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Nov 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech and Lifestyle: A Quick Look at Recent Happenings

OpenAI and Amazon have joined forces in a massive deal worth $38 billion. This partnership could change the tech landscape, but it's not the only thing making headlines. Thanksgiving can be a lot of work, but meal kits from Sunbasket and Marley Spoon are making it easier. These kits take the stress out of cooking, so you can enjoy the holiday more. iPhone users hav...

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Oct 30 2025SPORTS

Austin Reaves' Heroics and the Lakers' New Dynamic

Austin Reaves, the Lakers' guard, had a moment that left him feeling like he was in a daze. He made a last-second shot to win the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reaves admitted he didn't even see the ball go in. He just knew it was good. The win was a big deal for the Lakers, marking their third victory of the season. Reaves' coach, JJ Redick, praised him,...

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Oct 16 2025SPORTS

Guardians Lose Defensive Guru Kai Correa to Mets

The Cleveland Guardians are facing a big change this offseason. Kai Correa, their defensive coordinator, has left to join the New York Mets as their bench coach. Correa played a huge role in making the Guardians one of the best defensive teams in baseball. He brought new ideas and drills to the team, like using a little red machine to shoot ground balls at infielders...

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Jul 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxi: A Smooth Ride with a Few Hiccups

Tesla's Robotaxi service is now being tested in Austin, offering a glimpse into the future of autonomous driving. The experience is mostly smooth, but there are some issues to work out. The Robotaxi uses only cameras and neural networks to navigate, which is different from other self-driving cars. This makes the system simpler but also means it has to learn everythi...

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxis: A Bumpy Start to Autonomous Rides

Tesla's self-driving taxis hit the road for paid rides, but not without some hiccups. On their first day, these autonomous vehicles seemed to bend the rules of traffic laws. A video captured by Rob Maurer, a Tesla investor, showed a Model Y making a messy left turn. The car hesitated, then swerved into the wrong lane, crossing a double-yellow line. This is a big no-n...

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxis Hit the Road

Tesla has started testing its robotaxis in Austin, Texas. These self-driving cars are currently limited to a specific area and operate between 6 a. m. and midnight. Each Tesla robotaxi has a safety monitor in the passenger seat, and the driver's seat remains empty. Riders can use the new Robotaxi App to call a ride. The app shows a map and the estimated time to reach...

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxi: A Smooth Ride, But Is It Safe?

Tesla's stock saw a 10% boost on Monday, all thanks to the launch of its self-driving "Robotaxi" fleet in Austin, Texas. This wasn't just any test drive. It was a big deal, a major step in Tesla's plan to change how we think about transportation. A select group of influencers got to try it out first, and they were impressed. They shared their experiences on social me...

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Jun 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Austin's First Ride: Tesla's Self-Driving Cars Hit the Streets

Austin, Texas, is about to make history as the first city to welcome Tesla's self-driving robotaxis. This isn't a full-blown launch, though. Tesla is starting small, with fewer than a dozen cars. These vehicles will stick to certain neighborhoods, and they might only be available to employees and invitees at first. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has been talk...

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Big Break: What's Behind the Production Pause?

Tesla is taking a week off from making its Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles. This shutdown is set to happen over the week of July 4th at their Austin factory. It won't be the first time this year. This is at least the third time in the past year that Tesla has done this. Workers were informed about this pause earlier in June. They were told they could take paid time o...

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May 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago's Crime Saga: Stars and Directors Unite

A new crime thriller is on the horizon, and it's set to make waves in the film industry. The project, titled "Enemies, " is a collaboration between several big names in Hollywood. At the helm is Henry Dunham, who will both direct and write the script. Dunham's previous work includes the crime thriller "The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, " which follows a former cop turne...

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