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Zeyi Yang

US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky

A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.

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Eric Geller

How a Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI

Donald Trump's opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse.

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Steven Melendez

Built by one of their own, TradeZella lets day traders track and plan transactions

CEO Umar Ashraf started the bootstrapped company after failing to find software that met all his needs.

After a few years of successful day trading, Umar Ashraf found himself looking for software to plan, track, and evaluate his trades.

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Tristan Handy

How managers can help stop grind culture

Some startups support grind culture by expecting employees to work 80 hours a week every week, and for every other part of their life to take a back seat until the work is done. Even some employees at enterprise companies are expected to be on email and Slack 24×7, with their phone at their bedside […]

Some startups support grind culture by expecting employees to work 80 hours a week every week, and for every other part of their life to take a back seat until the work is done. Even some...

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Michael Watkins

5 leadership lessons from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first 100 days

A leadership expert argues that Starmer’s experience can serve as a case study for the challenges of any leadership transition.

Keir Starmer’s first 100 days as UK Prime Minister have been, as the Associated Press writes, a “rocky ride.” But his experience can serve as a case study for the difficulties of leadership transitions. 

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Hunter Schwarz

How the humble ballot box became a political lighting rod

Ballot drop boxes have been shown to increase voter turnout, but Trump has long disparaged them.

Ballot boxes have become politicized in swing states like Wisconsin lately, but the truth is that the humble, mailbox-lookalikes are a long-standing, safe and effective way to cast your vote—in fact they’re required or allowed in most states.

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Ari Zoldan

How to make more climate friendly meals

The UN estimates that switching to a plant-based diet can slash your annual carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons.

Many people are aware that the energy industry is the number one contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. However, other than energy and transportation, other greenhouse gas contributors don’t get the most press. Nonetheless, there’s at least one category that every one of us can’t help but contribute to today: food.

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Diana Budds

U.S. design nerds are obsessed with this British furniture brand. It only them took 20 years to notice it

Over two decades, Pinch built its furniture business slow and steady, without outside funding. The approach has paid off.

Origin stories for great modern furniture designs often revolve around an innovative material or process—think the modularity behind Dieter Rams’s shelving for Vitsoe, or the bent tubular steel of Marcel Breuer’s chairs for Knoll. But Pinch, the British furniture brand Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon founded in 2004, it all started with a plain sheet of paper. 

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Lars Schmidt

Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work

AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.

Imagine a world where your digital colleague handles entire workflows, adapts to real-time challenges, and collaborates seamlessly with your human team. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the imminent reality of AI agents in the workplace. 

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Jess Weatherbed

Nintendo’s mysterious Playtest begins to leak

Simply telling playtesters not to share any details hasn’t exactly worked out. | Image: The Verge

Nintendo has updated the official website for its mysterious “Switch Online: Playtest Program” today, privately revealing more information to participants about what it entails. The playtest is running from October 23rd, 9PM ET until November 5th, 8PM ET, and is only available to the roughly 10,000 people who have already registered for the program.

The test software is now...

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NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 21

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 21's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself,...

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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 21, 2024

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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Thomas Ricker

Samsung’s Z Fold Special Edition flagship is here

The Special Edition model of the Galaxy Z Fold. | Image: Samsung

Samsung just announced the Special Edition model of the Galaxy Z Fold. It’s thinner and a little lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that only recently went on sale, and includes slightly larger displays on the inside and out and a new banded pattern on the back. It also has more memory available for Galaxy AI and an upgraded 200 megapixel wide-angle camera.

Great! Unfortunately, it’s only been announced for South...

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Alexa Philippou

Liberty title, epic WNBA Finals fitting end to transcendent season

The 2024 WNBA Finals were a fitting end to a season that catapulted the league into a new era.

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Noa Dalzell

Cheryl Reeve goes nuclear on refs after WNBA Finals: ‘This s--- was stolen from us’

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The Minnesota Lynx head coach lambasted officials for not overturning a foul call on Alanna Smith with five seconds in regulation, and declared the Lynx were robbed out of a WNBA championship in Game 5 against the Liberty.

BROOKLYN — Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve emphatically blasted officiating after falling to the New York Liberty in the deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.

“All the headlines will read ‘Reeve cries foul.’ Bring it on....

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How to watch the 2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open online for free

TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Toray Pan Pacific Open promises some really exciting games between top players, with Naomi Osaka set to compete (if she can stay fit). The good news for fans is that it's possible to live stream this popular tournament without spending anything.

If you want to watch the 2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have...

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Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional for only £13.79

TL;DR: Through 27 October, navigate any project with ease with a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional 2021 for Windows, on sale for £13.79.

Project managers are professional task jugglers. They have to see to it that a project is completed — not to mention done well — on time and on budget. They must also oversee team performance, all the while knowing that they are personally accountable for the project's outcomes. It's no easy job, but the right project management tools...

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How to watch the 2024 Guangzhou Open online for free

TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 Guangzhou Open for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Some of the best tennis players in the world are heading to China to compete in the Guangzhou Open, and you can watch how things unfold without spending anything. With a simple hack, you can secure access to top WTA Tour tournaments from anywhere in the world.

If you want to watch the 2024 Guangzhou Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all...

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