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He Was a Teen Tech Prodigy. Then He Became the ‘Crypto Godfather’
Adam Iza was a wiz in the world of cryptocurrency. But when he fell in with notorious hackers, authorities say, his business turned criminal
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Cybercrime Kingpin
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OpenAI’s Sora 2 Can Generate Videos of Celebrities Appearing to Shout Racial Slurs
New research by AI detection firm Copyleaks found deepfake clips of Jake Paul, Mark Cuban, and Sam Altman spewing what sound like offensive epithets
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Tesla’s New ‘Mad Max’ Self-Driving Mode Keeps Blowing Speed Limits
The more aggressive setting debuted as the automaker faces numerous lawsuits and regulatory investigations over its driver assistance features
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Four Things ‘Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ Leaves Out
Peacock’s new dramatized investigation into the 1970s serial killer focuses largely on victims — but it doesn’t tell the whole story
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They Were Murdered on a Tropical Island. Justice Has Yet to Be Served
VFX pioneer Daniel Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand, were found dead in a burned-out car two years ago in Dominica. Now, the island — and the man arrested for their deaths — is in limbo
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Vertical Microdramas Are Taking Over the Internet. Hollywood Is Ready to Cash In
As companies start to put big money behind short-form vertical shows, actors say the medium has been a boon — and they’d love for it to stay that way
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The Simpsons Are Coming to ‘Fortnite’
The latest update of Epic’s online game includes character skins for Homer, Marge, and Flanders — and an all-new Battle Royale map
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How an Indie Artist's Lament Became TikTok's Biggest Inside Joke
Singer Sophia James talks to Rolling Stone about her upcoming album and the single promotion that went from one-off post to the platform’s meme of the moment
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‘F.E.A.R.’ at 20: Is the Game's Villain the Ghost — Or the System That Killed Her?
Monolith's horror-shooter stars a ghostly little girl, but players have always missed the point of its tragic story
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'Our Weapons Are Acceptance and Love': Inside a Philippine Haven for Sex Trafficking Victims
Cecilia Oebanda-Pacis founded Voice of the Free in 1991 to help children kidnapped and forced into sex work. Her work is more vital than ever
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Is Legal Sports Gambling Creating Cheaters or Exposing a Long-Held Secret?
Last week NBA stars were accused of faking injuries and insider trading. This type of thing has been going on forever — the difference is, now athletes are getting caught
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Tesla May Have Sold a Million Fewer Cars Because of Elon Musk’s Toxic Politics
The billionaire CEO did his electric vehicle company no favors by aligning with the MAGA movement and serving as a high-profile Trump adviser, a new report finds
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Prince Andrew Stripped of All Royal Titles
King Charles III’s younger brother will no longer be a prince following continued scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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He Was Paralyzed Playing Football. His Strength Inspired Me to Take Action
What one high-school student learned from Ben Abercrombie, who didn't let a catastrophic injury hold him back from achieving his goals
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‘Dispatch’ Episodes 3 and 4: Even Superheroes Deal With Layoffs
In its second week, Dispatch shows the potential of a branching narrative with romantic and business shake-ups that have major implications
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