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The best Roman drama ever made isn't Gladiator and it got cancelled for being too expensive

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Gritty streets, noisy markets, and unvarnished sex make this HBO Rome feel lived in rather than staged.

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You can fill a Roku with live TV, movies, and local news for $0

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A tucked-away Roku app hosts over 500 live channels, local network affiliates, and a rotating on-demand film selection.

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One programmer left his initials inside every ZIP file you open

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Billions of archives later, one programmer is still getting an invisible credit every time you unzip something.

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America's AI backlash: How the effort to keep worker trust is evolving inside companies

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Trust remains the cornerstone of an ideal AI communication strategy, whether for an AI-native startup or legacy enterprise facing yet another cultural shift.

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Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph

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The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.

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Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push

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Alibaba shares plunged 10% after the tech giant priced a $10.2 billion share placement to fund its growing AI investments.

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