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Prime Video’s “Bait” Is An Electrifying Look At The Cost of Fame
Prime’s new series “Bait” opens with its protagonist, Shah Latif (Riz Ahmed), donned in a black tuxedo, hair meticulously styled as he does a screen test for the newest James Bond film. We quickly learn that this cold open, in which Ahmed delivers all the suaveness one could expect from the next actor to inhabit…
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Andy Weir on the Science That Inspired His Novel ‘Project Hail Mary’
Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters on Friday.
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Can A.I. Give Better Wine Advice Than a Sommelier?
Chatbots may give a helpful boost in confidence to anxious restaurant diners, but are they offering better wine advice?
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In Texas race, House GOP leaders back ‘AK Guy’ criticized for past remarks
Brandon Herrera, the de facto Republican nominee after Rep. Tony Gonzales exited amid a scandal over an affair, has been criticized for videos on his gun-focused YouTube channel.
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With Japanese prime minister at his side, Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke
President Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor in a meeting Thursday with the Japanese prime minister.
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The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
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A.I. Bots Can Act as Personal Digital Assistants, but There Are Serious Risks
New A.I. bots can do more than just chat. They can edit files, send emails, book trips and cause trouble.
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Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Mideast Business Dealings
Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President Trump’s envoy in the region.
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Pop Mart and Sony Announce Labubu Movie Directed by Paul King
Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.
