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Emily Mullin

The US Is Cracking Down on Synthetic DNA

Synthetic DNA could be used to spark a pandemic. A move by President Biden aims to create new standards for the safety and security of mail-order genetic material.

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Aaron Gordon

A Subreddit for Dumbphones Is the Smartest Place Online

R/Dumbphones is about having a better relationship with your smartphones—whatever that means to you.

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Vanessa Friedman

Met Gala 2024: A Guide to the Theme, Hosts and the Guest List

What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch.

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Perri Ormont Blumberg

Condé Nast Employees Threaten to Walk Off Job on Eve of Met Gala

Unionized Condé Nast employees said they were willing to disrupt Anna Wintour’s carefully laid plans over stalled contract negotiations.

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Louis Lucero II

The 2024 Met Gala Arrives With Hosts Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth and Jennifer Lopez

Who will show up? How will invitees interpret this year’s “Garden of Time” theme? Fashion’s biggest red carpet is finally here.

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Winnie Hu

Congestion Pricing Will Fund Urgent Transit Upgrades

The $15 billion expected from new traffic tolls is earmarked for modernizing old infrastructure but is threatened by a raft of lawsuits.

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Benjamin Protess and Jonah E. Bromwich

Trump’s Criminal Trial Speeds Along, With Few Key Witnesses Remaining

The trial is entering its third week of testimony, and Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of it, could soon take the stand.

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Amy Qin and Patricia Mazzei

When Buying a Home Is Treated as a National Security Threat

A new Florida law prohibits many Chinese citizens from buying homes because of national security concerns. Critics say it has fueled discrimination and chilled the local property market.

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Tracy Mumford, Isabel Kershner, Marc Santora, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield

Israel Warns Thousands to Evacuate Rafah, and Hollywood’s Summer Gets Off to a Rocky Start

Plus, Stormy Daniels is expected to testify.

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Liam Stack and Bilal Shbair

With Schools in Ruins, Education in Gaza Will Be Hobbled for Years

Most of Gaza’s schools, including all of its universities, have severe damage that makes them unusable, which could harm an entire generation, the United Nations and others say.

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The best Robin Williams movies available to watch now

In his decades-spanning career, Robin Williams ably leaped from comedy to drama, often in the same movie and sometimes even in the same scene. Whether you're going to snort-laugh or ugly-cry at the Oscar-winning actor's work — and we bet you do at least one of them, if not both — we've rounded up where you can watch Williams' greatest films in the privacy of your own home. 

Here are the best Robin Williams movies now streaming or available to rent.

1. Good Will Hunting ...

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Why fandom wars aren't helping pro-Palestine organizing

Over the last six months, young, digitally active people have been using any means necessary to show their support for victims of Israel's bombardment on Gaza, from filter fundraising to online takeovers. Many have also adopted the decades-old Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS), and anti-colonial movements on behalf of the Palestinians. 

While they're implementing standard algorithm-gaming techniques to keep Palestine trending, some have co-opted the movement, using it to validate which...

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This app acts as your audio tour guide on road trips — $40 for 3 years of access

TL;DR: As of May 6, enjoy location-based narration from famous names like Kevin Costner on your road trips with a 3-year subscription to Autio Unlimited Plan for $39.99 (reg. $69.99). 

'Tis the season for planning your summer vacations. This might include plenty of road-tripping for some, and camping, weekend getaways, and day trips for others. If you plan on being in your car for lengthy periods of time, you might be interested in using a unique audio app called Autio to pass the time. A...

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Get lifetime access to this social media management app for $50

TL;DR: As of May 6, the all-in-one social media management tool UNUM Pro is on sale, with lifetime subscriptions costing just $49.99.

A strong social media presence is essential for building and expanding your brand. Whether you're a startup founder, a content creator, or a marketing pro, effectively managing your social media presence can significantly impact your success. The only problem is that managing all your social apps can be time-consuming, especially if you're trying to build...

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This software saves corrupted files (and your behind) — 50% off lifetime access

TL;DR: As of May 6, a lifetime subscription to EaseUS Fixo is on sale for $49.99 (reg. $99.95), letting you repair corrupt files.

Think about all of the important files you have right now. Maybe it's that big report you worked so hard on at work, or thousands of photos and videos of your kids. Now think about how crushing it would be to lose this data forever. However, that's a real possibility when dealing with digital files. So, what happens if your most important data gets corrupted?

EaseUS...

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Unlock access to advanced cybersecurity certification courses for $50

TL;DR: As of May 6, you can learn in-demand cybersecurity skills from home with a cybersecurity online learning bundle for just $49.99 (reg. $195).

In a time when the digital landscape is larger than ever (and only expanding), there's a growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. The Complete 2024 Cyber Security Expert Certification Training Bundle is designed to help aspiring cybersecurity experts study for a variety of common professional certifications and learn new skillsets. It...

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NASA Starliner launch livestream: Watch the human test flight

Two astronauts are getting ready to fly a new spaceship built by Boeing, making this only the sixth time in history that NASA has flown a new passenger-grade spacecraft.

The pair, Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, are seasoned Navy test pilots who have each spent six months in space. They are expected to launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, sending the new Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station. 

Barring any bad weather or other last-minute...

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Emilia David

US to fund digital twin research in semiconductors

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The Biden administration wants to attract companies working on digital twins for semiconductors using funding from the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act and the creation of a chip manufacturing institute.

The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute aims to establish regional networks to share resources with companies developing and manufacturing both physical semiconductors and digital twins.

Digital twins, virtual representations of physical chips...

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Joel Khalili

Ethereum’s Cofounder Says SEC Is ‘Gaslighting’ Everyone About Crypto

Joe Lubin cofounded Ethereum. Now his company is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he says the future of the internet is at stake.

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