12 Aug, 2024
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A Year After the Toxic Train Derailment, Is East Palestine Safe?

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Bees Are Fish Now, I Guess? If there hadn’t been construction planned for the bridge that crosses over Leslie Run, one of the creeks that runs through the middle of East Palestine, Ohio, Rick Tsai and Randy DeHaven might not have […]

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‘Boy Swallows Universe’ review: The stuff TV adaptation dreams are made of

Boasting magical realism, dark twists, brash ’80s Australiana, suburban crime, and an unforgettable young protagonist, Trent Dalton’s 2018 novel Boy Swallows Universe is an astonishing read. It’s the kind of book that settles itself in your veins, a heartbreaking, shocking, and hilarious journey through young adolescence, unbridled imagination, and the brutality of adulthood. In an […]

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Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Model Should You Buy?

Looking to upgrade to Samsung’s newest Android smartphone? You can choose from the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra. These handsets share many of the same specs but also have a few specific features that make each one stand out. So which Galaxy S24 model should you buy? We break it all down […]

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You’re Not Imagining It: Google Search Results Are Getting Worse, Study Finds

For the past few years, a growing number of users, analysts, and experts raised alarms about a truth that feels obvious to a lot of people who surf around in web browsers: the quality of Google results is in serious decline. Google disagrees. Google’s Antitrust Case Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to AI […]

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The Best Parts of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Have Nothing to Do With Galaxy AI

It’s a new year, which means new phones from Samsung, Android’s number one phone seller. The company has officially revealed its flagship lineup for the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra all promise to come equipped with various features you’d expect from your daily carry, including multiple camera lenses, […]

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Dumbest AI Stunt of the Week: A Robot George Carlin Standup Special

Someday we’ll move past the point where you can spend half an hour pumping out an AI video and generate headlines. Sadly, we’re not there yet. The latest piece of refuse from the AI hype machine comes in the form of an unauthorized, “AI-generated” George Carlin comedy special—one that practically no one, not even people […]