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- It seemed the economy was in for a soft landing as inflation slowed and job growth stayed strong.
- The latest jobs report threw all that into question, coming in much weaker than expected.
- The pressure on the Federal Reserve is rising; some say it waited too long to cut interest rates.
The July jobs report has thrown the economy's soft landing into question — and the F

A new fight has popped up in the ongoing battle between TikTok and the U.S. government, but this time, it's about children's online privacy.
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, alleging that the social media platform violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by allowing children to create accounts and interact with adults — and collecting and retaining their data
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- Nail tech Linh Nguyen has created a Microsoft Office-themed manicure.
- Nguyen's design includes icons from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office tools.
- The manicure, which takes over three hours to complete, costs about $200.
When it comes to choosing an office appropriate nail color, the standard advice is to play it
Warner Bros. Discovery is shuttering Boomerang, a streaming service dedicated to classic cartoons, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The platform started as a digital cable channel back in 2000 before expanding to a streaming platform in 2017.
Boomerang will officially cease operations on September 30, giving subscribers around two months to quickly binge every Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and S
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- A company's chief ethics officer ensures AI is used responsibly.
- They define principles for regulating the tech, learn the legal landscape, and liaise with stakeholders.
- Those in the role often earn annual salaries in the mid-six figures.
The launch of ChatGPT ushered the corporate world into a
Another giant name in the gaming press is shutting down its operations. Game Informer announced today that it’s been shut down by its parent company GameStop after 33 years in the business. The entire website and its archives have also been removed and now redirect to the magazine’s final statement of thanks to its readers.
“After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the latest news, reviews and
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- The new documentary "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" is out now.
- "Futurama" just premiered a new season.
- "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is now streaming.
If you need a break from the Olympics, there are plenty of new, non-sports movies and shows to check out this weekend.
The most anticipated release is the "House of the Dragon" season two finale, airing on Sunday

Simone Biles dunked on Donald Trump, and it didn't take long for LeBron James to join in.
Some context: Biles, the undisputed gymnastics GOAT, won the all-around gold in women's artistic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday. This followed Team USA gold earlier in the week. All that winning — and likely more to come in individual events — elevated Biles to a standing all her own in
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- Big Tech executives admit they're spending a lot, maybe too much, on AI.
- But Meta and Alphabet leaders say the big spending is necessary to stay competitive.
- Investors, meanwhile, are eager to see returns on their investments.
AI is burning a big hole in the pockets of Big Tech.
Leaders at Meta and Alphabet