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Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.
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Science says your boss should talk less in meetings (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
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This Might Be the Earliest Known Spear Murder In Earth’s History (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Archaeologists have discovered a puncture wound from a spear in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal that lived 75,000 years ago, offering a possible glimpse of early interpersonal violence.
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Behind the Blog: Doing Whatever (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
This week, we discuss a new pod setup, video games, and Elon's spending habits.
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Reader's Digest

Those SMS Codes You Use to Log In to Your Accounts Are on Their Way Out—Here’s What You’ll Need to Do Instead (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Just when we all got used to entering those six-digit SMS codes to log into our online accounts, there's a new security measure on the horizon. The post Those SMS Codes You Use to Log In to Your Accounts Are on Their Way Out—Here’s What You’ll Need to Do Instead appeared first on Reader's Digest.
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Social Security Just Announced a Cost-of-Living Increase for 2027—Here’s How Much Will Be in Those Checks (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Just how much bigger will your Social Security check be in 2027? We have the details, plus tips from money and retirement experts. The post Social Security Just Announced a Cost-of-Living Increase for 2027—Here’s How Much Will Be in Those Checks appeared first on Reader's Digest.
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