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Thursday, July 10
The Guardian

The Terrifying Truth About Why Tesla’s Cars Keep Crashing

Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?

MIT Technology Review

Inside the Most Dangerous Asteroid Hunt Ever

As space rock 2024 YR4 became more likely to hit Earth than anything of its size had ever been before, scientists all over the world mobilized to protect the planet.

The Kitchn

The Famous Grilled Chicken I’ve Loved Since Childhood

Inhaling the scent of the rich, turmeric-laden marinade as it caramelizes atop the charring meat brings me right back to my middle school days, when the same smoky smell coming from the line of carts waiting just outside the school gate for hungry students would hit our noses as we impatiently waited down the final bell.

The Paris Review

Monks in Jersey

A coming-of-age ceremony, a Burmese bar mitzvah, a meditation retreat: I had called it all of those things to friends in the weeks before.

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The Ringer

Superman Is the Hero Every Era Needs

As DC’s latest reboot arrives, we talk to some of Superman’s writers to find out what makes him the most malleable superhero.

Parents

7 Ways to Help Your Teen Become a Financially Independent Adult

Today’s teens are growing up in an economy with a high cost of living, which has forced many parents to support their adult children after they leave their home. That’s why we spoke to experts to learn how to teach teens financial literacy skills that the

Gizmodo

The Hidden Cost of OpenAI’s Genius

The creator of ChatGPT is handing out stock packages that exceed its total revenue, a high stakes gamble to keep its engineers from defecting to rivals like Meta.

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