‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tops Box Office as Disney Bets on ‘Star Wars’ Revival
The movie, which cost $300 million to make and market, was expected to collect about $102 million from Thursday through Monday at domestic theaters. Source link
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At an LA Costco, Skateboarding and Learning About Loss
We’re all going to die. But first — just one more trick. Source link
In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’
The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege. Source link
To A.I. Executives, We’re All Just ‘Meat Computers’
A term first used in philosophy and cognitive science circles has lately taken on a more ominous cast. Moo. Source link
UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks. Source link
The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia
A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea. Source link
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm. Source link
5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities. Source link
Should You Lend Money to Friends? More People Are Open to the Arrangement.
Friendship and money don’t always mix. But many Americans feel comfortable discussing financial issues with their friends and lending them money. Source link
The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry. Source link