I regret to report that the AIs are weebs, too
An April 2026 study indicates LLMs display a "disproportionate prominence of Japan" when asked questions about culture.
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Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
Unlikely Pokémon Winds & Waves monster hides 20 years of history
A small detail in Pokémon Pokopia might've been planned for Diamond & Pearl. And we may not see the full version until the Switch 2 Pokémon games
US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. - Proliferation concerns - The United States
The Fourth Circuit Says Border Agents Can Search Your Phone By Hand, No Suspicion Required
Legal intern Suzanne Castillo was the principal author of this post. The Fourth Circuit issued a disappointing opinion in U.S. v. Belmonte Cardozo , a case in which EFF filed an amicus brief , alongside the national ACLU, its Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
World Of Warcraft Players Think They’ve Uncovered An Insider Raiding Scandal
That's...not a real ability
Shaken, Soaked and Seasick: What It’s Like to Survive ‘The Odyssey’ in 4DX
There’s no question that seeing Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” in 70mm and Imax – or both – is an expansive and breathtaking experience. But for cinephiles who have already checked off those formats on their list, what’s it like to watch the Matt Damon-starring,
Victoria Monét Previews ‘Frequency of Love’ Album With New Song ‘Reach Out’
Singer’s sophomore record is slated to arrive in the fall
Light-driven chemistry method could create antiviral compound libraries 10 to 100 times larger within weeks
As the world faces new and often untreatable viral threats, Simon Fraser University researchers have found a way to cut years off the time it takes to discover antiviral drugs. The new research enables scientists to quickly create large libraries of nucleoside analogs (NAs),
Oh wow, The Verge made a 70-minute video on how The...
Oh wow, The Verge made a 70-minute video on how The Clapper became a viral sensation . When I was a kid, we didn’t have a Clapper, no one I knew had one, and I couldn’t understand why every single household didn’t have one of these magical devices.
6 Democrats cross aisle, join GOP to back annual defense policy bill
Six Democratic House lawmakers crossed the aisle on Wednesday to join a majority of Republicans in passing a nearly $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill. The Democrats who backed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) all have a reputation of breaking with
Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
‘Doctor Strange’ Director Says Elon Musk ‘Doesn’t Know S— About Cinema’ After Musk Vows to Make AI ‘Odyssey’: ‘His Opinions on Art Are Worthless’
Elon Musk’s crusade against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has raised eyebrows in Hollywood after the newly minted trillionaire vowed that before the end of the year, his AI tool Grok “will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Cast, Co-Showrunner Talk Playing With Genres in Season 4, ‘Joyful Curiosity,’ and That Puppet Episode
The team behind “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” took the stage at 92NY in New York on Tuesday to delve into what fans can expect from Season 4 of the Paramount+ series. Series stars Anson Mount (Capt. Pike), Celia Rose Gooding (Ensign Uhura), Melissa Navia (Lt. Ortegas), and
Lisa Murkowski is undecided on Blanche’s confirmation. Her state is getting a windfall from DOJ.
The senior Republican senator from Alaska has a history of leveraging her vote to get wins for her state.
New Zealand and PNG sign defence cooperation agreement
WELLINGTON, July 23 - New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defence cooperation agreement late on Wednesday, as Wellington seeks to deepen security ties in the Pacific amid growing strategic competition and China's expanding influence.
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.
Meta won’t have to face the next planned social media addiction trial
Less than a week before Meta's lawyers were set to return to a Los Angeles courtroom, the plaintiff accusing the platform of inflicting harm dropped the case. Brought by 15-year-old Florida plaintiff going by initials R.K.C., the case was set to be the second in a set of
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
Ex-Assassin’s Creed Hexe Director Explains Why Trying To Get Things Done With 1,000-Person Teams Felt Like ‘Pissing Upstream’
Clint Hocking, the first Assassin's Creed Hexe director to exit the project this year, recounted the 'disconnected' process of developing Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion
Water-surface vortices drive tiny rotors without electricity, magnets or chemicals
Reliably generating controlled miniature rotations has long been a challenge: Chemical propulsion systems wear out, and methods that use electric or magnetic fields require complex setups. A team from KIT's Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) and the Suzhou Institute
Tesla profit disappoints as Elon Musk’s AI spending surge leads to cash burn
Analysts warned it could become difficult for Tesla to keep up with its recent capital-spending pace.
Minor drops lawsuit against Meta alleging social media harm of trial
A minor who sued multiple social media companies over claims that he suffered mental health problems due to his use of their platforms has dropped his lawsuit against Meta, just days before the case was set to go to trial in California. The plaintiff identified only as “R.K.C.”
Senate Commerce pushes AI markup plan to August
The much anticipated markup may include various artificial intelligence and online safety measures.
Hello Sunshine’s Head of TV and Film on 10 Years of Reese Witherspoon’s Production Company, ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3, Apple’s ‘Lucky’ and More ‘Elle’
Lauren Neustadter and Reese Witherspoon are having a big summer, with back-to-back high-profile releases: July’s debuts of “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” on Amazon’s Prime Video and the Anya Taylor-Joy-led action miniseries “Lucky” at Apple TV. Premiering just two weeks
US, Saudis sign nuclear partnership
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced what it described as a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, hailing it as an economic triumph. But critics and nuclear experts have raised concerns around safeguards to prevent Riyadh from developing a nuclear
Iran's drone strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
U.S. intelligence analysts are examining whether Russia supplied targeting data or advanced drone technology for Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, four sources said
US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
By Timothy Gardner July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement on civil nuclear power, the U.S. Energy Department said on Wednesday, a deal that allows the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium. A civil
Even a slight overproduction of tubulin can tip the balance of cellular health, study shows
For cells to function properly, they must produce the right amount of each protein. It is a delicate balance: Both too little and too much can compromise essential cellular functions. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has now shown that even a modest excess of
U.S. says it reached 'historic' nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia
Congress now has 90 session days to object before the pact takes effect; the pact omits the IAEA Additional Protocol for intrusive snap inspections and allows Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and reprocess nuclear waste
Who is Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon taking over social media (and maybe your TV)
If it looks like a Jimothy and it walks like a Jimothy, it's probably a Jimothy.
Rosalind Eleazar Is a Hollywood Actress Fighting to Rebuild Her Life in Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ Trailer
The comedian’s latest feature as a writer-director will star Rosalind Eleazar alongside Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, and Topher Grace
Utilities, states sign Trump ratepayer pledge
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story White House expands electricity rate pledge The White House is expanding a voluntary pledge aimed at mitigating the electricity cost impacts of data centers to utilities and state governors. © AP Photo/George
Count Binface threatens to nationalize Sega if it doesn't come across with a Shenmue 4 update
The UK's most famous novelty politician took time out from his campaign against Nigel Farage to address a real national problem.
Trump mulling military strikes on Mali militant group: Report
President Trump is mulling over launching military strikes on an al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing current and former U.S. officials familiar with the deliberations. The Post noted that there is disagreement among top U.S.
Ex-Disney CEO Says He Doesn’t Remember Why He Greenlit Kingdom Hearts
The Disney and Final Fantasy crossover does sound like a hard sell
Protesters Decry Chinatown Museum's Acceptance of “Jail Money” at Town Hall
Leaders of New York’s Museum of Chinese failed to persuade protesters that a $35 million grant from the city was not tied to the construction of a borough jail.
Turnover during second Trump term surpasses first: Analysis
The number of Senate-confirmed officials who have left their roles in the Trump administration is more than double the amount of departures at this point of President Trump’s first term, according to a new analysis from the Partnership for Public Service. Over the last 18
OpenAI says model hacked another AI company
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI says model hacked another AI company OpenAI said one of its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company’s servers on its own during internal testing, in what the ChatGPT maker described as an
Elon Musk says Grok will make 'historically accurate' Odyssey movie this year
Elon Musk took aim at Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey," which was released earlier this month, for its historical inaccuracy. In the lead up to the movie’s release, Musk remained critical over its lack of Greek representation in the cast. He wrote on the social
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Tesla, IBM, Las Vegas Sands, ServiceNow & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in after hours trading.
Reusable magnetic invention removes microplastics plus some PFAS from water
Microplastics are an increasing global concern, with growing evidence of their presence in water systems. RMIT University researchers have developed a water treatment material that rapidly removes micro- and nanoplastics and some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances),
BBC Demands More Records on Jack Smith’s January 6 Report
The BBC has hit President Trump with his third whammy in 24 hours—with the broadcast news organization this time renewing its demand for the release of records showing how Trump lost his “executive privilege” claims during former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into
Darren Aronofsky’s AI Studio Primordial Soup Raising $15 Million
Darren Aronofsky has showcased the work his new AI-forward studio Primordial Soup can do. Now he wants more money to do it. The company disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing last week that it was seeking to raise $15 million in cash in exchange for equity in
Union claims Bethesda developers 'received termination letters' the day Xbox announced new Fallouts—after being told they would still have jobs until September
The OneBGS union says it's filed new legal action over the dismissal.
Kalshi launches map showing gamblers’ odds on Senate, House races ahead of 2026 midterms
Prediction market giant Kalshi is ramping up its push into political forecasting with a new “Midterms Hub” that lets users track how its markets expect the 2026 midterm elections to shake out. Unveiled Wednesday, the product aggregates live market odds for U.S. Senate and House
Latino leaders push DNC to make Nevada first primary or caucus state in 2024
A group of prominent Latino leaders is making a last-minute push to convince Democratic National Committee members to make Nevada the first state to cast votes in the Democratic primary in 2028, according to a letter obtained by The Hill. In a letter to members of the DNC's
‘The Odyssey’ Screenplay Is Now Available to Buy Online
Christopher Nolan fans can now bring the filmmaker’s latest epic home — no 70mm projector required. Nolan’s complete script for the blockbuster mythological adventure is listed on Amazon, where it’s already a No. 1 bestseller. Published by Faber & Faber, the 240-page paperback
