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Entertainment
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Rust Documentary Is Moving Full Speed Ahead

The context
The producers of the film "Rust" named Bianca Cline as its cinematographer. The documentary will cover the death of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during production when a prop gun held by lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin misfired with a live round.
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The producers of the film "Rust" named Bianca Cline as its cinematographer. The documentary will cover the death of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during production when a prop gun held by lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin misfired with a live round.
Entertainment
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Rust Documentary Is Moving Full Speed Ahead

The context
The producers of the film "Rust" named Bianca Cline as its cinematographer. The documentary will cover the death of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during production when a prop gun held by lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin misfired with a live round.
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Green light for Rust documentary

  • The producers of the film “Rust” announced that they had found a cinematographer to continue the production of the film after it was halted when the former cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed in an on-set accident.
  • The producers announced in October that the film would be completed in Hutchins’ honor and that a documentary would be made about the completion of the film.
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Technology
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Meta May Be Planning Further Layoffs

The context
Meta is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs that are expected to happen sometime in March.
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Meta May Be Planning Further Layoffs

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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The context
Meta is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs that are expected to happen sometime in March.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Meta May Be Planning Further Layoffs

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Meta is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs that are expected to happen sometime in March.
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Here we go again

  • Meta is preparing for a new round of job cuts that are expected to take place in March and will affect an unknown number of people.
  • In November, Meta laid off about 13% of its workforce.
  • Meta is one of the few tech companies to expand on earlier layoffs from 2022, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised that 2023 will be a year of "efficiency."
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Politics
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Higher Than Anticipated Inflation Sparks Fears of Further Interest Rate Hikes

The context
January inflation was higher than expected, sparking fears that the Federal Reserve may enact further interest rate hikes.
The context
January inflation was higher than expected, sparking fears that the Federal Reserve may enact further interest rate hikes.
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January inflation was higher than expected, sparking fears that the Federal Reserve may enact further interest rate hikes.
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Higher than expected

  • Consumer prices rose 0.5% in January, according to the Labor Department’s consumer price index, which was higher than experts expected.
  • The Federal Reserve may issue a more aggressive hike in the coming months to slow inflation.
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Politics
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

More and More Mysterious Objects

The context
The White House reassured the press today that there was no indication that the unidentified flying objects shot down over the US and Canada were part of a Chinese spy program, leaving more questions about the objects’ origins.
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More and More Mysterious Objects

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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The White House reassured the press today that there was no indication that the unidentified flying objects shot down over the US and Canada were part of a Chinese spy program, leaving more questions about the objects’ origins.
Politics
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

More and More Mysterious Objects

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The White House reassured the press today that there was no indication that the unidentified flying objects shot down over the US and Canada were part of a Chinese spy program, leaving more questions about the objects’ origins.
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Unclear origins

  • The White House said today that there is no indication that the three objects shot down by the US military over the weekend were part of China's spy program.
  • Officials have yet to analyze the debris from the objects because access has been impossible due to weather conditions and location.
  • The administration suggested the balloons were tied to a commercial or harmless entity.
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Technology
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Ford Announces Battery Upgrades

The context
Ford’s electric vehicles will get new batteries that charge faster and are more affordable, thanks to new chemical breakthroughs in battery tech.
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Ford Announces Battery Upgrades

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Ford’s electric vehicles will get new batteries that charge faster and are more affordable, thanks to new chemical breakthroughs in battery tech.
Technology
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Ford Announces Battery Upgrades

The context
Ford’s electric vehicles will get new batteries that charge faster and are more affordable, thanks to new chemical breakthroughs in battery tech.
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Better batteries

  • Ford announced it is opening a $3.5 billion electric vehicle factory in Michigan that will produce batteries with a new formula.
  • The lithium iron phosphate battery's chemistry means they are more durable, faster charging, and more affordable.
  • The new factory will generate 2,500 new jobs.
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Entertainment
Monday, February 13, 2023

Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

The context
A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.
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Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

Monday, February 13, 2023
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A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.
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Monday, February 13, 2023

Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

The context
A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.
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Rep confirms

  • A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is indeed pregnant after her Super Bowl Performance.
  • During her performance, watchers took to social media to speculate about whether the singer was pregnant with her second child.
  • Rihanna's son is nine months old.
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Technology
Monday, February 13, 2023

ChatGPT Competitor Neeva Throws Down a Challenge

The context
Neeva launched a generative AI search engine to an international audience today. The company initially launched the AI search engine to a limited audience in January to provide authentic, real-time AI search to a global audience.
The context
Neeva launched a generative AI search engine to an international audience today. The company initially launched the AI search engine to a limited audience in January to provide authentic, real-time AI search to a global audience.
Technology
Monday, February 13, 2023

ChatGPT Competitor Neeva Throws Down a Challenge

The context
Neeva launched a generative AI search engine to an international audience today. The company initially launched the AI search engine to a limited audience in January to provide authentic, real-time AI search to a global audience.
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Neeva launches

  • Neeva launched an AI search engine in the US in January to a limited audience of users.
  • The engine was marketed as an "authentic, real-time AI search.
  • The timing of the announcement was auspicious, as Microsoft and Google battle back and forth over integrating AI into their respective search engines.
  • Users have to subscribe to access the engine because Neeva doesn’t monetize through advertising and prevents third-party trackers from using personal data to display personalized ads.
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Politics
Monday, February 13, 2023

US Warns American Citizens to Leave Russia

The context
The US has issued a top-level advisory warning American citizens to leave Russia immediately. The advisory also warns Americans not to travel to Russia under any circumstance as the war in Ukraine drags on.
The context
The US has issued a top-level advisory warning American citizens to leave Russia immediately. The advisory also warns Americans not to travel to Russia under any circumstance as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Politics
Monday, February 13, 2023

US Warns American Citizens to Leave Russia

The context
The US has issued a top-level advisory warning American citizens to leave Russia immediately. The advisory also warns Americans not to travel to Russia under any circumstance as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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Top-level advisory

  • The US issued a top-level advisory today warning American citizens to cease travel to Russia and to leave the country immediately.
  • The advisory was issued as the war in Ukraine continues to escalate and nears its first anniversary on February 24th.
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Politics
Monday, February 13, 2023

More Flying Objects Shot Down

The context
Over the weekend, one identified object and two unidentified flying objects were shot down over the US and Canada after President Biden and President Trudeau authorized the action.
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More Flying Objects Shot Down

Monday, February 13, 2023
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The context
Over the weekend, one identified object and two unidentified flying objects were shot down over the US and Canada after President Biden and President Trudeau authorized the action.
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Monday, February 13, 2023

More Flying Objects Shot Down

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Over the weekend, one identified object and two unidentified flying objects were shot down over the US and Canada after President Biden and President Trudeau authorized the action.
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Flying objects of the third kind

  • Three more objects were shot down over the US and Canada this weekend.
  • One of the objects was a smaller spy balloon that was shot down over Alaska.
  • The other two have yet to be identified. One of the objects was shot down over Canada and is inaccessible because of weather, and the other was shot down over Lake Huron and is underwater.
  • All three objects were shot down by American fighter jets.
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Entertainment
Friday, February 10, 2023

Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

The context
The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.
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Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

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The context
The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.
Entertainment
Friday, February 10, 2023

Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

The context
The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.
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Suit filed

  • Halyna Hutchins was a cinematographer killed in October 2021 on the set of the film "Rust" when Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a live round from a prop gun.
  • The family of Halyna Hutchins filed a civil lawsuit against Baldwin and others involved in the production of the film on Thursday.
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Technology
Friday, February 10, 2023

NASA and Blue Origin Will Head to Mars

The context
Blue Origin's spacecraft, New Glenn, will head to Mars with NASA sometime in the distant future. The Mars mission with NASA is Blue Origins' first big government contract.
The context
Blue Origin's spacecraft, New Glenn, will head to Mars with NASA sometime in the distant future. The Mars mission with NASA is Blue Origins' first big government contract.
Technology
Friday, February 10, 2023

NASA and Blue Origin Will Head to Mars

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Blue Origin's spacecraft, New Glenn, will head to Mars with NASA sometime in the distant future. The Mars mission with NASA is Blue Origins' first big government contract.
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All aboard the Blue Glenn

  • NASA is planning a mission to Mars on Blue Origin's new spacecraft, New Glenn.
  • The mission will be Blue Origins' first big government contract with the New Glenn and was made possible through the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) program at NASA.
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Entertainment
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Remembering Burt Bacharach

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The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.
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Remembering Burt Bacharach

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The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Remembering Burt Bacharach

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The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.
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Driving force

  • Burt Bacharach was a dominant songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger for over half a century.
  • He was awarded six Grammys for his work from 1967-2005.
  • He was recognized by the Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his work on "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969) and "Arthur" (1981).
  • He also composed scores for shows on Broadway.
  • Bacharach passed away at 94.
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Technology
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Twitter's Newly Pricey API

The context
Twitter announced that the basic tier of API access will now cost $100 a month. The API will remain free until February 13th.
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Twitter's Newly Pricey API

Thursday, February 9, 2023
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The context
Twitter announced that the basic tier of API access will now cost $100 a month. The API will remain free until February 13th.
Technology
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Twitter's Newly Pricey API

The context
Twitter announced that the basic tier of API access will now cost $100 a month. The API will remain free until February 13th.
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AP-yikes

  • Twitter announced that developers will have to pay $100 per month for access to the basic tier of the Twitter API, basically a "low level of API usage."
  • Twitter expended the deadline before free API access is shut down until February 13th.
  • Researchers who depend on access to the API to conduct research about misinformation or hate speech will be severely impacted, as will small developers without the capital to pay the new premium.
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Technology
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Meta Acquires Within

The context
Meta has officially acquired VR fitness app maker Within, despite antitrust concerns raised by the FTC.
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Meta Acquires Within

Thursday, February 9, 2023
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The context
Meta has officially acquired VR fitness app maker Within, despite antitrust concerns raised by the FTC.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Meta Acquires Within

The context
Meta has officially acquired VR fitness app maker Within, despite antitrust concerns raised by the FTC.
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Sorry FTC!

  • The FTC sued Meta in July to try and block them from acquiring the VR developer Within.
  • Within makes VR fitness applications like Supernatural.
  • At the conclusion of the trial between Meta and the FTC, a judge ruled that Meta could proceed with the acquisition.
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Politics
Thursday, February 9, 2023

House of Representatives Condemns Chinese Spy Balloon

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The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the continental US.
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The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the continental US.
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The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the continental US.
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Balloon battle

  • The House unanimously approved a resolution today condemning China for flying a spy balloon over the US.
  • The resolution calls the situation a "brazen violation of United States sovereignty" and denounces China for making false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns.
  • The resolution also calls on the Biden administration to update Congress on the incident through comprehensive briefings.
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Entertainment
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

The context
Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.
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NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

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Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

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Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.
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Walkout imminent

  • Staffers at NBC News and MSNBC are planning a walkout to protest recent layoffs.
  • The NBC Guild says that nearly 300 workers intend to walk off the job on Thursday.
  • The NBC Guild also said that NBC has repeatedly broken the law by illegally terminating hard-working union journalists.
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Technology
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Bing App Downloads Jump

The context
Since Microsoft announced it would integrate ChatGPT from OpenAI into its search engine Bing, the Bing app has seen a 10x jump in downloads.
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Bing App Downloads Jump

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The context
Since Microsoft announced it would integrate ChatGPT from OpenAI into its search engine Bing, the Bing app has seen a 10x jump in downloads.
Technology
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Bing App Downloads Jump

The context
Since Microsoft announced it would integrate ChatGPT from OpenAI into its search engine Bing, the Bing app has seen a 10x jump in downloads.
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10 times

  • Microsoft recently released a demonstration of a ChatGPT-enabled Bing.
  • Since announcing that Microsoft would be incorporating the chatbot into its search engine, the Bing app has seen a 10x increase in new downloads.
  • The jump in downloads shows the growing demand for new AI experiences, but users who want access to the new Bing will need to sign up for a waitlist and make Bing their default search engine on their PC or mobile device.
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Technology
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Google Tees Up its AI Against Bing

The context
Google released its new “multisearch” feature, which incorporates Google’s AI to combine text and images in a single response to a user prompt. The feature uses AI technology called Multitask Unified Model, which can make connections across different types of media and information.
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Google Tees Up its AI Against Bing

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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The context
Google released its new “multisearch” feature, which incorporates Google’s AI to combine text and images in a single response to a user prompt. The feature uses AI technology called Multitask Unified Model, which can make connections across different types of media and information.
Technology
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Google Tees Up its AI Against Bing

The context
Google released its new “multisearch” feature, which incorporates Google’s AI to combine text and images in a single response to a user prompt. The feature uses AI technology called Multitask Unified Model, which can make connections across different types of media and information.
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Google’s A.I.-powered ‘multisearch,’ which combines text and images in a single query, goes global

  • Google’s new “multisearch” feature is now available for global users on mobile devices.
  • Multisearch is powered by Google’s AI Mutlitask Unified Model, which can draw connections between different formats of media and information.
  • The combination of words and images will help Google process and understand more complex search queries and will be especially helpful for shopping.
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Politics
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Death Toll Rises in Syria and Turkey

The context
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this week has risen to 11,000.
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Death Toll Rises in Syria and Turkey

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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The context
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this week has risen to 11,000.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Death Toll Rises in Syria and Turkey

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The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this week has risen to 11,000.
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Death roll rises

  • The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning surpassed 11,000 on Wednesday morning.
  • Rescuers are continuing to attempt to rescue trapped families, and several successful rescues have continued to provide hope that others will be recovered.
  • Turkey struggled to respond quickly and effectively to the disaster, but President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the country’s response was improving.
  • The earthquake is the world’s deadliest in more than a decade.
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Technology
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ChatGPT-Enabled Bing Blasts Off

The context
Microsoft launched the integration between ChatGPT and its search engine, Bing, today. Users aren’t able to interact with the bot yet but can view a demo on the Bing homepage.
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ChatGPT-Enabled Bing Blasts Off

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The context
Microsoft launched the integration between ChatGPT and its search engine, Bing, today. Users aren’t able to interact with the bot yet but can view a demo on the Bing homepage.
Technology
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ChatGPT-Enabled Bing Blasts Off

The context
Microsoft launched the integration between ChatGPT and its search engine, Bing, today. Users aren’t able to interact with the bot yet but can view a demo on the Bing homepage.
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ChatGPT goes mainstream

  • Microsoft integrated ChatGPT into Bing and released a demo on the Bing homepage today.
  • The bot aims to provide answers to search queries directly to enhance productivity.
  • Microsoft added a more complex version of GPT, GPT 4, into the search engine, which is able to provide more useful answers, annotate answers and provide up-to-date results with fewer errors.
  • One implication of the integration could be that articles or blogs may get fewer clicks, meaning fewer dollars for publishers from ads.
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Entertainment
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Disney's DeSantis-Land

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The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.
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Disney's DeSantis-Land

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The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.
Entertainment
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Disney's DeSantis-Land

The context
The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.
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DeSantis takes over

  • Under newly proposed legislation released on Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would get to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando, FL.
  • DeSantis promised to take over the district last year after Disney criticized his administration’s anti-LGBTQ policies.
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Technology
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Mercedes to Introduce North America to its Electric Sprinter Van

The context
Mercedes Benz is bringing the electric sprinter van to North America in 2023.
The context
Mercedes Benz is bringing the electric sprinter van to North America in 2023.
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Mercedes Benz is bringing the electric sprinter van to North America in 2023.
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Electric sprint begins

  • Mercedes is releasing the largest version of its electric sprinter van in North America in 2023.
  • The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has excellent mileage both on the highways and in cities.
  • The van can charge with alternating current and direct current.
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Politics
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Biden to Deliver State of the Union Address

The context
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. He is expected to address ongoing inflation, a divided Congress, tension with China, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The context
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. He is expected to address ongoing inflation, a divided Congress, tension with China, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Politics
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Biden to Deliver State of the Union Address

The context
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. He is expected to address ongoing inflation, a divided Congress, tension with China, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Address notes

  • President Biden will deliver the annual State of the Union address tonight to a divided Congress.
  • Some of the topics he is expected to address are job growth, the war in Ukraine, efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing, competition with China, and the ongoing pandemic.
  • He is also expected to speak about cancer research, veterans, senior programs like social security, and the proliferation of fentanyl as part of his new "unity agenda."
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Technology
Monday, February 6, 2023

Google Releases Bard

The context
Google released a demonstration of its AI assistant and ChatGPT competitor called Bard. The demonstration showed Bard, which relies on Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to answer questions in a conversational way after drawing on information from the web.
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Google Releases Bard

Monday, February 6, 2023
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Google released a demonstration of its AI assistant and ChatGPT competitor called Bard. The demonstration showed Bard, which relies on Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to answer questions in a conversational way after drawing on information from the web.
Technology
Monday, February 6, 2023

Google Releases Bard

The context
Google released a demonstration of its AI assistant and ChatGPT competitor called Bard. The demonstration showed Bard, which relies on Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to answer questions in a conversational way after drawing on information from the web.
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Bard breaks the search engine

  • Google revealed Bard, its AI chatbot, which aims to answer search queries with the breadth of the world's knowledge with its large language models.
  • Bard uses Google's own Language Model for Dialogue Applications to answer questions in a conversational way and pull information from the
  • Bard will be integrated into Google Search in the form of several new features.
  • Bard has been positioned as a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, which will be integrated into Microsoft's search engine, Bing, soon.
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Entertainment
Monday, February 6, 2023

Brady's Burgeoning Broadcast Career Begins

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Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.
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Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.
Entertainment
Monday, February 6, 2023

Brady's Burgeoning Broadcast Career Begins

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Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.
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Fall debut

  • Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcasting career with Fox for the 2024 NFL season.
  • Brady said that he doesn't want to rush into the gig and wants to take the proper time to learn how to be a great broadcaster.
  • Brady recently announced his retirement from the NFL after playing one last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Technology
Monday, February 6, 2023

Good News for the Good Twitter Bots

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After announcing last week that the Twitter API will start costing money to access on February 9th, CEO Elon Musk said today that the Twitter API would be provided to bots who write "good" content for free.
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Good News for the Good Twitter Bots

Monday, February 6, 2023
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After announcing last week that the Twitter API will start costing money to access on February 9th, CEO Elon Musk said today that the Twitter API would be provided to bots who write "good" content for free.
Technology
Monday, February 6, 2023

Good News for the Good Twitter Bots

The context
After announcing last week that the Twitter API will start costing money to access on February 9th, CEO Elon Musk said today that the Twitter API would be provided to bots who write "good" content for free.
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Only the good bots

  • Twitter is shutting down free access to its APIs on February 9th.
  • After an outcry from developers and researchers, Elon Musk said that Twitter will provide free write-only API access for bots that are creating "good content."
  • Researchers and student developers rely on Twitter APIs to conduct research or build new products.
  • Putting the Twitter API behind a paywall will interfere with research and projects that rely on free access.
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Technology
Monday, February 6, 2023

FTX Asks For Donations Back

The context
The bankrupt cryptocurrency giant FTX, once valued at $32 billion, and its affiliated debtors reportedly asked politicians and PACs to return donations in an effort to return capital to investors in the firm as the company goes through bankruptcy filings. The requests were made via letter and gave the parties who received money from FTX until February 28th to return the donations.
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FTX Asks For Donations Back

Monday, February 6, 2023
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The bankrupt cryptocurrency giant FTX, once valued at $32 billion, and its affiliated debtors reportedly asked politicians and PACs to return donations in an effort to return capital to investors in the firm as the company goes through bankruptcy filings. The requests were made via letter and gave the parties who received money from FTX until February 28th to return the donations.
Technology
Monday, February 6, 2023

FTX Asks For Donations Back

The context
The bankrupt cryptocurrency giant FTX, once valued at $32 billion, and its affiliated debtors reportedly asked politicians and PACs to return donations in an effort to return capital to investors in the firm as the company goes through bankruptcy filings. The requests were made via letter and gave the parties who received money from FTX until February 28th to return the donations.
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Return to sender

  • A group of affiliated debtors with FTX, who dubbed themselves "FTX Debtors," sent letters to politicians, PACs, and other recipients of donations from FTX, asking them to return donations they received from the embattled cryptocurrency exchange.
  • Recipients of the letters also included parties who received funds from CEO Sam-Bankman Fried.
  • The letter requested that the funds be voluntarily returned and threatened that action would be taken to get the funds back if the parties did not comply.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

The context
AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.
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AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

Monday, February 6, 2023
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AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

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AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.
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Seat specific

  • AMC Theatres will start charging different amounts for the different kinds of seats in its theaters.
  • Seats in prime locations like the middle of the auditorium will be more expensive, and front-row seats will be cheaper.
  • The new pricing options could help boost revenue for the theater chain.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

Deadly Earthquake In Turkey and Syria

The context
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early this morning. Two thousand three hundred people were killed during the quake. President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid to the countries.
The context
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early this morning. Two thousand three hundred people were killed during the quake. President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid to the countries.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

Deadly Earthquake In Turkey and Syria

The context
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early this morning. Two thousand three hundred people were killed during the quake. President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid to the countries.
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Biden's response

  • President Biden announced that he authorized an immediate U.S. response to provide aid in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake swept across the countries early this morning.
  • Two thousand three hundred people were killed in the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.
  • Turkey is a NATO ally, and the U.S. Agency for International Development and other government bodies have begun to provide aid and evaluate a plan for the coming days.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Biden Expands EV Credits

The context
The Biden administration is expanding the definition of "SUV" to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits established in the Inflation Reduction Act. This makes more vehicles from Tesla, General Motors, and other automakers eligible for federal tax credits.
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Biden Expands EV Credits

Friday, February 3, 2023
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The Biden administration is expanding the definition of "SUV" to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits established in the Inflation Reduction Act. This makes more vehicles from Tesla, General Motors, and other automakers eligible for federal tax credits.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Biden Expands EV Credits

The context
The Biden administration is expanding the definition of "SUV" to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits established in the Inflation Reduction Act. This makes more vehicles from Tesla, General Motors, and other automakers eligible for federal tax credits.
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Boost for Automakers

  • The US Treasury announced today that it is changing the definition of "SUV" to encompass more vehicles so that more electric vehicles will qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits.
  • The decision means that more vehicles from Tesla, GM, and other automakers will qualify for the credits at higher price points without having to reduce prices for their SUVs.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Fallout From China's Surveillance Balloon Continues

The context
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suspended his upcoming trip to Beijing following confirmation that a weather balloon floating over Montana yesterday is a Chinese surveillance balloon. China confirmed that the balloon was theirs but said it was a weather monitoring device and that they did not intend to enter US airspace.
The context
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suspended his upcoming trip to Beijing following confirmation that a weather balloon floating over Montana yesterday is a Chinese surveillance balloon. China confirmed that the balloon was theirs but said it was a weather monitoring device and that they did not intend to enter US airspace.
The context
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suspended his upcoming trip to Beijing following confirmation that a weather balloon floating over Montana yesterday is a Chinese surveillance balloon. China confirmed that the balloon was theirs but said it was a weather monitoring device and that they did not intend to enter US airspace.
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Unacceptable balloon

  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his trip to Beijing after a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was spotted in US airspace over Montana.
  • Blinken was supposed to leave for China on Friday.
  • The decision was made after Blinken consulted with members of Congress and the State Department, determining that the tension caused by the balloon's presence in US airspace would limit the productivity of the meeting.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Jafar Panahi Released From Iranian Prison

The context
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.
The context
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Jafar Panahi Released From Iranian Prison

The context
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.
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Released at last

  • Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Evin prison in Tehran, Iran, today.
  • The filmmaker was arrested and detained for a 2010 conviction that the country's Supreme Court overturned.
  • Panahi, who was a regular at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film festivals, was arrested for making a film about the death of a young soldier killed in the Green Revolution and for attempting to make a film set against the backdrop of an uprising in Iran.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Pentagon Tracking A Spy Balloon Over the US

The context
A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed that officials are monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the US.
The context
A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed that officials are monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the US.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Pentagon Tracking A Spy Balloon Over the US

The context
A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed that officials are monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the US.
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Suspected floating spy

  • The US is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that is flying above the US.
  • The balloon was spotted over Montana, which is home to fields of underground Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile silos.
  • President Biden was briefed and told the military not to shoot the balloon down.
  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Beijing in the coming days.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

The context
Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.
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Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

Friday, February 3, 2023
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The context
Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

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Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.
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Amazon beats expectations

  • Amazon's revenue rose 9% to $149 billion in the fourth quarter.
  • Amazon's Q4 earnings beat experts' expectations as they bounced back from a disappointing Q3.
  • While revenue rose, online sales and web services both fell short of expectations.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

House Denounces Socialism

The context
The House of Representatives passed a resolution today denouncing socialism.
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House Denounces Socialism

Friday, February 3, 2023
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The context
The House of Representatives passed a resolution today denouncing socialism.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

House Denounces Socialism

The context
The House of Representatives passed a resolution today denouncing socialism.
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Bill passed

  • The House voted to pass a resolution denouncing socialism.
  • The bill divided Democrats, 109 voted for it, and 86 voted against it.
  • Several Democrats expressed concerns about the future of Social Security and Medicare, which the GOP has criticized as “socialist.”
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

The context
Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.
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Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The context
Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

The context
Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.
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New rules and regulations

  • Netflix will change its password-sharing rules in March.
  • Users who share accounts will need to be in the same household and will have to pay extra to use the account for extended periods outside of the household.
  • The new rules mandate that users connect to the same wifi network as the household TV.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

The context
Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.
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YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The context
Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

The context
Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.
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Revenue drop

  • Alphabet missed expectations for Q4 earnings: the company posed a revenue of $76.05 billion.
  • The company recently laid off about 6% of its global workforce.
  • YouTube’s ad revenue dropped about 8%.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

House Removes Ilhan Omar From Foreign Affairs Panel

The context
The GOP-controlled House of Representatives voted to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
The context
The GOP-controlled House of Representatives voted to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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The GOP-controlled House of Representatives voted to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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GOP decision

  • The Republican-controlled House voted today to remove Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
  • In the past, Omar has made comments about Israel and Palestine that were characterized as antisemitic.
  • Omar, who is Muslim, apologized for the comments, and House Democrats characterized the decision to oust Omar as “political revenge.”
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Twitter Puts API Behind A Pay Wall

The context
Twitter is placing its API behind a paywall. There will be different subscription levels depending on how many calls to the API are made by users.
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Twitter Puts API Behind A Pay Wall

Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Twitter is placing its API behind a paywall. There will be different subscription levels depending on how many calls to the API are made by users.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Twitter Puts API Behind A Pay Wall

The context
Twitter is placing its API behind a paywall. There will be different subscription levels depending on how many calls to the API are made by users.
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Bye bye API

  • Developers use the Twitter API to create third-party tools on the platform.
  • Researchers use Twitter data gathered by the API in their work.
  • On February 9th, Twitter will stop offering its API for free and start charging to access it.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

TechCrunch Discovers the Magic of Summari

The context
TechCrunch profiled the company’s latest product, Link Previews, today. On websites with Link Previews implemented, when users hover over hyperlinked phrases or words, a short summary written by AI of the linked article pops up. Link Previews improve SEO metrics for sites and user experience for readers. Links Previews are set to make upgraded hyperlinks with AI the newest star of the tech world.
The context
TechCrunch profiled the company’s latest product, Link Previews, today. On websites with Link Previews implemented, when users hover over hyperlinked phrases or words, a short summary written by AI of the linked article pops up. Link Previews improve SEO metrics for sites and user experience for readers. Links Previews are set to make upgraded hyperlinks with AI the newest star of the tech world.
Technology
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

TechCrunch Discovers the Magic of Summari

The context
TechCrunch profiled the company’s latest product, Link Previews, today. On websites with Link Previews implemented, when users hover over hyperlinked phrases or words, a short summary written by AI of the linked article pops up. Link Previews improve SEO metrics for sites and user experience for readers. Links Previews are set to make upgraded hyperlinks with AI the newest star of the tech world.
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Not like other links

  • Summari started by providing readers with article summaries on demand, but a year later, it is taking its summarization capabilities to new heights with a new service: link previews.
  • When a reader hovers over a link, a short summary written by AI pops up to deliver the reader more useful information.
  • When the product is implemented, websites experience over 50% more page views.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

College Board Revises AP African American Studies Course

The context
The College Board revised the curricula for the advanced placement African American studies class following criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who refused to allow the course to be taught in the state.
The context
The College Board revised the curricula for the advanced placement African American studies class following criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who refused to allow the course to be taught in the state.
The context
The College Board revised the curricula for the advanced placement African American studies class following criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who refused to allow the course to be taught in the state.
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Revised course

  • The College Board revised the AP African American studies course after Florida governor Ron Desantis criticized the course and blocked it from being taught in Florida schools.
  • The new framework cuts out work from Black writers and scholars who have been associated with critical race theory have been scrubbed from the curriculum.
  • The framework also cuts out scholars who touch on the Black queer experience and Black feminism.
  • Teaching about topics like Black Lives Matter is now optional.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Record $3.8 Billion in Crypto Stolen Last Year

The context
A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrencies was stolen from various platforms last year. $3.3 billion was stolen last year. The thefts were attributed to various hacking groups, including North Korean state-sponsored hackers.
The context
A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrencies was stolen from various platforms last year. $3.3 billion was stolen last year. The thefts were attributed to various hacking groups, including North Korean state-sponsored hackers.
Technology
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Record $3.8 Billion in Crypto Stolen Last Year

The context
A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrencies was stolen from various platforms last year. $3.3 billion was stolen last year. The thefts were attributed to various hacking groups, including North Korean state-sponsored hackers.
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Record year for hackers

  • A record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen from various companies last year.
  • Much of the theft was orchestrated by North Korean-linked hackers.
  • North Korean-linked hackers stole an estimated $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency from various hacks in 2022.
  • Hackers targeted decentralized finance protocols and cross-chain bridge protocols.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

The context
Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.
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Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The context
Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

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Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.
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On the road again

  • Beyoncé is going on tour for the first time since 2018, when she put on the "On the Road" tour featuring her husband, Jay-Z.
  • The tour will begin in May in Sweden and end in New Orleans in September.
  • Fans of the singer expressed excitement on social media.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

The context
Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.
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Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The context
Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

The context
Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.
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Brady hangs up his cleats

  • Tom Brady is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.
  • Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and initially retired in February 2022 but returned for one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Brady spent most of his career with the New England Patriots before leaving in 2020.
  • In his announcement, Brady thanked his family for supporting his career in the NFL.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Seventh Memphis Police Officer Suspended

The context
A seventh Memphis police officer has been suspended in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was severely beaten by officers during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
The context
A seventh Memphis police officer has been suspended in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was severely beaten by officers during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Seventh Memphis Police Officer Suspended

The context
A seventh Memphis police officer has been suspended in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was severely beaten by officers during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
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Seventh Memphis officer suspended in Tyre Nichols death investigation

  • A seventh officer with the Memphis police department has been suspended as the investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols continues.
  • Nichols was pulled over for reckless driving and then severely beaten by the responding officers.
  • Six of the involved officers have been publicly identified, but the seventh officer has not been identified.
  • The Shelby County district attorney's office is investigating Nichols's death. The investigators said that there could be additional charges coming for the individuals involved in the beating.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Santos Steps Down From Committee Assignments

The context
Representative George Santos has stepped down from his committee assignments in the House. Santos has been under fire for lying about his resume, including where he went to school and where he worked before running for office.
The context
Representative George Santos has stepped down from his committee assignments in the House. Santos has been under fire for lying about his resume, including where he went to school and where he worked before running for office.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Santos Steps Down From Committee Assignments

The context
Representative George Santos has stepped down from his committee assignments in the House. Santos has been under fire for lying about his resume, including where he went to school and where he worked before running for office.
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Santos steps down

  • Representative George Santos is reportedly stepping down from his committee assignments until things "settle down."
  • Santos informed the conference of his decision to step down from his committee assignments, but when asked by reporters, he refused to confirm the news.
  • Santos met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday.
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Technology
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Google Fi Customers Caught in T-Mobile Hack

The context
Google revealed that Google Fi customers' data was accessed by hackers. The security breach is likely tied to a massive hack at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed millions of customers' personal information.
The context
Google revealed that Google Fi customers' data was accessed by hackers. The security breach is likely tied to a massive hack at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed millions of customers' personal information.
Technology
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Google Fi Customers Caught in T-Mobile Hack

The context
Google revealed that Google Fi customers' data was accessed by hackers. The security breach is likely tied to a massive hack at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed millions of customers' personal information.
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Information breach

  • Google Fi, which is Google's cell network, confirmed a data breach this morning.
  • The breach is likely related to a recent security breach at T-Mobile, where hackers accessed the personal data of millions of T-Mobile customers.
  • Google alerted customers this morning that there had been suspicious activity in a support system that contained a limited amount of customer data.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DC's New Lineup Announced

The context
After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.
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DC's New Lineup Announced

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DC's New Lineup Announced

The context
After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.
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First ten

  • James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios three months ago.
  • The co-chiefs announced a slate of ten TV and film titles that will be the first movies released in the new DC Universe.
  • "Superman: Legacy" will be the first title released, and then the other movies will fall into the Universe established by the story of Superman's upbringing.
  • The new universe will lean heavily on revamping Batman's origin story.
  • There will also be a prequel to "Wonder Woman" on Themyscira.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Succession Season Four Announced

The context
The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.
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Succession Season Four Announced

Friday, January 27, 2023
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The context
The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Succession Season Four Announced

The context
The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.
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Premiere date revealed

  • The fourth season of the hit "Succession" will premiere on Sunday, March 26, 2021.
  • The third season of the show ended with Logan Roy selling Waystar Royco, screwing over his kids.
  • Fans have speculated that the fourth season will be its last, thanks to the explosive ending of the third season.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Three Men Charged in Plot to Assassinate Iranian-American Journalist

The context
Three men were indicted today in a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist on US soil. The three members are part of an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran.
The context
Three men were indicted today in a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist on US soil. The three members are part of an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran.
The context
Three men were indicted today in a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist on US soil. The three members are part of an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran.
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Foiled plot

  • Three members of an Eastern European criminal group tied to Iran have been indicted for a plot to murder a US journalist who was critical of Iran.
  • The DOJ announced the charges against Rafat Amirov, Polad Omarov, and Khalid Mehdiyev.
  • The three were charged with murder-for-hire and money laundering for plotting to kill Iranian American journalist and human rights activist Mashih Alinejad.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Court Releases Audio and Video of Attack on Paul Pelosi

The context
A court released body camera footage and the 911 call from the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi.
The context
A court released body camera footage and the 911 call from the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi.
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A court released body camera footage and the 911 call from the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi.
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Footage released

  • A court released police body camera footage and a 911 call from the October attack on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home.
  • The footage shows the attacker being tackled by police officers after attacking Pelosi with a hammer.
  • The footage was released by the San Francisco Superior Court.
  • Nancy Pelosi declined to comment on the footage.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Google Plays Coy About New AI

The context
Google reportedly created an AI tool that can generate music from text descriptions but won't release it to the public.
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Google Plays Coy About New AI

Friday, January 27, 2023
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The context
Google reportedly created an AI tool that can generate music from text descriptions but won't release it to the public.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Google Plays Coy About New AI

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Google reportedly created an AI tool that can generate music from text descriptions but won't release it to the public.
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AI music

  • Google has developed a new AI system that can generate music in any genre from text descriptions.
  • The tool, MusicLM, was trained on 280,000 hours of music to learn to generate coherent songs.
  • The system can also build on existing melodies and can write a narrative from the prompt.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

The Last of Us Gets Renewed

The context
HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.
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The Last of Us Gets Renewed

Friday, January 27, 2023
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HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

The Last of Us Gets Renewed

The context
HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.
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Hit renewed

  • HBO has ordered a second season of "The Last of Us."
  • The second episode of the show reached 5.7 million viewers in the US when it debuted last Sunday, the largest two week audience grwoth for a HBO drama series ever.
  • Episode one of the series has been viewed by 22 million viewers in the US since it dropped in mid-January.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Memphis Police Officers Deemed Responsible For Death of Tyre Nichols

The context
The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were “directly responsible” for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.
The context
The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were “directly responsible” for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.
The context
The Memphis police chief announced today that officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were “directly responsible” for the physical abuse and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten after fleeing a traffic stop in Detroit in early January. He died three days later after being transferred to a hospital.
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Investigation update

  • Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said that the five officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith, were “directly responsible” for the horrific abuse suffered by 29-year-old Trye Nichols.
  • Nichols was beaten for three minutes at a traffic stop by the officers and later died at a hospital from his injuries.
  • The officers were released from duty, and there is an ongoing investigation into the abuse.
  • Davis made the announcement today, saying that the department wants to be honest and transparent about the ongoing investigation.
  • The DOJ and the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into Nichol’s death.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

2022's Most Streamed Show Was Stranger Things

The context
"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.
The context
"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

2022's Most Streamed Show Was Stranger Things

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"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.
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