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Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’
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Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’

Pope Leo encouraged lawmakers to support their constituents with human-first AI policies during a speech on Friday.

Lauren Edmonds · 21 Aug, 2026
8 things you should never talk about at work, according to etiquette experts
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8 things you should never talk about at work, according to etiquette experts

It's normal for coworkers to engage in small talk at the office, but etiquette experts say certain topics, like salary, should always be off-limits.

Alyssa Towns Swantkoski · 21 Aug, 2026
After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.
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After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.

I grew up in California. As a local, my favorite destination for a weekend trip is the small city of Ojai, not far from LA. Here's what to do there.

Blythe Chadim · 21 Aug, 2026
What's happening with the national debt — and how it could affect your wallet
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What's happening with the national debt — and how it could affect your wallet

America's national debt rose to over $40 trillion this week, and it might mean your mortgage or auto loans could get more expensive.

Juliana Kaplan · 21 Aug, 2026
ChatGPT has entered the group chat. Texters have…feelings about it.
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ChatGPT has entered the group chat. Texters have…feelings about it.

OpenAI launched a plug-in that lets ChatGPT draft and send text messages on a Mac. The feature drew immediate backlash.

Henry Chandonnet · 21 Aug, 2026
Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers
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Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers

There are lots of reasons Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. But for some tech types, it's just easier to blame China.

Peter Kafka · 21 Aug, 2026
I moved to Japan with one suitcase and a carry-on. There are 3 things I'm glad I packed — and a few I wish I'd brought.
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I moved to Japan with one suitcase and a carry-on. There are 3 things I'm glad I packed — and a few I wish I'd brought.

When I moved to Japan for a year, I just packed a suitcase and carry-on. There are a few things, like deodorant, that I wish I'd brought from home.

Alessa Hickman · 21 Aug, 2026
WPP seeks to seal 'highly confidential and sensitive' client information from lawsuit with former exec
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WPP seeks to seal 'highly confidential and sensitive' client information from lawsuit with former exec

WPP says recent lawsuit filed by an ex-employee, is a "naked attempt to leverage an exorbitant payout."

Lara O'Reilly · 21 Aug, 2026
A Jensen Huang double-signed workstation Blackwell GPU sold for over $57,000
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A Jensen Huang double-signed workstation Blackwell GPU sold for over $57,000

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed one of the chipmaker's desktop GPU units as a prize in March. It just fetched over $57,000 at auction.

Brent D. Griffiths · 21 Aug, 2026
Walmart is fixing one of its longest-running checkout quirks
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Walmart is fixing one of its longest-running checkout quirks

Walmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week, allowing contactless cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Dominick Reuter · 21 Aug, 2026
Barnes & Noble has staged an unlikely comeback. CEO James Daunt shared 4 key lessons from its turnaround.
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Barnes & Noble has staged an unlikely comeback. CEO James Daunt shared 4 key lessons from its turnaround.

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said that steady improvement and empowering local booksellers has powered the bookstore chain's comeback.

Theron Mohamed · 21 Aug, 2026
Why Anthropic’s AI watermark is going further than its rivals — for now
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Why Anthropic’s AI watermark is going further than its rivals — for now

Anthropic's AI watermark, which can appear in translations, summaries, and more extensively edited text, has prompted some backlash.

Thibault Spirlet,Robert Scammell · 21 Aug, 2026