Perhaps the biggest user privacy issue of our time has to do, of course, with AI. AI models have an insatiable appetite for data, as the only way to improve them is to feed them new, high-quality information. As such, companies that develop these models turn to the most convenient pool of data they have
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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. Reporting Highlights Chinese Tech Support: Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Skills Gap: Digital escorts often lack the
A knotty problem for mathematicians finally has a solution Pinkybird/Getty Images Why is untangling two small knots more difficult than unravelling one big one? Surprisingly, mathematicians have found that larger and seemingly more complex knots created by joining two simpler ones together can sometimes be easier to undo, invalidating a conjecture posed almost 90 years
The 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival is right around the corner, and there is so much playing at the fest this year. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for this genre lover’s heart, and every time Fantasia pops up, a little flutter of giddiness kicks in. From horror to sci-fi to fantasy and
Margo Price has shared another taste of her forthcoming album, Hard Headed Woman. “Don’t Wake Me Up,” a duet with folk singer Jesse Welles, follows lead single “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down.” Watch the song’s Hannah Gray Hall–directed music video, which pays homage to Bob Dylan’s legendary “Subterranean Homesick Blues” clip, below. “This
When BIP viewers last saw Susie Evans, she had just rejected Justin’s rose on Monday’s episode. Viewers find out tonight in a special Tuesday night episode what happens next. Fans are wondering if something shocking happened after spotting Susie selling her personal items on social media. Keep reading to find out more about her big life
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. After a lengthy hiatus, the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End manga is finally coming off its lengthy hiatus. In recent years, Frieren has been prone to going on frequent hiatuses that can run
Cheesecake by Mark Kurlansky You may know Kurlansky for his nonfictional food writing, but in his latest, you’ll be treated to a novel about a Manhattan community obsessing over an ancient cheesecake recipe. It’s the 1970s, West 86th Street. The people love their delectable local dessert options, but this grows even truer with the arrival
Last week, Apple dropped the third developer beta for iOS 26. It’s the first major update to the beta since June, and it’s clear that we’re getting closer to the public version of the beta (even if Apple hadn’t already confirmed it’s coming in July). The third beta has fewer features and changes than the
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Lithium-based batteries like the ones that power electric vehicles are at risk of overheating YONHAP/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Batteries enhanced with a polymer material that releases fire-suppressing chemicals at high temperatures are significantly less likely to explode into flames. This technique could boost the safety of battery-reliant machines, like electric cars and medical devices. “Our approach enhances safety
If Prime Video’s year of streaming releases is any indication (as is HBO’s The Pitt), the people yearn for procedural dramas. Ballard, a spin-off series of the Prime Video original Bosch, is another police procedural series from the streamer. With On Call, Cross, and Countdown rounding out the most recent titles, it’s clear that detective series are making a sharp comeback.
David Kaff, who played keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, has died. His band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom shared the news to Facebook yesterday (July 13), writing “David always had a kind word and a quick wit that would slay you where you stand. Then he’d make you
Vampires have been teased all season long, so it was only a matter of time before The Librarians: The Next Chapter finally delivered the fangs. The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 1 Episode 9 brought Connor face-to-face with the undead at a vampire convention — because, of course, that’s where this show would go next
With the popularity of Taylor Swift nowhere near fading, fans are gearing up to celebrate National Taylor Swift Day, a special day to commemorate the pop icon. However, it seems there is some confusion even among the singer’s fan base about this date. So, why is “National Taylor Swift Day” topping the trends online? Here’s
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. Some Major Fantasy Series News for Your Monday Fairy kink fans, rejoice. Late last week, Sarah J. Maas
The Peloton Bike in my Denver Hilton and the Peloton classes tab in my Baltimore Hyatt. Credit: Lindsey Eleffson I spend my summers traveling as much as possible, which is great for my mental health, but can cause some issues for my personal fitness goals unless I make a concerted effort to stay on top
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Newsroom and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on how power is wielded in Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to
The Faraday 2 battery developed by Superdielectrics Superdielectrics A new battery storage system built using supercapacitor technology could “leapfrog” lithium-ion batteries and revolutionise how renewable power is stored and deployed, say its inventors. UK firm Superdielectrics unveiled its new prototype storage system, the Faraday 2, at an event in central London on 8 July. It
Possessing an abundance of style and retro-aesthetics that instantly pull us into the world, Kowloon Generic Romance is a brilliant adaptation. Based on the manga series written and illustrated by Jun Mayuzuki and produced by the still relatively fresh studio Arvo Animation, the series establishes its off-kilter, yet enticing tone from the moment we hit go as
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