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Why Is America Afraid of Black History?
Why Is America Afraid of Black History? — The Atlantic
No one should fear a history that asks a country to live up to its highest ideals.
Why the Godfather of A.I. Fears What He’s Built
Why the Godfather of A.I. Fears What He’s Built
Geoffrey Hinton has spent a lifetime teaching computers to learn. Now he worries that artificial brains are better than ours.
Is Anything Still True? On the Internet, No One Knows Anymore
New tools can create fake videos and clone the voices of those closest to us. ‘This is how authoritarianism arises.
Is Anything Still True? On the Internet, No One Knows Anymore
New tools can create fake videos and clone the voices of those closest to us. ‘This is how authoritarianism arises.’
Christopher Mims
The Surprise Fanatics for Meta’s VR Headset? Your Mom’s Facebook Friends
The Supernatural fitness app has become the first breakout hit in Meta’s virtual reality efforts. But its most passionate audience isn’t Gen Z.
The Surprise Fanatics for Meta’s VR Headset? Your Mom’s Facebook Friends
Karla Mellinger doesn’t care about the metaverse. “It’s silly,” said the 62-year-old from Spokane, Wash., who works as a credit manager at a company that manufactures steel studs used in construction. “The whole thing is just silly.” And yet, five days a week, Mellinger straps on a Meta Quest 2…
Pranav Dixit
Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem Debut ‘The Hillbillies’ Live at Camp Flog Gnaw
Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem Debut ‘The Hillbillies’ Live at Camp Flog Gnaw
Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem live debuted their collaboration ‘The Hillbillies’ at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival this weekend.
Carita Rizzo
A Black Woman’s Rise in Architecture Shows How Far Is Left to Go
Next month, Kimberly Dowdell will become the American Institute of Architects’ first Black female president in its 166-year history.
A Black Woman’s Rise in Architecture Shows How Far Is Left to Go
They have worked for decades to make their way in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male, but there are signs of change.
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Sports
The last 3 years of James Harden’s career summarized in 2 minutes
— omo mustard (@yungmustard23) November 11, 2023
COOK HIM. pic.twitter.com/WiH2g0ZLDj
76ers’ Oubre has broken rib after being hit by car
The Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. sustained a fractured rib after being hit by a car near his residence in downtown Philadelphia. The team said Oubre will be reevaluated in a week.
Tim Bontemps
Sixers’ Maxey drops 50, dedicates win to Oubre
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points and dedicated Sunday’s win over the Pacers to ailing teammate Kelly Oubre, who was hit by a car Saturday night.
Kendra Andrews
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Still We Rise Trailer - A Ma Maniére Story
A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan V – A Ma Maniere
Featuring a Collaborative Capsule The A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan V “Dusk” and “Dawn” is brought to life through the upcoming short “Still We Rise.” The trailer, available here, offers a glimpse of the full story translating the emotions from Dusk to Dawn. A Maniére x Air Jordan V “Dawn”(Grey/Blue)…
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