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Technology

9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo

Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
Wired
U.S. Politics

Early voting surges in battleground states as Democrats outpace GOP gains

Early voting is surging in several key battleground states, giving Democrats hope that their strength in midterm polling could translate into a turnout advantage in November. In North Carolina, more than 1.2 million early ballots have been accepted, a 37 percent increase from the same point leading up to the 2022 midterms, according to an...
The Hill
Science

Stash of hundreds of human teeth reveal surprising Maya burial practice

Ancient DNA connects teeth in a cave offering to people buried in faraway elite tombs
Science Magazine

France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert

Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.
Al Jazeera

Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it

A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election.
CNBC

Turmoil hits AI buildout as neoclouds face pressure, credit risks mount and Solidigm pulls IPO

Stock slumps, pulled IPOs and rising spreads on credit default swaps this week sets stage for hyperscaler earnings.
CNBC