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We tried to ditch natural gas. Chaos ensued - 2024-03-29T12:15:32Z

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The Tesla-powered Toyota RAV4 EV is super rare — and somebody is selling one - 2024-03-29T12:14:47Z

Tesla sold an absolutely massive number of Model 3s and Model Ys last year, which was good news for Tesla but not exactly great news for owners who like the idea of driving something that not many other people have. What if we told you, though, that you could still drive a Tesla-powered electric vehicle that won’t be…

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The slowest police chase ever ended with cops flipping a stolen front-loader... using another front-loader - 2024-03-29T12:04:20Z

If someone steals a car, police don’t chase after them on foot in the hope they’ll be able to keep up, do they? So it stands to reason that if someone steals some heavy machinery, then a standard cop car probably won’t be much help in bringing them to justice. This way of thinking led Georgia police to decide the only…

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AI metal detectors are coming to New York City subways - 2024-03-29T12:00:04Z

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has a new plan to make the city’s subways safe: metal detectors. But these are not just any metal detectors because these detectors come with AI. As for how well they work, it’s not looking so good.

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SBF's fall, Elon Musk's satellites, Larry Fink's retirement age, and McDonald's donuts: The week's most popular - 2024-03-29T12:00:00Z

Sam Bankman-Fried completed from crypto poster child to prison. Elon Musk’s Starlink internet terminals keep showing up in places they’re not supposed to. BlackRock’s Larry Fink has thoughts about America’s retirement age. And McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are teaming up for something sweet.

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What to know about Disney CEO Bob Iger, Nelson Peltz, and their billion-dollar board fight - 2024-03-29T11:57:27Z

Disney CEO Bob Iger and Nelson Peltz, founder of the investment firm Trian Partners, have been embroiled in a heated proxy battle over the last three months for control of two seats on the media giant’s corporate board.

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Reddit stock dropped 25% in 2 days because the short-sellers have arrived - 2024-03-29T11:51:00Z

Snoo may not be smiling anymore. Reddit stock continued to drop significantly on Thursday as short-sellers made moves on the newly-public company. It closed down more than 14% on the day, capping a two-day fall of almost 25% that saw the stock end a shortened trading week at about $49 per share. That’s just below the…

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The S&P 500 had its best start since 2019 as AI and the Fed powered stocks to new highs - 2024-03-29T11:35:10Z

The market saw a quiet end on Thursday to very not quiet first quarter of 2024, with all three major stock indexes either up or down slightly on the day. Markets are closed on Friday for the Good Friday holiday.

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The best luxury cars right now, according to Consumer Reports - 2024-03-29T11:00:00Z

No one needs a luxury car, but just because you don’t need it doesn’t mean you don’t want it. And if you happen to be in the market for a luxury car, you know you’re going to be spending a lot of money on it, so the last thing you want is to buy or lease something you immediately regret. Or worse, end up with a…

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Here's how you can silence your iPhone notifications - 2024-03-29T11:00:00Z

How does that joke about millennials go? We don’t use ringtones anymore because our devices stay muted. Well, that’s certainly true for me. I don’t want to be bothered ever unless I’m the one reaching out and initiating the bothering.

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Here's how you can reset your MacBook - 2024-03-29T11:00:00Z

You’ll sometimes need to commit the dirty deed and reset your Mac when unfortunate circumstances arise. Thankfully, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps to reset your Mac or MacBook to factory settings. Don’t worry, if everything goes well you should be able to keep your most important documents and pictures.

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Here's how you can restart your iPad - 2024-03-29T11:00:00Z

Just as screenshotting on an iPad works, restarting an iPad works differently on devices with and without a home button.

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Here's how you can turn off Find My iPhone - 2024-03-29T11:00:00Z

So you’ve decided to go off the grid with your iPhone. There are legitimate reasons for shutting off Find My iPhone, like when taking in the device for repair or selling it to another party, so this walkthrough is for you.

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There's a website that just plays every single Keanu Reeves 'whoa' from all his movies - 2024-03-29T10:00:00Z

Keanu Reeves has been in a lot of movies and in almost every single one he manages to say “whoa” at least once. Now, a website developer has helpfully created a site where you can listen to every single Reeves whoa that exists.

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Disney and Nelson Peltz keep fighting but the stock just keeps rising - 2024-03-29T09:00:00Z

Disney CEO Bob Iger and activist investor Nelson Peltz have been embroiled in a heated proxy battle for control of two seats on the media giant’s board. The corporate fight has attracted bold-faced names including Laurene Powell Jobs, George Lucas, Jamie Dimon, and even Walt Disney’s heirs. The final showdown is…

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McDonald's sells Krispy Kreme, GameStop struggles, and Chipotle's avocado robot: Retail news roundup - 2024-03-29T09:00:00Z

Home Depot is getting into roofing with its biggest deal ever. An Hermès expert says the coveted bags are worth more than gold. Trader Joe’s is raising the price of its bananas for the first time in twenty years.

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Microsoft vs. ChatGPT, Amazon doubles down, Samsung laps Apple, and Big Tech wants it all: AI news roundup - 2024-03-29T09:00:00Z

The AI industry is attracting billions of dollars in investment — from building new AI chip facilities to a partnership that will give one tech giant a leg up in the race. But that growing demand is being met with a shortage of tech talent.

And Big Tech wants to swallow it all up whole.

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Tesla's rivals pile on, GM's plan, and the Baltimore bridge collapse: Autos news roundup - 2024-03-29T09:00:00Z

Xiaomi’s the name, and innovation’s the game: The Chinese smartphone maker officially revealed the specifications and price tag of the SU7, an electric sedan to rival Tesla’s Model 3. Meanwhile, leading Chinese carmaker BYD is officially a big(ger) deal than Elon Musk would appreciate, especially as Tesla pushes free…

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Boeing's CEO quits, Ryanair's CEO reacts, United faces more trouble: Airlines news roundup - 2024-03-29T09:00:00Z

It’s been a turbulent week after a turbulent few months at Boeing. CEO Dave Calhoun announced he will step down. But he’s financially tied up in the company for a long time to come.

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Ozempic's cheaper side, weight loss drug competition, and Amazon delivery: Pharma news roundup - 2024-03-29T09:00:00Z

A new study found that Novo Nordisk’s nearly $1,000 per month diabetes medication Ozempic can be produced for less than $5 a month. Novo Nordisk and Johnson & Johnson both announced billion-dollar deals to acquire heart treatments. And Moderna teases its future beyond COVID-19 vaccines.

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Solar eclipse traffic could lead to more car deaths, study says - 2024-03-28T23:31:00Z

It’s an exciting time for moon worshipers, as the Earth’s natural satellite is about to get its time in the spotlight with a total eclipse that’s set to be visible from vast portions of America on April 8th. While the lunar phenomenon is exciting, it turns out it can also mark a dangerous time for motorists, as one…

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Dozens of lasers got pointed at a passenger jet pilot as it flew over a festival - 2024-03-28T23:27:08Z

It’s pretty common knowledge that you do not shine laser pointers at aircraft, but it seems that no one told that to festival-goers at the National Pyrotechnic Festival in Tultepec, Mexico. Shocking video footage posted on TikTok shows dozens of revelers shining green laser beams at the passenger jet in what may be…

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Jeffrey Epstein’s secret island visitors were tracked by a data broker, report says - 2024-03-28T23:24:02Z

A data broker compiled a report on the geographical movements of visitors to Jeffrey Epstein’s “pedophile island,” culling it from mobile data that it acquired via unknown means, a new investigation by Wired reveals.

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Facebook killed its own streaming service to help Netflix, prosecutors say - 2024-03-28T23:17:23Z

Do you remember Facebook Watch? Me neither. Mark Zuckerberg’s short-lived streaming service never really got off the ground, but court filings unsealed in Meta’s antitrust lawsuit claim “Watch” was kneecapped starting in 2018 to protect Zuckerberg’s advertising relationship with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

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An Apple engineer leaked products he didn't like so now Apple is suing him - 2024-03-28T23:12:38Z

Apple filed a lawsuit earlier this month against former software engineer Andrew Aude, alleging he leaked info about products he wanted to “kill” to a journalist saved in his phone as “Homeboy.” The secret projects included Apple’s new Journal app and the Vision Pro, first reported by MacRumors Thursday.

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What the term 'Wi-Fi' actually means - 2024-03-28T23:05:00Z

Have you ever thought about where the term Wi-Fi comes from? Most people would logically assume it’s a shortened version of some highly technical description for the tech that allowed computers to access the internet wirelessly. But those people would be wrong.

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The rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, from cryptocurrency fame to prison sentence - 2024-03-28T22:38:00Z

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency executive who was convicted of fraud in the spectacular collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on March 28, 2024.

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CVS, Kaiser, and Elevance are among the first Medicare plans to start covering Wegovy - 2024-03-28T22:36:00Z

Major U.S. health insurers with Medicare Part D plans have started covering Novo Nordisk’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy for its heart-health benefits, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Your ultimate guide to watching the total solar eclipse - 2024-03-28T22:26:53Z

The big day — April 8 — is almost upon us. Millions of people across North America are in the midst of planning for the Great North American Eclipse, and we’re here to help you get the most from this once-in-a-lifetime event.

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The total solar eclipse is leading to some totally wild conspiracy theories - 2024-03-28T21:19:54Z

A total solar eclipse will happen on Monday, April 8, putting on quite a show for roughly 44 million people who live within the totality— the places on the Earth that will be completely shielded by the Moon as it comes between us and the sun. But there are more than a few people on platforms like YouTube and TikTok…

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Forget Apple and Tesla: Maybe the 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks should be the 'Fabulous Five' - 2024-03-28T21:17:01Z

The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks had a good run.

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AI is Big Tech's next antitrust battleground - 2024-03-28T21:02:00Z

Tech behemoths are on an AI spending spree, doling out billions to invest in, poach from, and gobble up smaller companies developing the world’s artificial intelligence technology. But as they snap up the small players, Big Tech is toeing a fine line with antitrust watchdogs. If they’re not careful, the tech giants…

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America's top 1% added $2 trillion in wealth in just a few months - 2024-03-28T20:53:04Z

The rich got even richer in 2023.

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'Justice is not served': What people are saying about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's prison sentence - 2024-03-28T20:46:00Z

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency executive who was convicted of fraud in the spectacular collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday.

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The Bud Light backlash of 2023 is still costing the company money - 2024-03-28T20:37:00Z

A Bud Light return may fall flat before it can fizzle.

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Will Elon Musk accept Dogecoin on X? What to know about the cryptocurrency - 2024-03-28T20:13:04Z

Whether you’re interested in crypto or not, you’ve probably heard of Dogecoin. This meme-based cryptocurrency — Elon Musk’s favorite — is making headlines again.

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Home Depot is buying a roofing company for $18 billion — its biggest deal ever - 2024-03-28T19:01:00Z

Home Depot wants to be a major handyman.

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PornHub is in a sticky situation with Florida's new age verification law - 2024-03-28T18:51:00Z

A slew of conservative states have recently passed age verification laws for websites and, in response, Pornhub has gotten in the habit of shutting off service in those states rather than acquiescing to local regulations. The company has already shut off service in six states, including Texas, Utah, Mississippi,…

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Spotify and Universal Music Group want to make songs go viral without TikTok - 2024-03-28T18:37:00Z

Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) are working together to make the record label’s artists viral — sans TikTok.

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Birkin bags are a better investment than gold, a Hermès expert says - 2024-03-28T18:35:00Z

The coveted Hermès Birkin bag has long been touted as a valuable investment. Now an Hermès expert says the luxury purses are even more valuable than gold.

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Disney bashes Nelson Peltz as an '81-year-old hedge fund manager with no creative experience' - 2024-03-28T18:11:00Z

Disney’s fierce battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz got even more heated this week when the media giant released a presentation in which it said Peltz demonstrated “how ill-equipped he is to serve on Disney’s board,” following an interview the investor gave the Financial Times.

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The AI hiring craze has reached the U.S. government - 2024-03-28T17:50:32Z

As the use of artificial intelligence continues to spread at all levels, the U.S. government wants to staff up federal agencies with AI experts — or, if they don’t, stop using the technology.

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A Boston Dynamics Robot dog took bullets for humans and K9s in a real world scenario - 2024-03-28T17:47:18Z

The Massachusetts State Police claim one of the members of its bomb squad has gone above and beyond in the line of duty and taken bullets for the team. However, the officer in question is not a human or even a canine, but rather “Roscoe,” the police’s specialized robot dog created by Boston Dynamics.

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Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for FTX collapse: 'My useful life is probably over' - 2024-03-28T17:46:00Z

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency executive who was convicted of fraud in the spectacular collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday. The sentence, handed down by a federal judge in New York, capped an incredible fall from grace for a young financier who was once…

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Why Amazon stock gains are changing employee compensation - 2024-03-28T17:37:00Z

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AI is quietly revolutionizing the news. Here’s how - 2024-03-28T16:34:00Z

By now the horror stories of news publishers churning out error-ridden, AI-generated content are well known. Other uses of AI have helped journalists make headlines for the right reasons — like The New York Times using computer vision on satellite imagery to count bomb craters in Gaza.

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Meta's smart glasses are getting a chatty AI update next month - 2024-03-28T16:14:36Z

Meta is giving its Ray-Ban collaboration smart glasses an upgrade next month that will have users talking to their specs.

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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is taking on Tesla’s Model 3 with a cheaper EV - 2024-03-28T15:37:00Z

A new competitor is driving headfirst into China’s electric vehicle market, launching with a direct challenge against Elon Musk’s Tesla and taking shots at Apple.

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Amazon stock is surging and that means some top managers won't get cash pay raises - 2024-03-28T15:34:00Z

Amazon is reportedly withholding cash pay raises from senior managers and other leaders this year after the e-commerce giant’s stock soared well-above what was expected.

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AI is making life easier for financial fraudsters - 2024-03-28T15:31:05Z

Risks to the cybersecurity and stability of financial firms are being redefined by AI, which is making it easier for fraudsters to carry out more complex and persistent attacks, according to a report from the Treasury Department.

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