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Robert Redford was a new kind of movie star
Robert Redford was a new kind of movie star
The actor used his fame to promote environmental causes and independent film-making


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Sen. Ron Wyden: RFK Jr.'s narrative on children and chronic illness is 'delusional'
Sen. Ron Wyden: RFK Jr.'s narrative on children and chronic illness is 'delusional'
The next time Kennedy comes before Congress, I hope he will take the time to learn about what others in public service are working toward to alleviate chronic illness in America, rather than bringing talking points and misleading statistics to use as a political cudgel.


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Patel Plays the Familiar Role of Pugilist at a Senate Hearing
Patel Plays the Familiar Role of Pugilist at a Senate Hearing
The F.B.I. director has come under withering attack in recent days, but with Republicans backing him, the proceedings fell into a familiar partisan groove that appeared to play to his strengths.


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Al Gore on China's climate rise: 'I would not have seen this coming'
Al Gore on China's climate rise: 'I would not have seen this coming'
Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the tech industry's growing appetite for rare earth minerals, how the AI boom's demand for massive data centers could impact global energy consumption, and whether the space industry's rocket launches are truly a net positive.


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Retired Admiral Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Bribery
Retired Admiral Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Bribery
Robert P. Burke, a retired four-star admiral, was convicted in May of exchanging a government contract for a lucrative post-retirement job with the company that got it.


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The Anti-Silicon Valley Playbook: Evan Sharp on Following Love Over Logic
The Anti-Silicon Valley Playbook: Evan Sharp on Following Love Over Logic
Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp on his new company West Co. and trading conventional tech wisdom for a new blueprint for meaningful work.


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Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of serious harm
Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of serious harm
In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.


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Trump Invokes Kirk's Killing in Seeking to Silence Opponents on Left
Trump Invokes Kirk's Killing in Seeking to Silence Opponents on Left
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, President Trump and his allies have laid out a broad plan to target liberal groups, monitor speech, revoke visas and designate certain groups as domestic terrorists.




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U.S. states are shedding shareholder protections. That's an advantage for Canada
This country's growing corporate governance advantage is a legitimate argument to help attract investors


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The president is putting America's armed forces in a bind
The president is putting America's armed forces in a bind
Turning soldiers into cops was once a last resort. How far might he go?


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Fed divisions thrust Powell into uncharted territory
Fed divisions thrust Powell into uncharted territory
This week's Federal Reserve meeting is shaping up to be one of the strangest in years.


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Jack Altman raised a new $275M early-stage fund in a mere week
Jack Altman raised a new $275M early-stage fund in a mere week
Altman's first fund, raised in early 2024, was $150 million. So this is a big step up, too.


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Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors
Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors
In the US, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org


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A New Democratic Think Tank Wants to Curb the Influence of Liberal Groups
A New Democratic Think Tank Wants to Curb the Influence of Liberal Groups
Led by a former aide to Senator Harry Reid, the Searchlight Institute is hoping to persuade Democrats to play down causes like climate change and L.G.B.T.Q. rights to appeal to more voters


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San Francisco Politician Recalled Over the Great Highway's Closure
San Francisco Politician Recalled Over the Great Highway's Closure
Supervisor Joel Engardio was ousted by voters who were angry that he helped turn a thoroughfare into a park.


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Oracle's huge AI contracts fuel Larry Ellison's late-career reinvention
Oracle's huge AI contracts fuel Larry Ellison's late-career reinvention
Ellison’s reinvention says as much about the AI era as it does about Oracle: Power and capacity may matter more than features or any “cool” factor


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Fired C.D.C. Director to Testify About Her Clash With Kennedy
Fired C.D.C. Director to Testify About Her Clash With Kennedy
Wednesday’s hearing before the Senate health committee promises to be a referendum on the health secretary’s leadership and expose a rocky time at the nation’s public health agency.


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Silicon Valley bets big on 'environments' to train AI agents
Silicon Valley bets big on 'environments' to train AI agents
A wave of startups are creating RL environments to help AI labs train agents. It might be Silicon Valley's next craze in the making.


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University of California Leaders to Meet as Trump Increases Pressure
University of California Leaders to Meet as Trump Increases Pressure
The Trump administration ratcheted up demands on the university system over the summer.


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From SEO to AI, all the different kinds of internet search
From SEO to AI, all the different kinds of internet search
Traditional search remains popular, but it's not the only method anymore. Discover the other types of search and how you can optimize for them


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Hiker Found Dead in Cascade Mountains of Washington State After Apparent Fall
Hiker Found Dead in Cascade Mountains of Washington State After Apparent Fall
The Long Island man, 37, was hiking near Dragontail Peak, a rugged region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.


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New Miss USA CEO Thom Brodeur Promises Big Changes in His Tenure
New Miss USA CEO Thom Brodeur Promises Big Changes in His Tenure
For the past five years, the controversy swirling around Miss USA has stolen the spotlight from the women in the pageant.


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Saudi Arabia cracks down on music 'lounges' after conservative backlash
Saudi Arabia cracks down on music 'lounges' after conservative backlash
Show is over for many nightlife venues as some Saudis recoil at what they see as the seedy side of kingdom's liberalisation


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Positive emotional bias could be an early sign of cognitive decline in aging populations
Positive emotional bias could be an early sign of cognitive decline in aging populations
As people age, they display a bias in recognizing emotions as positive--to the point of improperly labeling neutral or negative emotions as positive.


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What's next in the case of Charlie Kirk's suspected killer?
What's next in the case of Charlie Kirk's suspected killer?
Utah County's top prosecutor on Tuesday unveiled criminal charges against Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man accused of shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and said his office plans to seek the death penalty.


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He Raised Three Marines. His Wife Is American. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him.
He Raised Three Marines. His Wife Is American. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him.
After three decades in California, Narciso Barranco was arrested by agents while weeding outside an IHOP, stirring outrage and a fight to stop his deportation.


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Trumps tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss
Trumps tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss
"A lot of our things are sent as gifts [so] if you're living in New York and I'm sending a present to you, I want to be sure that you're not going to be landed with a $200 bill on receipt of your parcel," said Athron. "It's all in hand, logistically we're immaculate, it just means prices will go up for US consumers."


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Trump's Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless
Trump's Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless
President Trump’s signature domestic policy law could make it harder for states to fund programs to help people find stable housing.


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Starbucks CEO Shares What He Will -- and Won't -- Adopt From Luckin Coffee
Starbucks CEO Shares What He Will -- and Won't -- Adopt From Luckin Coffee
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol didn't shy away from praising one of his company's newest rivals during a recent speech.


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AI is going to consume a lot of energy. It can also help us consume less
AI is going to consume a lot of energy. It can also help us consume less
We all know AI's dirty secret: It gobbles up a huge amount of electricity--and spits out a large volume of greenhouse gases in the process.But what if using AI can also save us energy?


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Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
Trump's pressure is not just rhetorical. He moved quickly to install the chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers, Stephen Miran, on the Fed in time for this week's meeting after a short-term vacancy opened up last month.


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Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach.


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It Isn't Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.
It Isn't Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.
How do we think about the climate future, now that the era marked by the Paris Agreement has so utterly disappeared?


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How to Use AI Without Becoming Stupid
How to Use AI Without Becoming Stupid
A simple, universal rule for AI use, built on top of some smart philosophy, designed to be used as guiding policy for your business.


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At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force
At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force
His first term focused on America’s rival superpowers. Now the emphasis is on homeland defense and troops on city streets.


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Climate Change's Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths
Climate Change's Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths
Three times as many people in cities and towns died from severe heat as would have done in a world without human-caused warming, scientists said.


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After Kirk's Killing, Obama Says the Nation Is in a 'Political Crisis'
After Kirk's Killing, Obama Says the Nation Is in a 'Political Crisis'
Speaking at an educational summit, former President Barack Obama criticized his successor’s attacks on his political rivals in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.


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Manipal Hospitals Fast-Tracks IPO Plan After Buying Sahyadri, Eyes Higher Valuation
Manipal Hospitals Fast-Tracks IPO Plan After Buying Sahyadri, Eyes Higher Valuation
In July, Manipal announced the acquisition of Sahyadri Hospitals from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) in a deal reportedly worth over ?6,000 crore. With this, Manipal's capacity rose to about 12,000 beds, well above its largest listed rival, Apollo Hospitals, which has 10,187 beds


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Pentagon Moves To Replace Weapons It Used In Operation Midnight Hammer That Struck Iran's Nuclear Facilities
Pentagon Moves To Replace Weapons It Used In Operation Midnight Hammer That Struck Iran's Nuclear Facilities
Beyond the B-2s and their Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker busters, we are still learning more about Operation Midnight Hammer.


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Trump and the limits to British flattery
Trump and the limits to British flattery
Keir Starmer might be tempted to hymn 'shared values' but such talk rings increasingly hollow


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Democrat Wins Seat of Slain Minnesota Lawmaker, Leaving State House Evenly Split
Democrat Wins Seat of Slain Minnesota Lawmaker, Leaving State House Evenly Split
Xp Lee, a former City Council member, won a special election to replace his political mentor, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June.


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What are the best minivans and 3-row SUVs for families?
What are the best minivans and 3-row SUVs for families?
These large minivans and SUVs come recommended by the experts — and not all of them will break the bank


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Agentic AI at Scale: Redefining Management for a Superhuman Workforce | MIT Sloan Management Review
Agentic AI at Scale: Redefining Management for a Superhuman Workforce | MIT Sloan Management Review
Experts debate if implementing agentic AI demands new management approaches.


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ChatGPT and Other AI Bots Keep Validating the Jerks - Business Insider
ChatGPT and Other AI Bots Keep Validating the Jerks - Business Insider
Researchers tested the AI sycophancy problem in a genius way: using Reddit's "r/AITA" questions


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Your First Call After You Shoot Someone | The New Yorker
Your First Call After You Shoot Someone | The New Yorker
In the era of Stand Your Ground, self-defense insurance is increasingly popular. Does it promote gun violence?


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Racism isn't innate - here are five psychological stages that may lead to it
Racism isn't innate - here are five psychological stages that may lead to it
There is no genetic or biological basis for dividing the human race into distinct "races."


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The end of 'de minimis' has hit Temu and Shein. Now it's a problem for bigger companies like FedEx.
The end of 'de minimis' has hit Temu and Shein. Now it's a problem for bigger companies like FedEx.
Businesses small and large -- including companies like Lululemon -- have said the end of de minimis has created confusion and higher costs


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AI could boost UK economy by 10% in 5 years, says Microsoft boss
AI could boost UK economy by 10% in 5 years, says Microsoft boss
Satya Nadella spoke to BBC News shortly before jumping on a flight to join Donald Trump as he arrives in the UK on a three-day state visit. Mr Nadella will be among other tech leaders, including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, attending the Royal state banquet on Wednesday.


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UK inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs grow
UK inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs grow
Meanwhile, he said the rise in National Insurance Contributions had "stung a little bit", leading to the bakery being more cautious about investment in areas such as equipment and technology, which could improve productivity.



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