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Kawakami: Steph Curry wants to be a forever Warrior, but they need to give him reasons

The Golden State star will want to see the Warriors continue to earn his loyalty. With an all-time player, you always have to keep earning it.

Political Wire
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Democratic Socialist Rises in Wisconsin

“A democratic socialist is surging in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary race for governor, and establishment figures are showing no signs of stopping her,” the Washington Post reports. “Polling this week shows that state Rep. Francesca Hong is well-positioned to win the five-way primary on Aug. 11.”

Political Wire
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Ben Wikler Explores a 2028 Run for Senate

“He’s in the midst of a national book tour and his name often emerges as a potential leader of the Democratic National Committee. But former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler has his sights set on something else: a U.S. Senate run in 2028,” NBC News reports. “For months, Wikler has had discussions with insiders […]

Techdirt
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Expansion Of Flock Camera Systems Is Leading To Even More False Positives

Flock Safety’s aggressive expansion into the law enforcement market has been coupled with nearly constant negative coverage of its tech and its practices. Multiple cities have paused or cancelled their agreements with Flock following public outcry over the surveillance tech. Flock’s willingness to allow law enforcement agencies to search a nationwide network of cameras has […]

Berkeleyside
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Bay Area immigrants warn noncitizens to avoid air travel after ICE arrests

More than a dozen travelers have been detained in recent weeks, prompting immigration lawyers to warn visa holders, asylum seekers and other noncitizens about the risks of flying.

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Jeffrey Epstein survivor says Trump's Attorney General Todd Blanche asked her to "get to the point already" in private meeting

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An Indiana data center project cut power for tornado warning sirens ahead of severe local storms.

Gift Articles
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Amid Myanmar’s Civil War, the Rich Seek Parties and ‘Positive Vibes Only’ (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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

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Trying to Make a Buck Off a Data Center, One 6-Pack at a Time (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Analyzing the Physics of Spider-Man’s Web in Brand New Day (rjallain.medium.com)

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Vote on Blanche in Doubt After Senators Express Skepticism Over I.R.S. Provision (nytimes.com)

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THE ARKENSTONE’S PROOF-OF-STAKE: A Dwarven Consensus on Who Gets to Be King (And Who Gets Forked) (medium.com)

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Shipping Risks Spread Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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News – The White House
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Presidential Message on the Birthday of Alexis de Tocqueville

Today, our Nation honors the life, legacy, and enduring wisdom of Alexis de Tocqueville—a great witness to the promise of our young Republic and one of the most brilliant political minds in the history of the world. In May of 1831, French magistrate Alexis de Tocqueville arrived on American soil for the first time, beginning […]

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Walmart is busy building out their fast EV charger...

Walmart is busy building out their fast EV charger network in the US…currently 73 locations in 17 states. Their eventual goal is install chargers at “thousands of its locations by 2030”.

Political Wire
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Inside Bibi’s Pivotal White House Meeting with Trump

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed skepticism during his meeting with President Trump about the chance of a deal with Iran and discussed increasing economic pressure on Iran ‘through kinetic and non-kinetic means,'” Axios reports.

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TechCrunch recapping a simulated vending machine experiment from Andon Labs using GPT-5.6 Sol, Opus 5, and Kimi K3:

Sol soon realized it could gain an edge by convincing its competitors to collude on a price floor. The models were all buying drinks at $1.50 a bottle, and Sol proposed they agree to sell for no less than $2.15. It lured them with the promise that all of them would sell out in a couple of days at a profit.

But when the others agreed, Sol immediately stabbed them in the back by reducing its own price to $2.14.

There’s a lot more after that. Don’t make your AI the CEO quite yet.

History Facts
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How Dangerous Was the Oregon Trail, Really?

The Oregon Trail has long occupied a special place in the American imagination — a fascination boosted by the popular Oregon Trail computer game, where players regularly suffered from dysentery, snakebites, and broken wagon axles. The real journey west was every bit as ...

History Facts
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Why Do We Have Bridesmaids and Groomsmen?

Bridesmaids and groomsmen are among the most recognizable wedding traditions. These groups of close friends and family members are often a crucial part of celebrations today — a wedding party helps plan events, offers emotional support, and stands beside the couple on their ...