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Elon Musk Bought a Texas Compound for His 11 Kids and Their Mothers

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 05:03
As the billionaire warns of population collapse and the moral obligation to have children, he’s navigating his own complicated family.

How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 00:00
Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.

No, noncitizens are not voting in droves.

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 23:33
Studies have shown that noncitizen voting is essentially nonexistent in federal elections in the United States.

No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 23:30
The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots.

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 15:07
Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Missing From the 2024 Presidential Election: Feminist Media

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 14:39
The robust feminist blogosphere of 2016 is all but gone. Some of the creators are missing its perspective.

Bezos Was Expected to Make a Splash in Washington. But He Never Arrived.

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 14:11
The billionaire made splashy purchases of The Washington Post and a mansion in Washington. But his status as a power player in the nation’s capital was never realized.

What to Know About the Chinese Hackers Who Targeted the 2024 Campaigns

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 14:14
A group experts call Salt Typhoon is believed to be behind a sophisticated breach into major telecommunication companies that has taken aim at American leaders.

Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 14:29
The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence.

Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 12:44
She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

The Elon-ction + Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 06:01
The 2024 election has a new main character.

Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 05:06
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.

Betting Markets Favor Trump. But Their Record of Accuracy Is Mixed.

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 05:05
Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.

Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard.

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:10
A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students’ viral video.

How Two Allies Wrestled Over a Crypto Giant and a Prisoner

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:42
The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.

New Guidelines Serve as Government ‘Guardrails’ for A.I. Tools

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 07:07
A national security memorandum detailed how agencies should streamline operations with artificial intelligence safely.

The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 05:03
A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.

How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 05:02
Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.

Tesla’s Third Quarter Earnings Report Robust Profit Increase

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:30
The electric car company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter as strong sales of energy products helped to make up for relatively slow auto sales.

Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:29
Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.

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