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Anthropic Tells Pete Hegseth to Take a Hike

The Pentagon wants Anthropic to drop safeguards against mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Deal, Paving Way for Paramount Assimilation

Netflix has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. after Paramount’s most recent bid was deemed a ‘superior proposal.’

Could Melting Glaciers Actually Slow Climate Change?

It’s a comforting idea, but a new study did not find evidence to support it.

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Got Its Best Ratings for 30 Minutes of Men Hobbling

The season one finale of the ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off sent its battered characters off into the sunset with many, many eyeballs watching.

Instagram Will Notify Parents When Teens Use Search Terms Related to Suicide

The new safety feature comes as social media platforms face growing legal pressure over how they affect minors.

Sam Altman’s Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Verification Service Is Coming to a Gap Store Near You

Keep your eye out for the orb.

The Most Elusive Color in Chemistry Might Surprise You

The answer is a “perfect red,” and its discovery might be worth billions of dollars.

Apple Says iPhone and iPad Are Approved to Handle Some Classified Data

No assembly required.

Astronomers Wake Up to 800,000 Notifications From Observatory Watching the Night Skies

The first batch of alerts from the Vera Rubin Observatory drew attention to new asteroids, supernovae, and active galactic nuclei.

My Therapist Will Be Hearing About ‘Smiling Friends’ Ending

The creators of Adult Swim’s smash-hit animated comedy series announced the series is ending after season three, with two ‘straggler’ episodes to follow.