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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon details the state's strategy to protect elections from federal interference ahead of the 2026 midterms, emphasizing voter confidence and procedural safeguards.
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Apple’s latest launch ditches AI-generated imagery for hand-embroidered artistry, reviving the power of human craftsmanship amid an AI-saturated media landscape.
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Eight states including Iowa, Arizona, and Montana have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice, encouraged self-harm, and deceived users, raising alarms about AI safety for minors.
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California regulators have ordered banks and credit unions to report how they handle insurance payouts to wildfire survivors, aiming to accelerate relief funds for thousands displaced by the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
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A family of barn owls has nested in a Manhattan water tower, marking the first documented breeding in the city's modern history and drawing nightly crowds of curious residents.
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Pinterest’s 2026 trend forecasts boast 88% accuracy. We break down which forecasts from brooches to circus decor actually shaped fashion, beauty, and home this year.
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Apple and Meta have teamed up to enable developers to run Meta's open-weight Muse AI model locally on high-end Mac computers, offering enhanced security and cost savings versus cloud-based processing.
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Morgan Stanley predicts quantum computing could become a $100 billion annual market by 2040, upgrading Quantinuum as its top pick with an 88% upside price target.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California, asking a judge to block the counting of mail-in ballots from voters suspected of being non-citizens until their citizenship is confirmed.
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Tesla is finally set to unveil its long-awaited next-generation Roadster Thursday evening, nearly a decade after the concept was first teased. The event at a SpaceX test site in Texas will showcase the delayed electric sports car's...
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Harvard's endowment surged 27.1% in fiscal 2026, driven by a massive SpaceX investment and marking its strongest return since 2021, though federal pressure looms large.
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California regulators have ordered banks and credit unions to report how they handle insurance payouts to wildfire survivors, aiming to accelerate relief funds for thousands displaced by the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
News
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A family of barn owls has nested in a Manhattan water tower, marking the first documented breeding in the city's modern history and drawing nightly crowds of curious residents.
Others
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon details the state's strategy to protect elections from federal interference ahead of the 2026 midterms, emphasizing voter confidence and procedural safeguards.
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Miami-Dade County secures nearly $1 million from Rockstar Games for a 'Welcome to Vice City' sign at the Kaseya Center, sparking debate over municipal contracting and blending gaming culture with sports infrastructure.
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A deleted post from Tottenham Hotspur seemingly revealed David Pastrnak as the next Boston Bruins captain, sparking fan speculation before the official announcement.
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NBA veteran Steven Adams warns that the November release of Grand Theft Auto VI could lead to a league-wide dip in athlete performance, affecting coaches and scouts across major sports.
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Inglewood High's head coach Mil'Von James was absent from the sideline during a crucial game, sparking scrutiny over player eligibility and a program history marked by past violations.
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A 1985 Star Company Gatorade Slam Dunk Michael Jordan card just set a new all-time record, fetching $70,725 at auction and proving pre-Fleer Jordan collectibles are hotter than ever.
Entertainment
From Barbra Streisand's Oscar drama to Charli XCX's 2026 metafilm, this piece surveys the most iconic musicians who crossed over to film and how their performances reshaped modern stardom.
