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Sam Altman Makes Weird Tweet After Bruising Midterm Results
The Republican party wasn’t the only loser following a historic Democratic victory following this year’s midterm elections. Big Tech suffered a bruising defeat as well, with dozens of ballot measures across the country calling for more restrictions on data centers, along with a rash of newly-minted elected officials who campaigned on holding the industry accountable.…
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Sister June Carpenter, one of the few remaining Shakers, dies in Maine. She was 88
Sister June Carpenter, one of the last members of the only remaining community of the Shaker religious movement, died Tuesday. Carpenter had been struggling with health problems and limited mobility, according to an announcement from the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine. She was 88. Carpenter was one of two longtime members of the Sabbathday…
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Katie Miller’s major voting admission on TV draws fact-check
As midterm results rolled in on Tuesday night, Katie Miller, the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, admitted she didn’t vote and blamed concerns about her own safety But her explanation for sitting out an election in which Republicans suffered devastating losses raised more questions than it answered, according to the…
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Lee Sung Jin Plots New Production Company With 2 Series in Development at Netflix
Lee Sung Jin is expanding his creative partnership at Netflix with a new production company and projects in development. The “Beef” creator announced the formation of Lila Pictures Wednesday, where he will continue to create new projects across scripted series and feature films exclusively for the streaming giant. That includes two projects in development: “The…
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Diet Coke is the go-to zero calorie soda — but rival fizzy drink is climbing in popularity
A bitter rivalry is brewing across global office desks and pub tables, as Coke Zero Sugar threatens to dethrone Diet Coke as the nation’s favourite sugar-free fizz. For decades, Diet Coke has been a beloved staple of many people’s daily lives, from essential 3pm work pick-me-ups to a trusty low-calorie mixer on a Saturday night.…
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Eric Dane’s widow Rebecca Gayheart details first ALS symptom she noticed before his diagnosis
Rebecca Gayheart was concerned about her estranged husband Eric Dane’s headaches ahead of his ALS diagnosis. The actress told Drew Barrymore on “Personal Spaces” Wednesday that this symptom was the first she noticed. “He never once had a headache for all the years we were married or dated,” the former model, 55, explained, noting that…
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U.S. contractor admits passing U.S. top-secret information to Ethiopia in its war against rebels
HAMBURG, Germany — A former U.S. government contractor has admitted passing classified intelligence to Ethiopia that officials used in military operations, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. Abraham Teklu Lemma, 54, supplied secrets to senior Ethiopian officials for more than two years urging them to deploy drones against fighters battling the government, according to the U.S. attorney’s…
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10 ways Democrats could make healthcare cheaper after their huge election wins
Democrats’ massive wins on election night in Congress — and state races across the country — have opened the door for the party to deliver on one of its biggest campaign promises: making people’s healthcare cheaper. When Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries declared victory on Tuesday night, he promised that his new majority would try…
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Democrat who quit race beats Republican opponent anyway as he’s caught in blue wave: NYT
An Iowa Democrat who quit his state House race in September, citing health problems, won the seat anyway as a blue wave swept the state. Democrat Eric Armstrong comfortably won Iowa House District 20, a red-leaning seat, The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing The Associated Press. Armstrong beat Republican Keith Jones 4,602 votes to…
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Amazon Adds BBC Studios’ Jenny Groom as MGM Alternative Head
BBC Studios’ Jenny Groom will join Amazon as head of MGM’s Alternative division on Nov. 30. In her new role, Groom will oversee legacy franchises including “Survivor,” “Shark Tank” and “The Voice,” as well as the studio’s format library, which remains active around the world. She’ll also focus on developing new formats and series for…