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How podcast star David Sacks’ rise to popular Trump ally started with cigars in back rooms and a strategic $10M purchase

How podcast star David Sacks’ rise to popular Trump ally started with cigars in back rooms and a strategic M purchase

As a group of prominent MAGA influencers and podcasters met at Shelly’s Back Room, the smoke-filled cigar bar just a block away from the White House in February, an unassuming white haired man in a tailored suit entered the room.  It was David Sacks, Trump’s newly anointed artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar.  The event, hosted by prominent MAGA figure Mike Cernovich …

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“Next Time It’ll Chase You”: China’s L7 Humanoid Hits 9 MPH and Sparks Global Alarm Over Rise of Autonomous Speed Machines

“Next Time It’ll Chase You”: China’s L7 Humanoid Hits 9 MPH and Sparks Global Alarm Over Rise of Autonomous Speed Machines

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The L7 humanoid robot by Chinese startup Robotera is the fastest of its kind, reaching speeds of up to 9 mph. 💪 With 55 degrees of freedom, the L7 showcases remarkable dexterity and strength, capable of lifting 44 pounds. 🏭 Designed for industrial tasks, the L7 can handle both delicate and torque-sensitive operations with ease. 🌟 …

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Rabies on the rise in U.S.: What to know – NewsNation

Rabies on the rise in U.S.: What to know  NewsNation Rabies is making a comeback: here’s what you need to know  The Independent Nassau County declares rabies an imminent public health threat as cases rise. Here’s what to know.  CBS News Rabies now an ‘imminent public health threat’ on Long Island, health official points finger at NYC  New York Post Rabies Is Making a …

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The rash you should be on the lookout for as cases rise in Virginia

The rash you should be on the lookout for as cases rise in Virginia

There has been an increase in the number of children in Fairfax County, Virginia, that are being diagnosed with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. There has been an increase in the number of children in Fairfax County, Virginia, that are being diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. There have been a total of six cases in Fairfax County, five …

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How drought and sea level rise feed on each other

How drought and sea level rise feed on each other

Overpumping groundwater, worsening droughts and more rapid evaporation due to higher temperatures have caused a drastic decline in the amount of available freshwater, according to a new study. “Continental drying” has redirected the planet’s total water to the oceans to such degree that it has now surpassed melting ice sheets as the biggest contributor to global sea level rise, the …

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Hulk Hogan dies: The rise and fall of a wrestling icon

Hulk Hogan dies: The rise and fall of a wrestling icon

Hulk Hogan, who died Thursday at 71, was a star in pro wrestling, perhaps the star, through its two biggest popularity booms in the mid 1980s and the late 1990s. But after being the biggest star in, there was a lot of controversy along the way and his career ended in a hail of boos. Hogan burst onto the scene …

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Pa. electric bills to rise after grid manager ups payments to power plants

Pa. electric bills to rise after grid manager ups payments to power plants

Electric bills in Pennsylvania could climb as much as 5% as rising rates paid to power plants trickle down the system. That’s according to PJM Interconnection, a regional body that ensures utilities have enough power to supply their customers during peak demand times, like a heat wave or cold snap. Each year, the organization holds an auction where the power …

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U.S. Homes Are Not Selling, and Prices Continue to Rise – The New York Times

U.S. Homes Are Not Selling, and Prices Continue to Rise  The New York Times June home sales drop as prices hit a record high  CNBC U.S. home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300  NBC News US existing home sales dip to 9-month low on high costs  Yahoo Finance US existing home sales hit nine-month low …

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IBM Second-Quarter Results Rise on Consulting, Infrastructure Strength – The Wall Street Journal

IBM Second-Quarter Results Rise on Consulting, Infrastructure Strength  The Wall Street Journal IBM shares drop as software revenue misses  CNBC IBM results beat estimates on AI mainframe refresh, consulting revival  Yahoo Finance Why is IBM’s stock down after an earnings beat? Here’s one quibble.  MarketWatch IBM Posts Lukewarm Software Results, Dimming Investor Enthusiasm  Bloomberg Source link

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