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The Trump administration is launching a new program that will allow private firms to perform cyberattacks against foreign criminals, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The private firms would operate "under the control and oversight" of the federal government, giving them permission to surveil and disrupt criminal networks, according to a presidential memorandum published on Wednesday.

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From left, Segway, Roborock, Dreame, Husqvarna, and Mammotion automowers lined up to do battle with my lawn. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
From left, Segway, Roborock, Dreame, Husqvarna, and Mammotion automowers lined up to do battle with my lawn. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge

Robot lawnmowers are finally good enough to take a lot of work out of maintaining a yard, but they’re still not set-it-and-forget-it machines. If you don’t want these autonomous cutting machines to tear up your lawn or go roaming in your


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The Matic robot vacuum now offers gesture controlled spot cleaning and a built-in voice assistant. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
The Matic robot vacuum now offers gesture controlled spot cleaning and a built-in voice assistant. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge

Matic, my current favorite robot vacuum, just got a big upgrade. The company has launched Matic Cues, which brings voice and gesture control to the robot. Now, you can talk directly to your vacuum to tell it what you want it to do, or just point


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Denise Dresser is leaving her role as OpenAI's chief revenue officer.
  • Denise Dresser is leaving her role as chief revenue officer at OpenAI after eight months.
  • It's the latest in a batch of executive shake-ups at OpenAI as it positions for an IPO.
  • Dali Rajic, the former chief operating officer of Wiz, will replace Dresser.

OpenAI's executive shake-up continues.

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Allison Strumeyer was too pregnant to pitch at "Shark Tank" so she sent her husband and Pete Davidson.
  • Allison Strumeyer wanted experience in finance and a startup before launching her own.
  • She says working for BlackRock showed her how to work to a high standard.
  • She launched a sock company that does millions in annual sales.

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I tried Chili's crispy chicken sandwich, which the chain credited with boosting sales.
  • Chili's just released its latest earnings and credited its chicken sandwich with boosting sales.
  • I tried the chain's crispy chicken sandwich to see what the hype was about.
  • It gives Chili's an edge in the value battle with fast food.

Chili's has a new weapon in the war against fast food


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I made Ina Garten's blueberry-bran muffins for breakfast.
  • As a dietitian and mom of three, I'm always looking for new breakfast recipes to try.
  • Ina Garten's blueberry-bran muffins were simple to make and my kids loved them.
  • The muffins also froze well and can easily be reheated in the microwave.

As a dietitian and a busy mom of three, I often find myself stuck in a breakfast rut, serving


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David Ellison's Paramount wants employees using AI tools like Claude, within reason.
  • Paramount Skydance is putting monthly limits on Claude token usage for tech employees.
  • The change is meant to "ensure controlled spending and effective usage," a tech leader said.
  • Other companies, including Disney and Microsoft, are

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When I traveled to Paris with my 78-year-old father, he showed me a completely new side to himself.
  • My sister and I flew to Paris to meet up with our 78-year-old dad, who visits the city every year.
  • I couldn't believe how different he seemed, from wearing linen clothing to speaking fluent French.
  • This trip showed me new facets of his interests and how a place can truly transform a person.

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Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan said he turned down an offer to be on Palantir's founding team.
  • Garry Tan said he once passed up a role on Palantir's founding team to stay at Microsoft.
  • It was a "$2-4 billion mistake," he said. He learned not to chase "what was hot."
  • Tan eventually joined Palantir as its 10th employee. He now leads startup accelerator Y Combinator.

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