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‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tops Box Office as Disney Bets on ‘Star Wars’ Revival

The movie, which cost $300 million to make and market, was expected to collect about $102 million from Thursday through Monday at domestic theaters.The movie, which cost $300 million to make and market, was expected to collect about $102 million from Thursday through Monday at domestic theaters. Movies, Box Office Sales, Advertising and Marketing, Walt Disney […]

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UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI

The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks. Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, International Relations, Computers and

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To A.I. Executives, We’re All Just ‘Meat Computers’

A term first used in philosophy and cognitive science circles has lately taken on a more ominous cast. Moo.A term first used in philosophy and cognitive science circles has lately taken on a more ominous cast. Moo. Artificial Intelligence, Computers and the Internet, Brain, Meat, Slang Read More

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In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’

The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege.The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The

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The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia

A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea.A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea. Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas,

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Should You Lend Money to Friends? More People Are Open to the Arrangement.

Friendship and money don’t always mix. But many Americans feel comfortable discussing financial issues with their friends and lending them money.Friendship and money don’t always mix. But many Americans feel comfortable discussing financial issues with their friends and lending them money. Personal Finances, Friendship, Credit and Debt, Customs, Etiquette and Manners Read More

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5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics

A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities. Autism, Medicaid, Children and Childhood, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Frauds

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Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers

The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm. Medicaid, Autism, Private Equity, Therapy and Rehabilitation, States (US), United States, North Carolina, Compleat Kidz, your-feed-healthcare Read More

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The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the

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