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Opinion: Silicon Valley is maximizing profit at everyone's expense. It doesn't have to be this way

Big Tech titans such as Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman are divided between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump but all too united in their selfish aims. We need a new model.




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This is what's missing in our sex lives in 2024, according to Esther Perel

In "Mating in Captivity" and "The State of Affairs," Esther Perel dissects our hidden desires and impulses with intellectual rigor.




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Online fraudster on the loose after bilking investors out of millions with fake inventions, websites

Santa Clara County fraudster Dennis Fountaine fled sentencing last month. Fountaine was convicted of three felony counts of grand theft by fraud. He also admitted to the aggravated white-collar enhancement for defrauding four victims of over $350,000.




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'How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter' authors say platform is 'a tool for controlling political discourse'

'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter' explores what went wrong under the entrepreneur's ownership of the social media platform.




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How AI might help researchers make esophageal cancer less deadly

To improve survival for esophageal cancer patients, researchers are using artificial intelligence to improve screening for the disease.




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A computer on your face? Snap and others still trying to make augmented reality glasses a reality

Tech giants including Meta, Snap, Google and others are racing to build smart glasses. It could change our lives for the better or worse.




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California's digital driver's licenses now work with Apple Wallet

Californians can now securely add their digital driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch, the company announced Thursday.




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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AI safety bill SB-1047, which was opposed by tech companies including ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Facebook parent company Meta.




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New laws close gap in California on deepfake child pornography

Two bills newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom outlaw the possession and distribution of sexually charged images of minors even when they're created with computers, not cameras.




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Sonos tries to get its groove back after upsetting loyal customers

Sonos, known for its wireless speakers, has a plan to earn back trust from its customers after the botched launch of a new app angered its fans as competition with Google, Apple and other companies heats up.




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Elon Musk hoped Trump would 'sail into the sunset.' Now he works frenetically to elect him

The world's richest man once said Donald Trump's character didn't 'reflect well' on the U.S. Now Elon Musk is touring the country, and spending big, to put Trump and other Republicans in power.




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AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. What's taking so long?

As AI technology advances, industry observers expect to see more deals between tech companies and studios and talent. But major challenges remain.




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L.A. Times, Washington Post see subscription cancellations over not endorsing in presidential race

The Washington Post has lost about 8% of its readers and the L.A. Times 1.8%. But some argue to stay with the newspapers for their roles in reality checking Donald Trump.




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Voters are seeing more deepfakes — and worrying more about their influence. How to spot them

A survey shows that most Americans have seen a deepfake in recent months, and most worry about AI-generated misinformation influencing elections.




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Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do

Apple customers starting on Wednesday can go to Apple stores for sessions on Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of AI tools.




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Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech

Trump's views on artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, electric vehicles and other issues could reshape the tech industry.




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Redskins OTA May 30: Notes and observations

1. Here’s an update on Robert Griffin III. Know what’s not in here? Anything about wedding registries, injury controversies or any issues that have to be worked out with the coach. You’re welcome.




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Redskins OTAs, June 6: Notes and observations

1. Robert Griffin III says “without a doubt” the start of training camp is a realistic goal for his return. He did walk with a slight limp at one point Thursday.




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Redskins minicamp June 11: Notes and observations

…Quarterback Robert Griffin III was closer to running all-out sprints Tuesday, but the big test remains over the next month when he adds cutting to his rehab.




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Redskins minicamp June 12: Notes and observations

…The Redskins signed receiver Donte Stallworth, as expected after a good two-day showing by the veteran wideout. The question is, can Stallworth make the final roster? It depends on how many receivers they keep, but the first four appear set: Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Leonard Hankerson and Santana Moss. Aldrick Robinson’s speed, and the couple big plays he made last season, make him the leader at the fifth receiver spot. But Stallworth would provide insurance if one of the starters got hurt. The only drawback is that he does not play special teams. So it could be that, even if he makes the roster, he’d be inactive until a health issue arises.




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Smelling Illness: Volatile Organic Compounds as Neurological Disease Biomarkers

Scientists advance Parkinson’s disease biomarker research one sniff at a time.




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The Driving Factors Shaping the In Focus Series

Sara Tenney talks about how ACS creates digital primers to bridge the gap between undergraduate-level depth and scholarly articles. 




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Gut Serotonin Curbs the Developing Immune System

In neonatal mice, the neurotransmitter serotonin mobilizes immune cells that promote tolerance to antigens.



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Newly Found Fat Cell Uses a Different Approach to Heat the Body  

Single-cell sequencing unpacked 10 varieties of fat cells, including one that uses an alternative heat-regulating strategy that protects against weight gain.



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A Novel Polymerase Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis

A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.



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A Small Genome Editing Nuclease Packs a Big Punch

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 



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Collaborative Research Aims to Discover Effective Treatments for Marine Mammals Poisoned by Toxic Algae

Zymo Research, Unravel Biosciences, and Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute team up to combat increasing cases of domoic acid poisoning in sea lions.




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OHAUS Announces the launch of Next Generation of Guardian™ 5000 Series Hotplate Stirrers

The Guardian 5000 Series Hotplate Stirrers represent a significant advancement in laboratory equipment, combining cutting-edge technology with unparalleled safety features. As the next generation of Guardian stirrers, these models offer exceptional performance and reliability for a wide range of applications.




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Meet Cyclone: A Monitoring Tool That Watches for Waves of Immune Response

A new algorithm detects when immunotherapies create surges of T cell responses in melanoma patients.



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A Neural Thermostat Sets the Intensity of Immune Responses

Specialized neurons in the brainstem and vagus nerve provide potential therapeutic targets for treating inflammatory disorders.




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Unlocking the Metabolic Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Cellular oxygen consumption in the brain may shed new light on Alzheimer’s disease onset, progression, and treatment.




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From Marmosets to Menopause: A Primate Perspective

Agnès Lacreuse investigates cognitive aging and women’s health in nonhuman primates.




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A Microbial Ally to Bring Science to the Masses

By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts.




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Sapient Partners with Rancho BioSciences to Accelerate the Next Generation of its Human Biology Database

Infrastructure expansion will enable rapid ingestion, homogenization of new multi-omics and real-world data for accelerated delivery of multidimensional insights to inform drug development




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Exploring How Sequencing and Omics are Shaping Disease Research

In this symposium, an expert panel will discuss how sequencing and omics technologies enable unprecedented exploration of health and disease, from genetic disorders to cancer. 




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Worms’ Nose for Danger Helps Ward Off Pathogens 

Nematodes can sniff out trouble, kicking off a mitochondrial defense in the gut to fend off bacterial invaders.



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A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function

Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.



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Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations

Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. 



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Zymo Research Fights Back Against Qiagen’s Lawsuit, Asserts Antitrust Violations and Attempts to Stifle Innovation

Zymo Research believes that Qiagen’s lawsuit is part of a larger strategy to misuse litigation as a tool to stifle innovation and delay the adoption of groundbreaking technologies that benefit the scientific and medical communities.  




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DC residents begin effort to recall Councilman Charles Allen over response to crime

Washington, D.C., Councilman Charles Allen is facing a recall effort led by a former government worker, who cited that the representative of Ward 6 should be more focused on curbing crime.




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Donovan McNabb is no fan of Redskins' zone read option offense

Maybe it's a genuine sentiment. Maybe it's clouded by bitterness stemming from his one (failed) season in Washington. Regardless, former Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb is not a fan of the zone read option.




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In offseason, Wizards hope to skew older

The Wizards found out last week they will have the eighth-best odds (3.5 percent) to win next month's draft lottery after losing a tiebreaker with the Detroit Pistons. While they could leapfrog to the first, second or third pick, in an unlikely scenario they could fall as far as 11th.




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Bayern Munich flexes its muscles at the expense of rivals

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played equal parts in redefining the hierarchy of European soccer. But Bayern Munich won't let its rival play on a level field back in Germany.




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Caps 2, Rangers 1 (OT): Five Observations

1. So here we are again. Last year the Capitals and the New York Rangers were tied 2-2 in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series and Washington was moments away from securing Game 5. Instead, a late Joel Ward penalty led to a game-tying goal by Brad Richards with just seconds remaining. Madison Square Garden exploded and Washington wilted in a devastating overtime loss. The Caps survived Game 6 at home, but ultimately were dispatched in a bitter Game 7 loss in New York.




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Nats second baseman Danny Espinosa to the 15-day disabled list

The locker sat empty in the happy clubhouse, its contents packed away and its occupant gone. Danny Espinosa has been a key contributor to the Nationals since his first promotion from the minor leagues late in the 2010 season. He has played 390 games for Washington, most of them at second base. But on Tuesday he was absent, a glaring void next to his normal spot alongside teammate Ian Desmond’s stall. Around the room loud music blasted from the stereo system after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Espinosa wasn’t there to enjoy it.




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Nats second baseman Danny Espinosa undergoes MRIs

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa underwent MRIs on both his left shoulder and his right wrist on Wednesday.




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Nats select right-handed pitcher Jake Johansen in MLB Draft

Maybe it is actually a good thing that for once the Nationals left their scouting department bored stiff on Thursday night. With the best record in baseball last season and a prominent free-agent signing over the winter in closer Rafael Soriano, Washington didn’t have a selection in Major League Baseball’s 2013 draft until No. 68.




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New Jersey politician refuses to resign after alleged hit-and-run

A Jersey City councilwoman refused to step down from office Wednesday night amid outcry over an alleged hit-and-run last month.




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Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison on charge of raping intern

Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years behind bars for raping a 19-year-old intern.




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The conservative kids are all right

Run GenZ advises young Republican candidates on everything from website building to fundraising plans.