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A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend

This weekend's scheduled Blue Origin rocket launch is rather momentous. Success would signal an end to SpaceX's monopoly on reusable orbital launch vehicles, and set up a three-way race to make that "No Service" indicator on your phone disappear forever. On Sunday morning, Jeff Bezos' massive New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch with the […]

The Mandalorian and Grogu was inspired by The French Connection's iconic chase scene

Jon Favreau reveals how William Friedkin's Oscar-winning neo-noir thriller inspired a scene from The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Live Nation lost in court. Here’s what it means for concerts.

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Live Nation will have to face the antitrust music, a federal jury in New York ruled this week, declaring that America’s preeminent concert middleman is an illegal monopoly. This was not news to those of […]

Dropbox brings its files, Dash search, and Reclaim calendar into ChatGPT with three new apps


The storage company is launching a Dropbox file app, a Dropbox Dash enterprise search app, and a Reclaim AI calendar app inside ChatGPT, letting users access, save, and act on their work without leaving the AI interface. The move is the latest sign that ChatGPT is positioning itself as a productivity operating system, not just […]



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How to ask for help when you’re really going through it

It recently dawned on me that I’m terrible at asking for help. But, to be fair, I never really needed to lean on others. Earlier this year, however, I developed pregnancy complications that required me to go on “modified bed rest” — a medical recommendation to restrict your activity levels. If I wanted a hearty […]