Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley
This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do? Source link
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Trump Has a Bonkers New Rating System for Private Companies
Donald Trump’s loyalty test is stretching far beyond the confines of the White House. The Trump administration has released a scorecard to rank the endeavors of some 553 companies and…
Americans are turning to solar panels that can fit on a balcony or deck
When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall…
This TikTok Trend will make you want to learn again—with a catch
Back-to-school season is almost here, even for those years out of traditional education. On TikTok, class is in session as a new trend has emerged where creators DIY monthly “curriculums”…
Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag
Some developers say they’ve had largely positive experiences with GPT-5 so far. Jenny Wang, an engineer, investor, and creator of the personal styling agent Alta, told WIRED the model…
Why Is Senator Bringing Up Slavery-Era Rule to Discuss the Census?
Senator Bill Hagerty is dusting off the Three-Fifths Compromise as precedent for his bill to exclude undocumented immigrants from the U.S. Census. Hagerty appeared on Fox Business Friday…
The FDA is warning you not to use this cookware—it could be poisoning your food with lead
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and retailers not to sell or use certain imported cookware that may leach significant levels of lead. The FDA issued an alert on…
What really happens when workers learn the truth about salaries
At many companies, discussing salaries is considered a taboo that’s kept to whispered conversations around the watercooler or brief mentions during after-work drinks. But, according to a…
Transcript: Dems Need Fresh Faces, Achievable Ideas to Defeat Trumpism
Greenberg: Yeah. And it’s interesting and important strategically, but it’s not that interesting morally. It’s all functionally the same. Anyway, that was a really important atmospheric…
Hurricane Erin could form this weekend: Maps and live tools track the tropical storm’s path as it heads toward the U.S. coast
The first Atlantic hurricane of the year could be upon us. Right now, Tropical Storm Erin is making its way through the tropical Atlantic, where it is currently to the east of several…
Bipartisan lawmakers aim to stop call centers from going overseas
Two lawmakers are trying to make call centers American again by introducing a bill that will discourage companies from shipping such communication overseas. Source link
Retail sales rise in July as shoppers rush to spend ahead of tariffs
Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump‘s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price…
Defense Department Brags About Recruiting Women—With One Massive Flaw
In May, Rocque’s office reported that the Department of Education “had withheld numerous documents requested by the OIG based on vague claims that the materials are somehow sensitive,…
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity
Never mind the GPT-5 complaints; Sam Altman says he believes ChatGPT is on track to have more conversations per day than all human beings combined. “If you project our growth forward,…
Abbott calls second special legislative session to push redistricting in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urged "delinquent" state House Democrats to return to Austin on Friday as he called a second special legislative session that hinges on a controversial redistricting…
D.C. Police Chief Rebukes Pam Bondi for “Dangerous Directive”
As Washington, D.C., sues the Trump administration for attempting to install DEA Administrator Terrance Cole as the Metropolitan Police Department’s “emergency police commissioner,” D.C.…
Trump Is Ready to Invade U.S. Ally if It Doesn’t Cave to His Demands
The White House has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels—but the sweeping directive also appears to violate the sovereignty of America’s…
Data shows China’s economy lagged in July due to Trump’s tariffs
China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday. Uncertainty over tariffs on…
You’ll Never Guess What Trump’s ICE Used Your Tax Dollars For
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is so desperate to look cool, they’ve gone full Pimp My Ride—at the taxpayer’s expense. A cringey recruitment video released Thursday by the Department…
RFK Jr. Is Breaking His Two Big Promises to MAHA Diehards
The true believers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement are fuming over a New York Times report Friday, which reveals that a leaked draft of the White House MAHA…
AI-generated errors set back this murder case in an Australian Supreme Court
A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for filing submissions in a murder case that included fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments generated by artificial…
Trump Begged Norwegian Minister for Incredibly Strange Favor
Pam Bondi, however, thinks the incident is no laughing matter. In fact, by her lights, Dunn’s sandwich throwing is the deep state manifest. In a post announcing Dunn’s firing, Bondi…
US: Dow hits record high at open on rate-cut optimism, UnitedHealth boost
The blue-chip Dow opened at a record high on Friday (Aug 15), as UnitedHealth’s shares jumped after Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in the health insurer, while expectations…
U.S. stocks slide following inflation report, but world shares are mostly higher
World shares are generally higher after most stocks on Wall Street fell following a disappointing report that said inflation was worse last month at the U.S. wholesale level than…