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Donors Fuel Charity Drive, Childs Play Takes Early Lead
Tech
2ย hours, 4ย minutes ago

Donors Fuel Charity Drive, Childs Play Takes Early Lead

The Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes is still accepting donations until January 2, 2026, with over $11,000 raised in the first two days, aiming to surpass last year's record haul of over $58,000. Donors can choose to support either the Electron

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Rivian Unveils AI-Powered Self-Driving Tech with Ambitious Autonomy Goals
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2ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

Rivian Unveils AI-Powered Self-Driving Tech with Ambitious Autonomy Goals

Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, has made a significant investment in AI-powered self-driving technology, showcasing its capabilities at the Autonomy AI Day event. Despite the challenges, including a malfunctioning cafeteria robot, the compa

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Creative Industries Reel from $5 Billion OpenAI-Disney Partnership
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20ย hours, 11ย minutes ago

Creative Industries Reel from $5 Billion OpenAI-Disney Partnership

A landmark deal between OpenAI and Disney has sparked widespread concern among creative professionals, with the potential to blur the lines between human creativity and AI-generated content. The partnership will allow fans to create and share AI-gene

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Skincare Dupes Under the Microscope: Aldi's Lacura vs Luxury Brands
Business
2ย hours, 10ย minutes ago

Skincare Dupes Under the Microscope: Aldi's Lacura vs Luxury Brands

Aldi's new Lacura face cream, priced at ยฃ8.49 for 50ml, has drawn comparisons to luxury brand Augustinus Bader's ยฃ240 face cream, with some customers reporting difficulty distinguishing between the two products. The trend of "dupes" - budget-friendly

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Congress Stalls on ACA Subsidies as Deadline Looms
Politics
8ย hours ago

Congress Stalls on ACA Subsidies as Deadline Looms

As the Affordable Care Act's enhanced tax subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year, Congress is racing against the clock to find a solution. House Republicans have unveiled a last-minute alternative, but it has been met with criticism from

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Russia Accused of Damaging Turkish Ship in Odesa Strike
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20ย hours, 12ย minutes ago

Russia Accused of Damaging Turkish Ship in Odesa Strike

A Turkish car ferry, the Cenk T, suffered significant damage and a large fire broke out after being hit in a strike at the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Friday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of carrying out the attack, w

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Tech Layoffs Surge in 2025: 22,000+ Jobs Cut Amid Industry Shift
Tech
2ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

Tech Layoffs Surge in 2025: 22,000+ Jobs Cut Amid Industry Shift

The tech industry is experiencing a significant wave of layoffs in 2025, with over 22,000 job cuts reported across 549 companies, and the pace of reductions showing no signs of slowing down. This trend is largely driven by the increasing adoption of

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China Reopens Backdoor for High-End Chip Sales to China
Tech
20ย hours, 15ย minutes ago

China Reopens Backdoor for High-End Chip Sales to China

In a significant shift, the US has relaxed its stance on high-end chip sales to China, reopened a previously restricted channel, and toned down criticism of the Chinese Communist Party, sparking claims of American decline and Chinese ascendancy. This

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Green Stocks Surge 44% as Tech Boom Ignites Energy Demand
Business
14ย hours ago

Green Stocks Surge 44% as Tech Boom Ignites Energy Demand

The green energy sector has defied expectations, surging 44% this year as the tech boom drives unprecedented demand for various forms of energy, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16% gain and the S&P Global Oil Index's 11% advance. This unexpected ra

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House Republicans Unveil New Health Care Proposal After Senate Bills Stall
Politics
1ย hour, 58ย minutes ago

House Republicans Unveil New Health Care Proposal After Senate Bills Stall

House Republicans have unveiled a new health care proposal, following the Senate's failure to advance bills addressing rising costs. The legislation, released late Friday, does not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies set to expire at ye

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GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic May Lower Epilepsy Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
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1ย hour, 58ย minutes ago

GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic May Lower Epilepsy Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

A recent study by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that individuals with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, may have a 16% lower risk of developing epilepsy compared to those taking DPP-4 inhibitors. The strongest

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Researchers Correct Minor Error in Groundbreaking Weight Loss Study
General
1ย hour, 56ย minutes ago

Researchers Correct Minor Error in Groundbreaking Weight Loss Study

A correction has been made to a recent study published in Nature, which investigated the link between cysteine deficiency and rapid weight loss. The correction involved a minor error in a figure, where two panels were mistakenly swapped, but it did n

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Venezuela's Oil Exports Plummet 20% Amid US Sanctions Enforcement
Business
8ย hours, 9ย minutes ago

Venezuela's Oil Exports Plummet 20% Amid US Sanctions Enforcement

Venezuela's oil exports have plummeted sharply following the US seizure of the crude oil tanker Skipper, with only tankers chartered by US oil company Chevron able to sail into international waters carrying Venezuelan crude. The seizure, which marked

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Researchers Correct Arthritis Study, Shedding New Light on Fibroblast Role
Health & Wellness
1ย hour, 56ย minutes ago

Researchers Correct Arthritis Study, Shedding New Light on Fibroblast Role

A correction has been made to a 2019 study published in Nature, which identified distinct subsets of fibroblasts driving inflammation and damage in arthritis. The correction clarifies the labeling of specific fibroblast subsets in Extended Data Fig.

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Big 12 Lands $500M Lifeline as RedBird-Backed Fund Closes in on Deal
Sports
2ย hours ago

Big 12 Lands $500M Lifeline as RedBird-Backed Fund Closes in on Deal

The Big 12 Conference is on the cusp of a groundbreaking deal, with a RedBird-backed investment firm poised to inject $500 million into the league. This historic partnership, facilitated by Collegiate Athletic Solutions, would provide each of the 16

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Nations Unite to Shield Sharks and Rays from Overfishing
World
8ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

Nations Unite to Shield Sharks and Rays from Overfishing

In a groundbreaking move, over 70 shark and ray species have been granted international trade bans and restrictions under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, a United Nations treaty aimed at safeguardi

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Geminids Meteor Shower Blazes Across the Night Sky
Entertainment
7ย hours, 58ย minutes ago

Geminids Meteor Shower Blazes Across the Night Sky

Get ready for a celestial spectacle as the Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, with up to 120 shooting stars per hour lighting up the night sky in a dazzling display. This annual event, originating from a mysterious asteroid called Phaet

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"Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander in Gaza City Airstrike"
AI Insights
2ย hours, 13ย minutes ago

"Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander in Gaza City Airstrike"

Israeli forces have reportedly killed Raed Saad, a senior Hamas commander, in a strike on Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of at least five people and injuring 25 others, sparking concerns about the fragile ceasefire deal. The attack, which has bee

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"21M-Year Secret Uncovered: Qatar's Tiny Sea Cow Revealed"
World
13ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

"21M-Year Secret Uncovered: Qatar's Tiny Sea Cow Revealed"

Scientists have discovered a 21-million-year-old species of miniature sea cow in Qatar, revealing a previously unknown creature that once thrived in the Arabian Gulf's seagrass meadows. This ancient sea cow's grazing habits, similar to those of moder

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"ISIS Ambush Claims Lives of 3 Americans in Syria"
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1ย hour, 59ย minutes ago

"ISIS Ambush Claims Lives of 3 Americans in Syria"

A devastating ISIS attack in central Syria has resulted in the deaths of two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian, with three other service members injured, according to multiple news sources. The attack, which occurred in Palmyra, marks a conc

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