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Today's big question

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

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In depth

Regions around the world are adapting to climate change in real time

What are countries doing to handle the consequences of climate change?

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Talking point

Is cloud gaming the future for video games?

The Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal has the industry talking about the importance of cloud gaming

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Briefing

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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8:32 PM

Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

June 8, 2023

Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem

June 8, 2023

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

June 8, 2023

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

June 7, 2023

Actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol attack charges

June 7, 2023

CNN CEO Chris Licht steps down

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Briefing

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?

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Today's big question

Is artificial intelligence advancing too fast?

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Briefing

Nvidia's meteoric rise

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Artificial intelligence but real concerns

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

10 things you need to know today

8 June 2023

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Reports: Prosecutors close to seeking Trump indictment

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

Pence launches campaign with harsh criticism of Trump

Zelenskyy visits areas flooded after Ukraine dam breach

From the magazine

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Feature

6 enviable homes in Brooklyn

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Feature

Nvidia joins the trillion-dollar club

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Feature

A terrible time management idea

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Feature

Janika Oza recommends 6 books with global themes and conflicts

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The daily gossip

8 June 2023

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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

Jamie Foxx's representative shoots down vaccine rumor

'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' tracking for lower opening than 'Crystal Skull'

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U.S. News

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indictments

Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

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Famous Firsts

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

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Both Sides Now

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

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A wash

Ukraine says Kahkovka dam destruction won't derail counteroffensive

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Iranian Weaponry

Iran claims to have built its first hypersonic missile

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Cui bono?

Ukraine blames Russia for destroying major Dnipro River dam 'in panic'

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awful

Officials suspect dozens of girls in Afghanistan were poisoned at school

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Briefing

Iconic horror franchises set to be revived

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

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Briefing

MoviePass stages a Hollywood comeback

Can the subscription-based ticketing service successfully return after a spectacular collapse?

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1.Briefing

Ban the Bible?

Former Vice President Mike Pence on a motorcycle

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2.Talking point

What is Mike Pence thinking?

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3.so long

CNN CEO Chris Licht steps down

A writers strike picket line outside Sony Studios in Culver City

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4.strike two?

Actors union votes to authorize strike

5.is it true?

Scientists claim ancient human relatives buried their dead, sparking evolution debate

6.DeSantis Express

California and Texas threaten criminal charges over DeSantis migrant flights

7.A wash

Ukraine says Kahkovka dam destruction won't derail counteroffensive

8.Cui bono?