First Film to Depict a Robot Discovered in Michigan

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Created in 1897, it's over two decades older than the term "robot."

Would you shovel snow after a historic blizzard for $30 an hour? These 3 New Yorkers did

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Two people, dressed in neon-colored jackets, snow pants, and vests, are shoveling snow from a New York City sidewalk.
Last weekend, a storm dumped a foot of snow on New York City. Officials turned to citizens to clear the ice and snow, and paid $30 an hour.

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A Dish of Neurons Playing DOOM Is the Wildest Thing I’ve Seen in Ages

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Coming soon to a LAN party near you: a Petri dish.

AI has a millennial cringe problem

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Millennials, it's all our fault: The avocado toast, and the "cringe" talk from ChatGPT and other LLMs.

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The Tech Elite Aren’t on the Secret Guest List at Bohemian Grove: Report

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A leaked list of Bohemian Grove camp attendee list shows some surprising guests and a noticeable absence of tech titans.

I didn't learn 'Chinamaxxing' on TikTok — my Chinese mom taught me. Here are 4 habits I still swear by.

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Mother and daughter sitting for Asian lunch with a brick wall in the background.
As TikTok's "Chinamaxxing" trend gains traction, Faye Bradley shares four habits her Chinese mom taught her in childhood — ones she still follows today.

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America, China sees your Chinamaxxing. It's drawing laughs, national pride, and some eye rolls.

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tourist in China
The Chinamaxxing trend is going viral in the US. Chinese social media users are divided over what it means.

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Valve Has Been ‘Letting Children and Adults Alike Illegally Gamble,’ New York A.G. Alleges

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The explosive suit involves loot boxes and their supposed psychological effects.

Step inside the Gilded Age mansion that just sold for $34.5 million after years in bankruptcy

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The drawing room of the House of Cassini mansion in New York City.
The drawing room of the House of Cassini mansion in New York City.

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Capybara Simulator Is the Perfect Game to Tide You Over Until GTA 6 Wrecks Civilization

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Take this time in your pond to gird yourself against the coming storm.
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