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What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages?

What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages?

AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.

Political Wire
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Trump Vows to Deliver ‘Beating’ to Iran

“Donald Trump vowed to deliver a ‘beating’ to Iran in retaliation for what the American military called a ‘surprise’ attack aimed at U.S. targets in the Middle East,” the Financial Times reports. Said Trump: “We’re going to beat the fucking shit out of them.”

Political Wire
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Can Anyone Spare a Buck for Texas?

“In one of this year’s most competitive Senate races, Republicans are refusing to spend money — so far,” the New York Times reports. “That peculiar dynamic is playing out in Texas, where the fate of the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, will help decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. But Mr. Paxton has struggled to […]

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Megan Moroney Cries As She Ends a Show Early

Moroney says that canceling the show was 'the hardest decision I've ever had to make.' Continue reading…

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Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on deal to renew USMNT coach: Sources (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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The faltering Phillies need Brandon Marsh to regain momentum — and trade ‘help’ (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Red Sox trade proposals, Franklin Arias’ future, Chad Tracy’s impact: Mailbag part 2 (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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This Kind of Obsessive Attraction Isn’t Love. But It Has a Name. (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Exclusive | Morgan Stanley Bankers Were Pressured to Approve Mortgages for Wealthy Clients (wsj.com)

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New Mexico Is Divided Over What to Do With $75 Billion in Oil Cash (wsj.com)

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Glen Hansard, Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56 (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Axes of Paternalism (academic.oup.com)

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Twins’ Royce Lewis hits walk-off triple on night Byron Buxton leaves with injury (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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「国民的議論」にならなかった国民会議 参加に条件、強引な進行:朝日新聞 (digital.asahi.com)

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The San Francisco Standard
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The impossible life of a mayonnaise hater

It’s the backbone of sandwiches, sauces, and salad dressings. For devoted haters, that’s exactly the problem.

The San Francisco Standard
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He fought meth addiction for years. Now he‘s won drug-free housing for SF

Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s ordinance aims to create drug-free homeless housing, testing San Francisco's housing-first dogma.

The San Francisco Standard
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The best events this week, from Jerry Day to the World Dog Surfing Championships

Plus, a Charli XCX-themed block party, a street fair in Japantown, and Bay Day at the Exploratorium.

The San Francisco Standard
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The Valkyries’ trade deadline dilemma: Go for it now, or keep building for the future?

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum could be available, but Golden State may not want to part with young talent in exchange for a pending free agent.

The San Francisco Standard
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90 years old and stuck in a high-rise: How constant broken elevators endanger SF seniors

As the number calls reporting broken elevators skyrockets, a new law proposes to punish landlords. 

The San Francisco Standard
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Fugitive kitten killer busted on new animal cruelty charges

William Ohlson fled SF after allegedly torturing a kitten to death but adopted more animals in Nevada just days later.