Jul 21 · 4 min read ·Tech & Society

An OpenAI Model Kept Escaping Its Sandbox

The AI that solved a decades-old math problem kept escaping its sandbox. The fight over what it means is on.

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Jul 21 · 4 min read ·economics

Trump Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs. Now What?

The US cites an 81% collapse in alcohol exports. Canada calls the tariffs a USMCA violation. Both sides have 30 days.

Jul 21 · 3 min read ·US Policy

Four Dead in NYC's Legionnaires' Outbreak. Who Failed?

Four dead, 76 sick in a Legionnaires' outbreak — and the fight over who's responsible has started.

Jul 21 · 3 min read ·US Policy

El Mayo Gets Life. Mexico Calls the Arrest Illegal.

A federal judge sentenced the Sinaloa co-founder to life. His cartel and the dispute over his capture live on.

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Jul 21 · 5 min read ·Tech & Society

Court Approves Anthropic's $1.5B Settlement With Authors

A judge approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion deal with authors. Twenty-eight who opted out are suing for more.

Jul 21 · 3 min read ·Culture & Media

WTA Now Requires a Gene Test for Every Player

The WTA requires a one-time gene test from every player. Supporters say it's fair. Critics call it a ban on trans women.

Jul 21 · 4 min read ·US Policy

The FDA Retracted Its Cyclospora Test. The Recall Stands.

Over 1,600 people are sick from Taco Bell. The FDA's only positive lab test came back wrong. The recall stands anyway.

Jul 21 · 4 min read ·Culture & Media

The Odyssey Opened Huge. The Casting Fight Started Earlier.

Nolan's Odyssey hit $264M its opening weekend. Elon Musk called it desecration. Scholars called the backlash silly.

Jul 21 · 3 min read ·Culture & Media

He Sat for the Anthem at Wrigley. Someone Hit Him.

A Cubs fan slapped a stranger for sitting during the national anthem. The video has 2 million people arguing.

Jul 21 · 3 min read ·Tech & Society

Inside the Fight Over China's Kimi AI Model

A Chinese startup just topped a U.S. coding leaderboard. Now Trump's own advisers can't agree on what to do about it.

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Jul 20 · 5 min read ·Culture & Media

A WNBA Coach Called Angel Reese a 'Protected Species'

Sandy Brondello says it's Australian slang. Angel Reese called it discrimination. The WNBA suspended Brondello one game.

Jul 20 · 4 min read ·economics

Hollywood's Biggest Merger Is on Hold

A judge froze Hollywood's biggest merger. States say it locks up the market; studios say blocking it helps Netflix.

Jul 20 · 4 min read ·Culture & Media

Baseball Banned AI From the Dugout. Not Everyone Agrees.

MLB pulled real-time AI pitch-calling from dugout tablets this week. The teams that were using it think the ban misses the point.

Jul 20 · 3 min read ·Geopolitics

America Is Stuck in Iran. No One Agrees How to Get Out.

At least 18 US troops are dead, the ceasefire collapsed, and three camps are fighting over what comes next.

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