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Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws

JON BRODKIN

FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda.

a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B

DOMINIC-MADORI DAVIS

EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.

Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies

KIRSTEN KOROSEC

Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.

The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch

JULIE BORT

Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk's xAI had already acquired the domain name "dot.com," which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.

Range Rover Sport Electric: Price, Specs, Availability

JEREMY WHITE

By sharing the same platform, the Sport gets the same specs as the classier Range Rover Electric, but with added torque at a smaller outlay.

Protests against OpenAI get increasingly creative

CYRUS FARIVAR

New sculpture depicts AI leaders escaping a sinking ship.

America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch

AMANDA SILBERLING

For the sake of national security, it's a relief to learn that America.gov is not hallucinating to the point that it's penning lengthy poetry.

Most powerful obesity drug yet: People lost up to 25% of weight in trial

BETH MOLE

Retatrutide is a triple-hormone obesity drug simulating GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.

LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026

HARRY RABINOWITZ

Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.

Fanatics Promo Code: 10% Off

MOLLY HIGGINS

Gear up for the season with verified Fanatics coupons, free shipping codes, and student or military discounts on jerseys, hats, and team gear.

30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026

GEAR TEAM

Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.

The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026)

LUKE LARSEN

Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.

Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More

NICOLE KINNING

Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.

How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank

LAMA RABAH, SABRINA SLIPCHENKO, CHARLES BOUTAUD, FIRAS TAWEEL, ELENA DEBRE

Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it.

Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads

JASON PARHAM

From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.