The crypto market soared on Monday as U.S. presidential candidates battle to win the crypto vote. Today’s news is that Kamala Harris will support crypto legislation to “make sure owners of and investors in digital assets benefit from a regulatory framework.” While the details were sparse, the sentiment was enough …
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15 October
Harris Uses Trump’s Own Words to Attack Him as ‘Unhinged’: ‘Roll the Clip’
At a rally in Pennsylvania, in a swing county in a swing state, Vice President Kamala Harris played clips of Donald Trump describing critics as an “enemy from within,” drawing jeers from her crowd. Source link
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15 October
Google signed a deal to power data centers with nuclear micro-reactors from Kairos — but the 2030 timeline is very optimistic
Google announced today that it has signed a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to build seven small reactors to supply electricity to its data centers. The agreement promises to add around 500 megawatts of carbon-free electricity at a time when energy demand for data centers and AI is surging. …
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15 October
Got a Fruit Fly Problem? This Insect Expert’s Advice Might Help
You spot a tiny bug hovering in your kitchen, and next thing you know, there are dozens or even hundreds of them. Fruit flies are some of the most annoying pests to get rid of, especially once they’ve locked on to a food source in your home. And unfortunately, your …
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15 October
My Grandmother Paid for My Sister’s I.V.F. I Feel Ripped Off!
A reader is miffed to learn that $13,000 was earmarked in her grandmother’s will for a younger sister’s fertility treatments. Should the sister reimburse her siblings? Source link
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15 October
Financial stocks are still being woefully underappreciated by investors, Morgan Stanley says
Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI Positioning in financial stocks is light relative to other sectors, Morgan Stanley says. It sees the group as underappreciated, citing its exposure to economic strength. Investors have been sticking to defensive and quality stocks despite strong data. Investors are lingering in defensive trades that don’t take …
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15 October
N.J. Transit Train Hits Tree on Track, Killing 1 and Injuring 23
A light rail train traveling south from Trenton collided with a chunk of tree, killing the train’s operator. Source link
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15 October
OpenAI snatches up Microsoft generative AI research lead
Microsoft has lost an AI expert and OpenAI gained one, after the former’s VP of generative AI research Sebastian Bubeck left for the latter. The Information first reported the move, and Reuters also confirmed the departure with Microsoft. We know Bubeck as one of the main authors of papers describing …
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15 October
Deshaun Watson and a Browns escape plan (once they finally admit it’s over): Sando’s Pick Six
Before we sort through end-of-season Deshaun Watson exit strategies for the Cleveland Browns, let’s make one thing clear: Watson remains the starting quarterback. Browns fans know the routine. Another week, another depressing performance from the offense, followed by credibility-sapping assurances that Watson remains QB1. It happened again Sunday after the …
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15 October
How to Get a Tax Credit or Rebate for a New Water Heater
Tired of high utility bills? You’re not alone. A CNET survey found 78% of Americans are stressed about their energy bills. A good place to look for savings is your water heater. Water heating is one of the largest energy expenses for homeowners across the country, accounting for nearly one-fifth …
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