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Inside OpenAI's plan to make ChatGPT the way you use your computer
OpenAI rolled out new features that let ChatGPT perform actions across your computer. The biggest challenge was collecting the data to train them.
One big thing is dragging down Americans' vibes about the economy
Wage growth below inflation, affecting purchasing power, is adding to Americans' relatively low sentiment.
El-Sayed's agenda puts ‘permanently’ changed America on the line in Michigan Senate race, GOP firebrand warns
Tudor Dixon says Abdul El-Sayed's opposition to Sharia law bans and campaign with Hasan Piker show he wants to "permanently change America."
MORNING GLORY: Alaska’s 'real' Senator Dan Sullivan stood up over challenger
Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan advances past a suspected confusion candidate in the primary, but both will appear on the ranked-choice ballot.
One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry: data
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas research estimates AI data centers could push electricity generation costs 20% to 30% higher by 2028 than without them.
When AI tests cause damage, we need stronger safeguards and real accountability
When AI models breach outside systems during cybersecurity evaluations, punishing labs too harshly could deter critical safety research America needs.
Want to stop socialism? A modern civic education needs a lot more than you'd think
Socialist victories in New York, Michigan and Minnesota reveal why civic education and economics must precede partisan debates on capitalism.
This Apple MacBook Pro is down to under $400
Score a refurbished 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with a 13-inch display, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for $399.99 (reg. $1,999) through Aug. 19.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more are all just $55 for life
Microsoft Office comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and it's only $55
Whats new to streaming this week? (Aug. 21, 2026)
What’s new to streaming for the week of Aug. 21, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 review: The perfect phone for cool teens — with generous parents
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the most fun phone design we've seen in years, especially in the pink color.
The family group chat is a goldmine for scammers
Family group chat scams use data broker sites like Spokeo and Whitepages to map relatives, then exploit shared travel plans and appointments.