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Will Apple's $3,500 VR headset take off?

The ski goggle-like device could revolutionize an industry — that is, if people are willing to buy it
Regions around the world are adapting to climate change in real time
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Regions around the world are adapting to climate change in real time

What are countries doing to handle the consequences of climate change?
Is cloud gaming the future for video games?
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Is cloud gaming the future for video games?

The Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal has the industry talking about the importance of cloud gaming
Why cancer treatment is trending toward 'de-escalation'
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Why cancer treatment is trending toward 'de-escalation'

Doctors and patients are embracing fewer aggressive treatments in consideration of quality of life and reduction of side effects

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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem
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Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem

DOJ reportedly tells Trump he's a target of criminal investigation
June 8, 2023

DOJ reportedly tells Trump he's a target of criminal investigation

Mike Pence says 'no one's above the law' but the DOJ should not indict Trump
June 8, 2023

Mike Pence says 'no one's above the law' but the DOJ should not indict Trump

Actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol attack charges
June 7, 2023

Actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol attack charges

CNN CEO Chris Licht steps down
June 7, 2023

CNN CEO Chris Licht steps down

Ban the Bible?
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Ban the Bible?

As a Republican-led push to purge books picks up steam, some communities are zeroing in on a text that's chock full of sex and violence

Spotlight: Our AI overlords

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Today's big question

How could AI cause human extinction?

Is artificial intelligence advancing too fast?
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Today's big question

Is artificial intelligence advancing too fast?

Nvidia's meteoric rise
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Nvidia's meteoric rise

'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn about his creation
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'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn about his creation

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Reports: Prosecutors close to seeking Trump indictment

N.Y. choked with worst air quality on record from Canadian wildfires
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N.Y. choked with worst air quality on record from Canadian wildfires

Pence launches campaign with harsh criticism of Trump
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Pence launches campaign with harsh criticism of Trump

Zelenskyy visits areas flooded after Ukraine dam breach
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Zelenskyy visits areas flooded after Ukraine dam breach

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Nvidia joins the trillion-dollar club
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A terrible time management idea
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A terrible time management idea

Janika Oza recommends 6 books with global themes and conflicts
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Janika Oza recommends 6 books with global themes and conflicts

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Bryan Cranston is planning to retire from acting in 2026
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Bryan Cranston is planning to retire from acting in 2026

'Wednesday' star Percy Hynes White denies 'false' rumors after sexual assault allegations
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'Wednesday' star Percy Hynes White denies 'false' rumors after sexual assault allegations

Jamie Foxx's representative shoots down vaccine rumor
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Jamie Foxx's representative shoots down vaccine rumor

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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

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DOJ reportedly tells Trump he's a target of criminal investigation

Mike Pence says 'no one's above the law' but the DOJ should not indict Trump
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Mike Pence says 'no one's above the law' but the DOJ should not indict Trump

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Ukraine says Kahkovka dam destruction won't derail counteroffensive
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Ukraine says Kahkovka dam destruction won't derail counteroffensive

Iran claims to have built its first hypersonic missile
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Iran claims to have built its first hypersonic missile

Ukraine blames Russia for destroying major Dnipro River dam 'in panic'
Kakhovka Dam
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Officials suspect dozens of girls in Afghanistan were poisoned at school
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Officials suspect dozens of girls in Afghanistan were poisoned at school

Iconic horror franchises set to be revived
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Iconic horror franchises set to be revived

"Final Destination," "Friday the 13th" and more will soon rise from the grave.
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