July 16, 2026

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Legal Fight Erupts Over Paramount-WBD Deal

A high-stakes court fight has begun over Paramount’s attempt to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, the owner of CNN. The clash, now moving through legal channels, could reshape the U.S.

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MIT Appoints David Autor Economics Head

MIT named economist David Autor as head of its Department of Economics, with his term beginning July 1, 2026. Autor holds the Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professorship in the

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Why LG’s Dual-Mode Displays Win Now

LG’s new Evo monitors are pitched as three paths to the same goal: one screen that can handle work and play without trade-offs. I think one of them actually gets

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Australia Flags Gaps In Big Tech Safety

Australia’s internet regulator warned that Apple, Meta, and Google are falling short on child safety, citing weak protections against sexual abuse and a rise in online sexual extortion. The notice,

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New Gadget Targets Digital Distractions

A new productivity gadget is entering a crowded market with a simple pitch: help people focus by cutting interruptions and keeping goals in sight. The company says its small device

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New AI Model Triggers Washington Scrutiny

As a new artificial intelligence system known as GLM-5.2 draws notice, policymakers in Washington are weighing what its arrival could mean for security, competition, and public trust. The model is