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How the Cockroach Took Over the World
A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen.
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How to Cook for One
Making food for just yourself can feel like a burden night after night, but there are ways to make it less of a chore.
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Red Lobster copycat cheddar biscuits are a homemade delight
Even as Red Lobster closes locations, you can still get your Cheddar Bay Biscuit fix by making these at home.
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7 Buffalo-flavored recipes for those who like it hot
Buffalo sauce turns just about anything it’s added to into a spicy, tangy delight. These recipes put the flavor profile to use in a dip, a salad, nachos and more.
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
The restructuring includes the closure of dozens of locations as the seafood chain looks to cut costs.
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Scarlett Johansson Says OpenAI Asked to Use Her Voice. Twice.
Last week, the company released a chatbot with an option that sounded like the actress, who provided the voice of an A.I. system in the movie “Her.”
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Can AI Make the PC Cool Again? Microsoft Thinks So.
Microsoft, HP, Dell and others unveiled a new kind of laptop tailored to work with artificial intelligence. Analysts expect Apple to do something similar.
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Ivan F. Boesky, Rogue Trader in 1980s Wall Street Scandal, Dies at 87
An inspiration for the Gordon Gekko character in the movie “Wall Street,” he made a fortune from insider trading before his downfall brought a crashing end to a decade of greed.
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Russia’s War Machine Revs Up as the West’s Plan to Cap Oil Revenues Sputters
Russia has largely evaded attempts by the U.S. and Europe to keep it from profiting from its energy exports.
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Prosecutors rest in Trump trial, and Judge Merchan erupts at a witness
Defense attorneys said they are calling only two witnesses, making it even less likely Donald Trump will testify in his hush money trial.