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- Northern California EV engineer has a hobby growing massive pumpkins and his 2,300-plus-pound gourd just won the big prize
Rivian manufacturing engineer Brandon Dawson won the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco.
- General Motors sees $1.6 billion hit from expiry of EV tax incentives, emissions rules relaxation
GM warned that it may take additional hits as it adjusts production, with non-cash charges potentially impacting operations and cash flow in the future.
- Thunder Should Sign Chris Youngblood To Final Two-Way Spot
The Oklahoma City Thunder need to lock down Chris Youngblood on a two-way contract before the start of the season.
- Lady Gaga’s Debut Album Soars To A New All-Time Chart High
Lady Gaga’s debut album The Fame surges once again, climbing to new streaming highs in the U.K. while her latest release Mayhem continues to rise.
- Helen Mirren Speaks Out For L’Oréal Paris Women Of Worth
L’Oréal Paris announces its 2025 Women of Worth honorees. The program is celebrating its 20th year since inception.
Technology
- How aging clocks can help us understand why we age—and if we can reverse it
Be honest: Have you ever looked up someone from your childhood on social media with the sole intention of seeing how they’ve aged? One of my colleagues, who shall remain nameless, certainly has. He recently shared a photo of a former classmate. “Can you believe we’re the same age?” he asked, with a hint of…
- Can we repair the internet?
From addictive algorithms to exploitative apps, data mining to misinformation, the internet today can be a hazardous place. Books by three influential figures—the intellect behind “net neutrality,” a former Meta executive, and the web’s own inventor—propose radical approaches to fixing it. But are these luminaries the right people for the job? Though each shows conviction,…
- SpaceX finally got exactly what it needed from Starship V2
This was the last flight of SpaceX's second-gen Starship design. Version 3 arrives next year.
- Hackers can steal 2FA codes and private messages from Android phones
Malicious app required to make "Pixnapping" attack work requires no permissions.
- Measles outbreak in SC sends 150 unvaccinated kids into 21-day quarantine
The outbreak includes at least seven confirmed cases, but some are clearly being missed.
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