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Doctor Who is back, louder and more chaotic than before
'Doctor Who' hasn't watered itself down for its arrival on Disney+.
- Yahoo Finance
AI is making Microsoft vs. Apple interesting again
Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs have reignited the spirit of competition in the sleepy PC market thanks to a renewed performance competition and, of course, a heavy dose of fresh AI functionality.
- TechCrunch
Meet the Finnish biotech startup bringing a long lost mycoprotein to your plate
The best known mycoprotein is probably Quorn, a meat substitute that's fast approaching its 40th birthday. The focus back then wasn't on producing an alternative protein for human consumption, as the startup intends -- although the original Pekilo product was sold for animal feed. Instead, per Enifer CEO and co-founder Simo Ellilä, the paper industry's engineers were trying to come up with a solution to pollution caused by mills dumping production waste ("sidestreams") into local waterways.
- Yahoo Sports
Phillies improve record to 36-14, MLB's best 50-game start since 2001 Mariners
Yes, the Phillies have faced a soft schedule. There's still plenty of reason to think they're for real.
- Engadget
OpenAI didn't intend to copy Scarlett Johansson's voice, 'The Washington Post' reports
OpenAI cast the actor of Sky's voice months before Sam Altman contacted Scarlett Johansson, and it had no intention of finding someone who sounded like her, according to The Washington Post.
- Yahoo Sports
Mark Davis: 'Nothing wrong' with Aces sponsorship that sparked WNBA probe, points to Caitlin Clark shoe deal
Davis wants to know why there's a problem with $100K sponsorships for Aces players while Caitlin Clark reportedly has an 8-figure deal with Nike.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Take the plunge! Bidets are on sale at Amazon, starting at just $34 — give your tush some TLC
Says one recent convert: 'We've cut our toilet paper usage by at least 75%, which I'm sure our septic system is thankful for.'
- Yahoo Life
Nutritionists react to Gwyneth Paltrow-endorsed 'wellness bread.' Is it really better for you?
Here's what nutritionists think about Gwyneth Paltrow and Oat Bakery's new grain-free, gluten-free and oil-free loaf.
- Yahoo News
Extreme weather is having a dire effects on animals. Here’s what’s being done to protect them.
As animals like howler monkeys fall dead from trees in Mexico due to high temperatures, conservationists explain their plan to protect wildlife during what is expected to be an unusually hot summer.
- Yahoo Sports
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says team's payroll, 3rd in MLB, 'not sustainable for us financially'
Maybe not what Yankees fans want to hear ahead of Juan Soto's free agency.
- TechCrunch
The Biden campaign is looking to hire a seasoned meme lord
This is not a joke: According to a job listing, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign needs someone to manage memes. The "Partner Manager, Content and Meme Pages" hire will "initiate and manage day-to-day operations in engaging the internet’s top content and meme pages." “I do think that we can and should infuse relevant, trendy and fun moments into how we are communicating, especially on digital platforms,” Annie Wu Henry, a creator and digital communications strategist, told TechCrunch in February.
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Bird flu detected in Michigan dairy farm worker, CDC reports. Here's what to know.
The Michigan dairy farm worker is the second human case in the U.S. this year.
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Need a comfy vacation dress? This flattering frock will take you from the pool to dinner — and it's on sale
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- TechCrunch
Meta’s new AI council is composed entirely of white men
Meta on Wednesday announced the creation of an AI advisory council with only white men on it. Women and people of color have been speaking out for decades about being ignored and excluded from the world of artificial intelligence despite them being qualified and playing a key role in the evolution of this space. Meta did not immediately respond to our request to comment about the diversity of the advisory board.
- Yahoo TV
'Maxton Hall' is Prime Video's biggest hit. Fans credit the chemistry between its stars.
Prime Video's slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance takes place in a heightened world of extreme privilege and family drama.
- Yahoo Sports
TNT Sports acquires rights from ESPN to broadcast early-round College Football Playoff games
The news was announced as TNT's NBA rights hang in the balance.
- Autoblog
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed roadster concept is the first Mythos exclusive
Mercedes-AMG debuts the PureSpeed roadster concept in Monaco, the first offering in the ultra-exclusive range of Mythos halo cars.
- Engadget
Sure, why not: China built a chatbot based on Xi Jinping
China has developed a chatbot trained on the various thoughts and philosophies of President Xi Jinping. This bot was built using literature attributed to the leader.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
This No. 1 bestselling touch-up powder hides roots, grays and thin spots, and it's down to $18
'My hair still looks like it did the first day I left the salon ... and the color never transfers off,' says one fan.
- Autoblog
Unbeatable deals at REI Outlet's Anniversary Sale: Save up to 60% today only
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