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politics Musk's Social Security plan is "profoundly stupid and will definitely fail" says expert Ellsworth Toohey

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star wars I pick Star Tours over Smuggler's Run every time Jason Weisberger

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gadgets Why Super Nintendo consoles are getting faster as they get older Rob Beschizza

Science Blue Ghost lunar lander delivers spectacular photo of solar eclipse from the moon Allan Rose Hill

Business Don't say "hmm" during a job interview — it's a sign you are cheating with AI Ellsworth Toohey

canceled liftoffs Musk calls pilot the R-word over astronaut delay — then delays SpaceX flight to ISS Carla Sinclair

Science New 3D-printed penis enables impotent rabbits and pigs to have sex and reproduce Allan Rose Hill

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Business Ex-Amazon VP explains why rich a-holes with helicopters and personal assistants don't get why you hate your commute Ellsworth Toohey

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