Month: August 2024

Crypto Leaders Call Out White House For Claiming ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ Isn’t Real

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Several crypto industry figureheads met with White House officials on Thursday morning to attempt to mend relations between the emerging fintech sector and the U.S. Democratic Party, according to FOX Business. The meeting reportedly grew tense when the government denied the industry’s claims that there was a coordinated effort to cut off crypto firms from…

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Best laptops for video editing 2024: Reviewed and ranked

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Video editing can put quite a heavy burden on any computer. So, when shopping for a laptop for video editing, you’ll want to make sure you’re loading up on enough heavy hardware firepower to get the job done. While you might not need the absolute top-of-the-line gear, simply buying a gaming laptop and calling it…

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Who will play Tim Walz and JD Vance on SNL? : NPR

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Who might play the VP candidates on SNL? A few ideas: Jim Gaffigan (clockwise from left), Melissa McCarthy, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis, Zach Galifianakis and Jon Hamm. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for IMDb; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images; Lia Toby/Getty Images for Warner Bros.; Christopher Polk/Getty Images; Monica Schipper/Getty Images for IMDb; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW hide…

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JPMorgan Chase rolls out AI assistant powered by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

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Teresa Heitsenrether is the firm’s chief data and analytics officer. Courtesy: Joe Vericker | PhotoBureau JPMorgan Chase has rolled out a generative artificial intelligence assistant to tens of thousands of its employees in recent weeks, the initial phase of a broader plan to inject the technology throughout the sprawling financial giant. The program, called LLM…

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Cambridge Audio Evo One Review: A Gorgeous High-End Speaker

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Cambridge Audio’s 2021 Evo range of just-add-speaker streaming solutions—complete with color displays and sculptural detailing—was something of an aesthetic right turn for the London brand. After all, it’s spent years creating inoffensive hi-fi separates that sound bigger than the asking price would suggest. The original Evo systems were an attempt to lure in those customers…

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3rd person arrested over plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna : NPR

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Swifties gather and sing in the city center in Vienna on Thursday. Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in the stadium in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts. Heinz-Peter Bader/AP…

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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The stock market’s recent sell-off has some investors concerned about their investments and even the overall health of the U.S. economy. But over many people’s investing lifetimes, markets will sometimes go up and sometimes go down, and changes can happen rather quickly. If the recent volatility has you looking for more stable investments, consider a…

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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice

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The school season is just right around the corner, folks. Are you prepared? Whether you’re new to campus life or heading into your file year, the most important tool you can invest in during your college career is a good laptop. But finding the right laptop can be a stressful experience, which is why it’s…

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‘Kneecap’ is a profane, political and funny origin story of the Irish hip hip group : NPR

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An anarchic origin story for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap is a wild ride, starring the group members playing themselves. AILSA CHANG, HOST: One of the more quirky comedies at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a biopic about a hip-hop group… (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “AMACH ANOCHT”) KNEECAP: (Singing in Irish). CHANG: …An Irish-language hip-hop group called Kneecap. Critic Bob Mondello…

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Celebrating James Baldwin, on what would have been his 100th birthday : NPR

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One of the most influential writers to emerge during the civil rights era, Baldwin, who died in 1987, spoke to Terry Gross in 1986 about growing up in Harlem and his decision to move to France. DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: Today, August 2, marks the centennial of the birth of James Baldwin, one of the most…

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