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Joe Biden has acknowledged his poor performance in Thursday night's presidential debate, but he also is seeing encouraging signs that ...

In 2023, hedge funds managed over $4 trillion in assets, hitting a record high. While the industry saw tepid returns over much of the last decade, it ...

When a fan asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to sign her chest earlier this month, that might have been a sign that the hype around the chipmaker may have reached unsustainable heights. Over the past few years, Nvidia's computer chips - which have some technical capabilities that make them well suited ...

Give two virtuosos a free reign and one of two things will happen: excessive noodling of the "look-mom-no hands" variety or locking into a groove, listen carefully to each other, and create something that is bigger than the sum of its parts. Fernando Perdomo (guitar, bass, keys, Mellotron) and Matt Tecu (drums, percussion, voice, acoustic guitar) had the audacity to call their collaborative album Art, but they pulled it off with a collection of progressive fusion tracks, mixing rock and jazz,... Читать дальше...

By Beth Kindig, Forbes

AI-capable PCs are expected to be an explosive trend through 2025 and beyond. The trajectory of AI will increase when more people can access AI-powered applications, which in turn, will help AI developers build a bigger ecosystem. Currently, there is a major bottleneck right now for AI applications to where client devices are not powerful enough or energy efficient enough to leverage AI capabilities at the edge.

Kinky Friedman's net worth has become a hot topic among fans following his passing at his ranch in 2024 at the age of 79. Recently, the iconic Texas musician and humorist's financial status has sparked curiosity, but his true legacy extends far beyond money. Discussions about his career and contributions have been widespread.

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I took advantage of a cooler day to attack my workroom, the place where I've made many quilts and the place where I wrote all six Elizabeth Goodweather novels. These days I tend to be mostly downstairs, unless Josie insists we go up to what she calls her 'office.'
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Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.

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Many universities have witnessed a decline in students pursuing majors in the humanities, including English literature. Why has this happened? 

This sounds like a fairly simple and parochial subject -- why are students and families losing interest in liberal arts majors like philosophy, literature, or history? But this impression is misleading. The subject is not simple: there are multiple causal processes at work, at multiple levels. Many of these have to do with shifts in cultural assumptions and norms... Читать дальше...

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In this video, we explore the origins of Akira's iconic Neo-Tokyo, delving into its roots in post-war Tokyo and the visionary ideas that shaped it. We uncover how Katsuhiro Otomo's experiences and inspirations, including the chaotic streets of 1970s Tokyo and the influence of youth biker gangs, contributed to the creation of this futuristic megacity. We also reveal the surprising influence of German filmmaker Fritz Lang, whose 1920s film Metropolis inspired Akira's cityscape. Читать дальше...

Peacock's new TV and movie releases for July 1-7 2024 include Back to Black, The Chosen Season 4, and the extended cut of Three Wise Men and a Baby.

Starting July 1, The Chosen Season 4 debuts on Peacock. The Chosen is a historical drama series that follows the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, with the fourth season dealing with the aftermath of the death of John the Baptist.

Crossness Pumping Station is one of those amazing places that are always worth revisiting. It looks pretty snazzy outside, but inside will consistently take your breath away. And it was designed to do so – even if its purpose was pumping sewage. 

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During the summer months, north-easterly ...