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As G.O.P. Convention Begins, ‘the Vibe Is Grim’ for Democrats
Worries about President Biden persist, and many see Donald Trump as electorally stronger after he survived an assassination attempt.
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Biden Policies Offer Benefits, but Little Political Payoff, in Pennsylvania
As inflation worries dominate, the Biden administration is struggling to take credit for infrastructure and industrial policy in the battleground state.
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Motive in Trump Shooting Unclear Even After FBI Unlocks Gunman’s Phone
The F.B.I. said it had gained access to the would-be assassin’s phone, but it was not immediately clear whether it had yielded clues.
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Carolyn Hax: Spouse takes over as class parent for husband who dropped the ball
It’s his turn to be classroom parent, but his spouse who “hated” the job took over when he dropped the ball.
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Miss Manners: How to politely end a friendship that isn’t working
Is there a polite way to end a friendship that just isn’t working?
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Asking Eric: Grandmother feels neglected by grandkids. Should she say something?
Should she continue to reach out to her step-grandkids who don’t really reach out to her?
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Open AI reportedly stopped staffers from warning about security risks
A whistleblower letter obtained by The Washington Post accuses Open AI of illegally restricting employees from communicating with authorities about the risks their technology may pose. The letter was reportedly sent to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the agency that oversees the trading of securities — urging the regulators to review Open AI. According to…
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Open AI is working on new reasoning AI technology
Chat GPT developer Open AI is developing a new kind of reasoning AI models with the project name “Strawberry” that can be used for research, according to a report by Reuters. Strawberry was apparently earlier known by the name “Q” and would be considered a breakthrough within Open AI. The plan is for the new Strawberry…
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Analysts expect weak demand for Apple Vision Pro
On Friday, Apple Vision Pro was launched in Europe. But the analysts do not expect any major sales success. According to research firm IDC, fewer than 500,000 units of the mixed reality headset will be sold in 2024, which is partly due to the high price. Apple’s headset costs $3,499; that corresponds, for example, to almost…
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To Protect Against Wildfires, Insurers Try to Change Construction Standards
Property insurers are trying to force changes in construction standards that they say are necessary to protect against wildfires.