Month: January 2025

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Bracketology But Make It Bookish The bracket is live for the 2025 Tournament of Books, set to begin
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If you use Apple devices—specifically, Siri-enabled devices—you might have some money coming your way. That’s because Apple just agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit. The dispute? That Apple’s infamous smart assistant, Siri, violated user privacy. Wait, what did Siri do? Back in 2019, we learned that Siri was inadvertently
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Early last year, President-elect Donald Trump promised that when he got back into the Oval Office, he’d authorize the U.S. Navy to build more ships. “It’s very important,” he said, “because it’s jobs,
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Refrigerators and freezers typically get their cooling power from environmentally harmful fluids Mint Images Limited/Alamy A new type of crystal could enable refrigerators and air conditioners to keep us cool without warming the planet. Refrigerators and air conditioners get their cooling power by circulating a liquid through the device, which absorbs heat and causes chilling
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Gong Yoo is no stranger to train platforms, action, or genre storytelling. He’s also a charismatic leading man who has enthralled fans of Kdramas since he started his career. With iconic romantic performances, a film that jumpstarted a subgenre genre renaissance, and an ability to dial into characters that are entirely different from the next,
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SportsFanfare’s SFFAreboxing fixtures are revolutionizing how fans engage with the dynamic world of boxing. This platform not only provides easy access to match schedules but also enhances the overall viewing experience with comprehensive updates and detailed fighter insights. Let’s dive into the vibrant ecosystem of SFFAreboxing fixtures and discover their impact on boxing enthusiasts around
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Don’t call your favourite AI “doctor” just yet Just_Super/Getty Images Advanced artificial intelligence models score well on professional medical exams but still flunk one of the most crucial physician tasks: talking with patients to gather relevant medical information and deliver an accurate diagnosis. “While large language models show impressive results on multiple-choice tests, their accuracy
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Skeleton Crew Episode 6, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, zeroes in on the kids, delivering an adventure that’s as much about survival as it is about trust and connection. With Jod’s betrayal forcing the group into unlikely pairings, “Zero Friends Again” weaves action with emotional depth, highlighting the messy gray areas of loyalty, vulnerability, and
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Neil Young says he has pulled out of a scheduled performance at Glastonbury 2025 because of the BBC’s partnership with the festival. In a blog post on Tuesday (December 31), Young lamented that the broadcasting company, which is government-owned, had taken “corporate control” of the famously anti-commercial, nonprofit UK festival, which neither hosts brand partnerships
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