Eddington gets the pandemic right but still isn’t a great movie
The film hilariously and diligently evokes 2020 but has learned nothing from it.
Eddington gets the pandemic right but still isn’t a great movie
The director’s fourth film hilariously and diligently evokes 2020 but has learned nothing from it.Kevin Nguyen (The Verge)
Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects
‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’
Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects
Adobe is launching new generative AI filmmaking tools that provide fun ways to create sound effects and control generated video outputs.Jess Weatherbed (The Verge)
Dyson’s $500 headphones come in even more colors
Two new outer caps and two cushion colors join the customizable headphone range.
Dyson’s $500 headphones come in even more colors
Two new outer caps and two cushion colors join the customizable Dyson OnTrac headphone range.Dominic Preston (The Verge)
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Students Want the Liberal Arts. Administrators, Not So Much. (Jennifer Frey/New York Times)
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Students Want the Liberal Arts. Administrators, Not So Much.
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Perséides : comment voir la célèbre pluie d’étoiles filantes dès ce soir ?
Les Perséides sont de retour dans le ciel d'été. Le célèbre essaim d'étoiles filantes est actif à partir du 17 juillet 2025. Le maximum d'activité de ces météores surviendra au mois d'août. Comment voir dès à présent les Perséides en France ?
Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Their 'Alpha Energy' (Katie Glueck/New York Times)
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Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Their ‘Alpha Energy’
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Une nouvelle identité numérique pour contrôler encore davantage l’Internet chinois
Un système lancé le 15 juillet est présenté comme une protection contre les fuites de données personnelles et publicités intempestives, mais ses détracteurs craignent qu’ils ne renforcent la surveillance des activités et opinions des citoyens.Harold Thibault (Le Monde)
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EU start rechtszaak tegen Nederlandse Staat vanwege gunning van hoofdrailnet aan NS - Treinenweb
De Europese Commissie begint een rechtszaak tegen de Nederlandse Staat omdat die het treinvervoer in de komende jaren grotendeels aan de NS heeft gegund.Treinenweb
News Summary: ‘The Salt Path’ Memoir Faces Scrutiny Over Truth Claims; Publication Delayed Amid Controversy
Most of you will have noticed that books have made it into the mainstream news in the past week or so. The controversy surrounding The Salt Path, and the film adaptation that was recently released, is a reminder that when we cross over…
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'The Salt Path' Memoir Faces Scrutiny Over Truth Claims
"The Salt Path" author Raynor Winn defends her memoir as new claims question its truthfulness, prompting a delay in her next book’s release.Dan Holloway (Alliance of Independent Authors)
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Uber to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal
The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026.
Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal
Uber will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Lucid and Nuro as part of a huge new robotaxi deal that will kick off in the US in 2026.Andrew J. Hawkins (The Verge)
RFK Jr. Wants to Revolutionize a Program That Supports Childhood Immunizations. The Results Could Be Catastrophic. (Patricia Callahan/ProPublica)
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RFK Jr. Wants to Overhaul a Vital System That Supports Childhood Immunization
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program stabilizes the nation’s childhood immunization system while paying those harmed by rare side effects. If the program topples, it could threaten access to vaccines.ProPublica
Katla Ice Caves in Iceland
These unique and ever-changing caves are a wonder of Iceland.#caves #glaciers #section-Atlas
A massive Trump scandal. Minuscule media attention. (Popular Information)
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A massive Trump scandal. Minuscule media attention.
Historically, financial entanglements with foreign nationals has been covered as a scandal. Times have changed.Judd Legum (Popular Information)
Mamdani, Be a Convener, Not a Commentator (Jason Furman/New York Times)
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Mamdani, Be a Convener, Not a Commentator
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White House has private discussions about Collins backup in Maine (Jake Traylor/Politico)
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White House has private discussions about Collins backup in Maine
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Jo Piazza: There’s Always More to the Story Than What’s Being Presented
Author Jo Piazza discusses how she combined her journalistic interest in influencer culture with her love of page-turning mysteries for her new novel, Everyone is Lying to You.
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