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President Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, but Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he was unaware of the deal, calling it 'news for me.' The announcement raises questions about implementation.
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Anthropic updated its usage policy to prohibit sustained abusive behavior toward Claude, enabling the AI to end conversations preemptively. The shift prioritizes AI agent protection over traditional user safeguards.
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At NYCC, the cast of 'Children of Blood and Bone' opened up about the family drama, grief, and betrayal driving the fantasy adaptation, with stars Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Thuso Mbedu discussing royal family conflicts and sibling...
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Apple prepares its October 13 Welcome Home event, unveiling a unified smart home ecosystem headlined by the new HomeView hub, updated HomePod, and Apple TV revisions designed to challenge Google and Amazon in connected living.
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A massive leak has exposed decades of unaired Cartoon Network production material, including storyboards, model sheets, and puppet rigs from shows like Powerpuff Girls and Gumball. The trove, totaling over 200GB, offers a rare glimpse into...
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New York Comic Con is redefining the fan experience by transforming into a content studio, offering creators dedicated spaces, badges, and TikTok-ready backdrops that blur the line between fandom and production.
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show promise for reducing biological age, but emerging data also reveals side effects ranging from hair and nail changes to rare vision risks. What the latest findings mean for users.
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Entertainment
Vurt expands vertical microdramas to smart TVs with dedicated Apple TV and Android TV apps, offering 3,500 free episodes to 675,000 users and prioritizing human-cast storytelling over AI-generated content.
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George A. Romero's 1973 drama Season of the Witch rebrands as feminist occult storytelling, following a housewife who turns to witchcraft to escape an abusive marriage and stifling domesticity.
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NASA has released over 800GB of Artemis II science data, including 11,000+ images, 8.5 hours of audio, and crew-annotated lunar footage for public exploration.
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Apple’s long-awaited Apple TV refresh adds a built-in microphone and a remote with a speaker, making Siri voice commands easier and helping you locate a lost remote with audio alerts.
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Google Gemini 3.8 Live introduces customizable AI avatars that help small businesses create animated brand representatives, complete with SynthID watermarking for transparency and trust.
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Entertainment
Vurt expands vertical microdramas to smart TVs with dedicated Apple TV and Android TV apps, offering 3,500 free episodes to 675,000 users and prioritizing human-cast storytelling over AI-generated content.
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President Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, but Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he was unaware of the deal, calling it 'news for me.' The announcement raises questions about implementation.
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Tech leaders including Elon Musk, Marc Benioff, and Satya Nadella are embracing Donald Trump's push to rebrand artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence,' marking a dramatic shift in Silicon Valley's political alignment.
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Dawn Myers founded Richualist to transform curly hair care with Mint, a multi-functional tool that detangles, conditions, and styles textured hair in minutes. Backed by Dow and featured on Shark Tank, the product cuts wash time by 70% and...
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Aurora and Kodiak AI secure a five-year federal exemption allowing self-driving trucks to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of physical triangles, removing a major barrier to commercial autonomous freight.
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Amazon follows Microsoft's lead, announcing it will no longer use nondisclosure agreements when negotiating data center projects with local governments, aiming to increase transparency amid community opposition.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns with a focus on AI-era startup growth. This investor guide breaks down networking strategies, session highlights, and deal-sourcing tactics to maximize your ROI at Moscone West.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in less than 48 hours at San Francisco's Moscone West. Save up to $100 on tickets, hear 250+ speakers, and explore 300+ startups in the expo hall.
