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16-Year-Old Accused of Running Ransomware Gang, Fox Reports
Operation KillSwitch dismantled the ransomware infrastructure allegedly run by the teenager, who is accused of orchestrating hundreds of…
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Hank Ledger on treating AI like it's human
Psychologist Sherry Turkle warns that humans believe machines care for them even in basic exchanges, while people reciprocate by being polite to…
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Don Jr. Baby Update Joins Accidental Movie Mishaps
Don Jr. provided an update about his children with Bettina that The Daily Beast described as bizarre, details not yet disclosed.
Your Money
Sentiment Hits 5-Month Low; Hurricane Threatens Gas Next
Refineries processing 500,000 barrels daily sit in Hurricane Isaias's path, potentially driving fuel prices higher as consumer frustration over…
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Orphaned kittens tour Mall of America aquarium
More than a dozen adoptable kittens toured the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America in Minnesota, with the sharks apparently unimpressed by the…
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Pfizer's CEO Sleeps Better Thanks to an AI Change, WSJ Says
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla credited an artificial intelligence change with improving his sleep, though the WSJ article's paywall limits specifics on…
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Mellencamp's Small Town Premiere Highlights Hit Video
Mellencamp's theatrical debut premiered at Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine, with Playbill sharing video excerpts from the world premiere event.
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Italy Passes Electoral Reform in Secret Ballot, Court Fight Looms
Patekar, known for intense performances in Indian cinema, had worked in the industry for about five decades before his sudden death.
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