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This AI pioneer thinks todays AI is dumber than a cat - WSJ
While a chorus of prominent technologists tell us that we are close to having computers that surpass human intelligence—and may even supplant it—LeCun has aggressively carved out a place as the AI boom’s best-credentialed skeptic.


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Key deals this week: Arcadium Lithium, Comstock, LendingClub, Chevron and more
M&A activities remained relatively quiet in the second week of October as companies geared up for the third quarter earning season. Nevertheless, deals that grabbed attention include mining giant Rio Tinto's takeover offer for Arcadium Lithium (ALTM), followed by Alimentation






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'The choice of the people': How Modelo and Corona maker Constellation Brands won the loyalty of Hispanic consumers in the U.S.
At a recent gathering of Riojas' family, a decked-out tray included cans of Modelo adorned with finger foods and shrimp. Attendees could use those items to make a "Michelada," a cocktail that typically mixes the Mexican beer with juice and toppings.


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In latest move against WP Engine, WordPress takes control of ACF plugin | TechCrunch
Anthony Ha is TechCrunch’s weekend editor. Previously, he worked as a tech reporter at Adweek, a senior editor at VentureBeat, a local government reporter at the Hollister Free Lance, and vice president of content at a VC firm. He lives in New York City.




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Tokyo looks to protect service staff from customers who are not so cool - FT
Ban on kasu-hara abuse prompted by alarm at rising harassment of citys workers by angry clientele


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Opinion | Who Are These People Interviewing Trump and Harris?
There’s an impulse to interpret these media arrivistes as reinventions of the prior media dispensation — to cast a big podcaster like Joe Rogan as a muscled Walter Cronkite for the online age, or to frame appearances on “Call Her Daddy” and “Flagrant” as base mobilization operations, akin to appearing on “The Rachel Maddow Show” or “Hannity.”




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Walmart names Chief Revenue Officer Seth Dallaire as chief growth officer: Bloomberg
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has named Chief Revenue Officer Seth Dallaire to the newly created post of chief growth officer to expand the retail giants' operations beyond its stores, Bloomberg reported Saturday, citing a company memo.


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Political Uncertainty and Budget Reality Put France in a Financial Vise
But France is now well in excess of both of those limits, drawing a formal rebuke recently from the European Union. France’s debt has spiraled to more than 110 percent of economic output, the worst in the bloc after Greece and Italy. Fitch warned that the debt could surge to more than 118 percent of gross domestic product by 2028 if nothing is done. The annual budget deficit is set to widen to 6.1 percent of gross domestic product this year, much higher than expected, and an increase of more than 10 percent from last year.




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A Mystery Repeats: Harris Up 4 in Pennsylvania, and Trump Up 6 in Arizona
In both cases, it seemed possible that another New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College poll would yield a significantly different result. With that in mind, we decided to take an additional measure of Arizona and Pennsylvania before our final polls at the end of the month.


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U.S. FDA to reconsider decision barring compounded versions of Lilly weight loss drug
Lilly in August began sending cease-and-desist letters to telehealth companies, wellness centers and medical spas selling compounded versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro. The company has also filed lawsuits against sellers falsely claiming to sell FDA-approved versions of the drug.




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Federal judge approves Fisker liquidation plan: reports
A federal bankruptcy judge has signed off on EV maker Fisker’s (OTC:FSRNQ) liquidation plan following last-minute talks to preserve the company’s $46M sale of its remaining 3K Ocean SUVs, according to media reports.


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Soft landing or hard? Bank results show path to no landing - WSJ
Economists, investors and business leaders have been debating for months whether the economy is headed for a soft landing or a hard landing. But there is a third option: no landing at all.




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Thousands rally at Christian nationalist event in DC to 'turn hearts back to God'
Jenny Donnelly, leader of anti-trans Don't Mess With Our Kids, bills first pre-election event as rallying call for mothers


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Executives and Research Disagree About Hybrid Work. Why?
Some are just over it. Almost five years since the start of the pandemic, many C.E.O.s are ready to move on from an experiment they never wanted to start. “When we look back over the last five years, we continue to believe that the advantages of being together in the office are significant,” Jassy wrote in a memo about ending remote work at Amazon.




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Trump's tax cuts could expire after 2025. Here's how top-ranked advisors are preparing
For 2024, the standard deduction is $14,600 for single taxpayers and $29,200 for married couples filing jointly. That means most filers won't claim itemized tax breaks such as the deduction for charitable gifts, medical expenses, and state and local taxes, experts say.


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SpaceX receives approval for Starship launch earlier than expected (Private:SPACE)
SpaceX receives approval for fifth test launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket system ever, with plans to return booster from space.




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The most interesting unicorns to come out of Japan | TechCrunch
Kate Park is a reporter at TechCrunch, with a focus on technology, startups and venture capital in Asia. She previously was a financial journalist at Mergermarket covering M&A, private equity and venture capital.


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California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches
But the sonic booms have been startling residents in Southern California, whose homes have been shaken by powerful, confusing jolts, The Los Angeles Times reported. And several environmental groups submitted letters urging the commission to take more time to study the impact on wildlife ahead of this week’s meeting.


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P&O owner to attend summit despite row over Louise Haigh's comments
Haigh's comments in the interview coincided with the Department for Transport announcing new legislation aimed at protecting seafarers' jobs from so-called "fire and rehire" practices of "rogue employers".


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Harris' doctor reports she's in 'excellent health,' as her campaign looks to draw a contrast with Trump
The letter posted on Trump's social media platform contained no details to support its claims — measures like weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, or the results of any test.


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S&P 500 grinds higher to further record highs, finding little to fear in October
Mike Santoli evaluates how this is typically the time of the year that tests the bulls, but that isn't happening yet.


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Executive reshuffles: QCOM, BIDU and STLA Companies in focus
Market watchers, throughout the week, observed several Wall Street executives stepping up for new roles as part of leadership reshuffling. Meanwhile, some compa


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Trumpto move fast on tariffs, says Wall Street firm, citing clients who met with ex-trade chief
"They aren't gonna have higher prices," Trump said during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. "Who's gonna have higher prices is China and all of the countries that have been ripping us off for years."


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Secret Documents Show Hamas Tried to Persuade Iran to Join Its Oct. 7 Attack
The documents provide greater context to one of the most pivotal moments in modern Middle Eastern history, showing it was both the culmination of a yearslong plan, as well as a move partly shaped by specific events after Mr. Netanyahu returned to power in Israel in late 2022.


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Opinion | This Is Why Trump Imagines He Will Win
Mr. Trump seems to have twisted the reason that programs like Temporary Protected Status and humanitarian parole exist — for instance, Haiti has been deemed too unstable and dangerous to return to — into a reason for the programs not to exist. “So we have travel warnings,” he said. “‘Don’t go here, don’t go there, don’t go to the various countries’ and yet she’s taking in the worst of those people, the killers, the jailbirds, all of the worst of the people, she’s taking them in.”


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Tribal clashes in north-west Pakistan kill at least 11 people
The BLA gave higher figures of 30 dead and 18 injured. It also said Pakistani security personnel were disguised as workers, without giving evidence, and threatened more assaults unless the military withdrew from the province.


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'The fear is unspeakable': airstrikes on northern Gaza leave hundreds of thousands with nowhere to go
In Lebanon, the health authority said that 60 people were killed and another 168 wounded in the past 24 hours, and the United Nations peacekeeping force that operates on the blue line separating Israel and Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura had been targeted a second time. It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the fire.


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Biden Declares Disaster From Milton Ahead of Florida Visit
The visit to Florida on Sunday also comes amid rising frustration in the White House with the flood of misinformation about the federal response to recent natural disasters, led by former President Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, and his allies.


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The Cutting-Edge Hearing Aids That You May Already Own
Apple plans to release the free software later this fall for iPhones running iOS 18 or later and iPads running iPadOS 18 or later, a spokesperson said. A set of AirPods Pro 2 costs $249 from Apple, and less at big box stores or through online retailers.


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How excessive Fedspeak undermines transparency, clarity in Fed's communication
With Federal Reserve officials out in full force, the near-constant level of commentary risks muddying the waters instead of providing the transparency and clarity that the central bank seeks to provide.


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Alexei Navalny believed he would die in prison, memoir reveals
Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, said in a statement released in April by the publisher that the book was not only a testament “to Alexei’s life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship”, adding that sharing his story would “inspire others to stand up for what is right and to never lose sight of the values that truly matter”.


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Starmer steps into cabinet row over P&O to rescue global summit in London
11 October 2024DP World pulls out of a £1bn investment at London Gateway, part of the Thames Freeport, due to be announced at the government’s investment summit tomorrow, according to reports.


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Scottish DJ Jack Revill AKA Jackmaster dies aged 38
A post from the official Instagram account of DU duo CamelPhat on Revill’s Instagram page said: “Can’t believe what I’m reading… in an industry full of Ego you were hands down one of the nicest fellas we ever met along the way. Our thoughts are with family & friends. RIP my friend x”.


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On the Trail, Vance Is Dogged by Questions About Trump's Loss in 2020
“I’m a hell of a lot more worried that American citizens can’t afford a good life in their country,” Vance said, “because Kamala Harris has been the vice president, and that is what I’m trying to change.” The audience of Trump supporters then gave Mr. Vance a standing ovation, and broke out into chants of: “JD.”


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One of the World's Most Immigrant-Friendly Countries Is Changing Course
A series of measures unveiled this year, focused on Canada’s vast temporary residence program, has imposed barriers that have left hundreds of thousands of migrants like Mr. Singh in legal limbo.


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Alex Salmond, Scotland's Former First Minister, Dies at 69
Mr. Salmond served as a member of the British Parliament in Westminster, as an M.P., from 1987 to 2010 and again from 2015 to 2017, as well as serving as a member of the Scottish Parliament, or M.S.P.


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As Florida reels, focus turns to restoring power, assisting victims in Hurricane Milton's wake
Officials in Pasco County said Friday on X that neighborhoods near rivers and lakes were experiencing "historical flooding," and urged people to immediately leave and seek higher ground.


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Federal Aviation Administration approves SpaceX Starship 5 flight
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has harshly criticized the FAA, including for proposing a $633,000 fine against SpaceX over launch issues and for the delay in approving the license for Starship 5, which the company says has been ready to launch since August. Musk has called for the resignation of FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker and threatened to sue the agency.


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Xbox Cloud Gaming may finally let you stream your non-Game Pass purchases soon
Xbox players have long been asking for the option to stream games that they’ve purchased, rather than only those that are available on Xbox Game Pass. If the testing period goes as planned, more players could soon see the ability to do this. The report comes on the heels of Xbox president Sarah Bond’s announcement on Friday that Android users will be able to buy and play games on the Xbox app starting next month.


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The fluffiest robot of CES 2021 is back thanks to Casio
Vanguard ran successful Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns for Moflin in 2020 but only started shipping the robots to backers in late 2023. Casio is now handling the manufacturing and distribution.


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The best Prime Day deals you can still get after the October Big Deal Days sale: Apple, Anker, Sonos, Lego and more
Ninja DualZone air fryer for $168 ($32 off): This 8-quart model of one of our favorite air fryers can cook two totally different foods at the same time, and you can set it up for both foods to be done cooking at the same time. The larger, 10-quart model is $50 off and down to $200.


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Sculpture by the Sea 2024: giant melanoma on Sydney beach to deliver 'message that will be hard to ignore'
Sculpture often divides opinion but it's rare for a work to carry the claim it may save lives


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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence, has died at age 69
Salmond joined the SNP as a student and was a prominent member of a socialist faction that agitated for change in the party. The group was expelled from the party in 1982 but he was reinstated within a month.


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More Australians being 'priced out' of homes by big rent hikes, advocates fear
"Poll after poll shows that most voters want action on these investor tax handouts because they're unfair and pushing up the cost of housing for everyone. Our supporters are excited by reports that Labor is open to change," Azize said.


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Political and media figures pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond
“His upbeat mood then make this all the more surprising and sad. He and I could not have been more different in terms of Scotland’s position in the UK but we had a mutual respect and he knew I always regarded him as the most accomplished and significant Scottish politician of modern times.


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TikTok is reportedly aware of its bad effects on teen users
TikTok spokesman Alex Haurek defended the company and told the organization that the Kentucky AG's complaint "cherry-picks misleading quotes and takes outdated documents out of context to misrepresent our commitment to community safety." He also said that TikTok has "robust safeguards, which include proactively removing suspected underage users" and that it has "voluntarily launched safety features such as default screentime limits, family pairing, and privacy by default for minors under 16."


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One in 10 Australian parents struggling to afford vaccinations for children
Biggest obstacle to improving immunisation rates are practical difficulties families face, according to national vaccination survey


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Enrico Berlinguer: the 1970s communist hero inspiring Italy's youth ? and the far right
Meloni was also invited by Rome's centre-left mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, to the opening ceremony of the Rome film festival on 16 October. "This is normal, and a correct institutional relationship should never be lacking," he said, adding that despite their political differences, he has "a good personal relationship" with Meloni.


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Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands
“Channel Islands air search were called out early this morning and requested to assist Jobourg MRCC in the search for a person overboard from the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship, north of Les Casquets,” the volunteer organisation said in a post on Facebook. “Lions’ Pride departed from Guernsey at 0200hrs and set course for the search area.”


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Venezuela has cancelled passports of dozens of activists and journalists
Unlike murder or torture, which have a higher political cost, the government has found that passport cancellation is an effective way of neutralising and muffling critical voices with minimal effort, the newspaper reported, citing Rafael Uzcátegui, co-director of the rights group.




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