripped the nation after burrowing out of the zoo.
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2026-04-24 17:46:53 UTC

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Why are the Mac mini and Mac Studio gradually becoming impossible to buy?
Pending refresh? RAM shortage? AI agents? There are many possible explanations.
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2026-04-24 17:46:53 UTC

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US Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Theft. China Calls It Slander.
Trump-Xi Summit May Be Rocked by US Mulling Huge Sanctions.
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