U.S. job openings rise to 8 million in August

Economists had expected job openings to be virtually unchanged.

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in August as the American labor market continued to show resilience.

The Black List founder says Hollywood is thinking about risk all wrong

On the latest episode of “Rapid Response,” Franklin Leonard explains why his organization can act as a giant metal detector for uncovering great fiction.

After altering how Hollywood discovers scripts, The Black List is now targeting the book world. Founder and CEO Franklin Leonard proved that overlooked scripts like Slumdog Millionaire and I, Tonya can become commercial and artistic hits. Now, grounded in his belief that the Black List can act as a giant metal detector for uncovering...

Which Fall Day Activity Should You Do Based On The Comedy You Watch Per Decade

Some of y'all aren't ready to bob-for-apples!!! ???? ???? ????

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ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s one-year contract with Paragon’s US subsidiary comes amid the Biden administration’s years-long crackdown on commercial spyware vendors.

Instagram’s ‘best practices’ tell creators how they should post

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Instagram is more explicitly telling content creators, businesses, and other users how they should be posting to the platform via a new feature called “best practices.”

The best practices hub is available for professional accounts on Instagram and is accessible through the professional dashboard. The feature is marketed as an educational tool to help creators make engaging content, and the hub includes tips for making, sharing, and monetizing...

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max has hit a new low price ahead of Prime Day

Amazon’s ultra-affordable streaming sticks are great for enjoying Spooktober playlists. | Image: Amazon

We’ve officially turned the calendar to October, meaning spooky season is in full effect. That also means we’re a week away from Prime Big Deal Days, which starts on October 8th. There were already plenty of early Prime Day deals to consider, but now we’re seeing steep discounts on Amazon’s stick-style streaming devices. Right now, for instance, the latest Amazon Fire TV...

Tesla wins again as lawsuit challenging Autopilot claims is dismissed

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Tesla and CEO Elon Musk scored another win Tuesday when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing them of defrauding shareholders over the safety and effectiveness of the company’s driver assist technology.

US District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said that plaintiffs failed to prove that Musk acted with “deliberate recklessness” when he claimed that Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology could drive...

As Iran Launches a Missile Attack, Israel’s Next Move May Determine Course of War

A look back to an exchange of strikes in April suggests one possibility for what could unfold over the coming days.

Chemical cloud in Atlanta’s suburbs prompts another shelter-in-place order

Atlanta’s fire department said it was testing for the presence of chemicals including chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide.

Residents east of Atlanta were again warned Tuesday to take shelter where they are if shifting winds push the still-billowing chemical cloud from a chlorine factory fire over their neighborhood.

Pick Your Favorite Fall Film And I'll Guess Your Fall Drink At Starbucks

Your fall film watchlist will reveal your Starbucks Fall drink of choice!

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Notorious Evil Corp Hackers Targeted NATO Allies for Russian Intelligence

UK law enforcement and international partners have released new details about the cybercriminal gang Evil Corp, including its use of the Lockbit ransomware platform and ties to Russian intelligence.

No WNBA team has ever come back from an 0-2 deficit. Here’s what the Aces need to do to avoid it.

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A’ja Wilson and the Aces will look to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole for the Liberty when the two teams meet on Tuesday night.

BROOKLYN — The New York Liberty host the Las Vegas Aces for Game 2 of the WNBA semi-finals on Tuesday night, in a rematch of last year’s finals. It’s one of the two remaining series in this year’s playoffs, and it’s a pivotal game that will determine whether Las Vegas can tie things up before heading home....

Davante Adams trade makes perfect sense for these 6 teams after latest rumors

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These are the teams that make the most sense.

Davante Adams’ time with in Las Vegas appears to be drawing close to an end. Speculation about whether the receiver would stay with the struggling Raiders has ramped up in recent weeks with the team being unable to really utilize him, Adams being quiet about his future, and the most obvious conclusion shaping up to be trading him away to a contender.

That eventuality became more real on Tuesday...

Epic is trying to sweeten the deal to use Unreal Engine and the Epic Games Store

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Epic is offering better terms for developers who build games with Unreal Engine and list them on the Epic Games Store.

As part of the new “Launch Everywhere with Epic” program, Epic is reducing the royalty rate for games built with Unreal Engine from 5 percent to 3.5 percent — however, those games will have to be available on the Epic Games Store on launch day. The program kicks in on January 1st, 2025 for eligible games published on the...

Port workers along the East and Gulf coasts go on strike

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Dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts of the US have shut down as thousands of dock workers strike over wages and technology that could replace jobs, according to CNBC. The strike, which began just past midnight on October 1st, could raise prices and make goods harder to get, depending on how long it lasts.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), a union that represents around 85,000 dock workers, called the strike after its contract with the US...

We tested six smart rings, and there’s a clear winner

I have six ring tans now.

Six smart rings for the wearable reviewer, but only one ring could rule them all.

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Bose’s new SoundLink Home is one of its best-looking wireless speakers

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Bose has announced a new addition to its long-running SoundLink line of wireless speakers. Most of Bose’s speakers have a colorful and durable design that shrugs off sand and water during an afternoon at the beach, but the new $219 SoundLink Home uses materials like anodized aluminum and a fabric speaker cover for a more premium appearance designed to complement the home.

Battery life is rated up to nine hours after a four-hour charge through the speaker’s USB-C port,...

Can Rugby League and Drag Queens Coexist? A U.K. Mill Town Finds Out.

A gay couple embraced inclusion after buying an English rugby team. To their surprise, the fans bought in, too.

Fact-Checking Vance and Walz on the Campaign Trail

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota has acted as attack dog for the Harris campaign, and Senator JD Vance of Ohio has stepped in to explain away former President Donald J. Trump’s incendiary remarks.

What to Watch For in Tuesday’s Vance-Walz Debate

As the two running mates hold their first debate in New York, here is what to be on the lookout for.