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YOUTUBE (CNN) - The app that changed movies forever

The film review app Letterboxd is a social hub for movie fans everywhere. But has democratizing criticism somehow lowered the bar, or is this the last truly great social media app? Plus, how makeup "dupes" sparked the internet’s latest class conflict. About the show: Welcome to Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro’s Engagement Party, where the hot takes are the smart takes. After years of working side by side, Audie and Ari have made it official with their pop culture video podcast. Party hopping between what you're watching, reading and scrolling, these longtime friends unpack what matters in our endless feeds. 0:00 Why do 30 million people love Letterboxd? 2:35 It's not a place for nuanced movie reviews, but it IS a place for fans 6:45 It's…

What is the name of the pop culture video podcast hosted by Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro?
The podcast is called Engagement Party.
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What recent internet discourse involves makeup "dupes" and class conflict?
The discourse around makeup dupes has sparked the internet's latest class conflict.
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What is a characteristic of Letterboxd that makes it special for fans?
Its simplicity as a third space for fans makes it special.
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According to the discussion, what is Letterboxd not intended to be, despite being a hub for fans?
It is not a place for nuanced movie reviews.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder detained outside UN during protest

Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among more than 100 people detained during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near the United Nations in New York on Thursday, where he was addressing the General Assembly.

Why was Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations on the Thursday mentioned in the report?
Benjamin Netanyahu was at the United Nations to address the General Assembly.
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Where did the protest involving Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder take place?
The protest took place near the United Nations in New York.
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What was the purpose of the protest held near the United Nations in New York on Thursday?
The protest was held against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while he was addressing the General Assembly.
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How many people were detained during the protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near the United Nations?
More than 100 people were detained during the protest.
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AXIOS (Alex Isenstadt) - 3 big questions as GOP nears moment of truth

With midterms 39 days away and the outlook for President Trump 's party looking increasingly bleak, top Republicans say they're focused on three big questions for the final stretch: - Are their attack ads working? Republicans expect a wave of private polling in early October to reveal whether their massive financial advantage is cutting into Democrats' leads. - GOP groups had spent more than $450 million through Sept. 23, more than twice what Democrats had spent, according to campaign finance expert Rob Pyers. But Republican strategists say they aren't sure yet whether the barrage is working amid voter anger over high prices, data centers and Trump's war in Iran. - Trump's political operation didn't begin pouring its $416 million war…

How much is contained in Trump's political operation war chest that is being used for attack ads?
Trump's political operation has a $416 million war chest, which it did not begin pouring into attack ads until around Labor Day.
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What did President Trump's team initially say about his campaigning schedule, and what is his current plan for the final 30 days of the midterms?
Trump's team said early in the year that he would campaign weekly for GOP candidates, but that did not happen. He now says he will spend the final 30 days campaigning for candidates in 35 key Senate and House races.
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What is the current polling situation regarding the Senate race in Kansas between Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton?
Polls show GOP Sen. Roger Marshall is in a tight race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. If Hamilton wins, he would be the first Kansas Democrat to win a Senate seat since 1932.
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If Mike Collins and Michael Whatley do not see improved numbers, where do Republicans say they could redirect their money?
If their numbers do not improve, Republicans say they could redirect money to Michigan and New Hampshire, where the party is playing offense.
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AXIOS (Marc Caputo) - Debate-shy: Candidates aren't sharing the stage like they used to

Debates in political campaigns used to be a given. Today, candidates increasingly view them as optional — or a political liability to be avoided. Why it matters: In a midterm cycle dominated by unprecedented spending on contrast ads, the candidates themselves are remarkably reluctant to challenge each other face-to-face. - It's a sign of how campaigns have evolved, and an erosion of norms: Candidates — fueled by their parties and super PACs — still try to tear apart the opposition, they just do it from a distance. - In the age of short, shareable video clips, TV debates offer candidates equal parts opportunity and risk: An electric moment can travel far and wide, but so can an unforced error. By the numbers: In 10 of the most…

What is the debate status for the Senate candidates in North Carolina and Ohio?
In North Carolina, neither former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) nor Michael Whatley (former Republican National Committee chair) have accepted at least three debate invitations, though both indicated they are open to debating. In Ohio, former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) assumes he will debate Republican Sen. Jon Husted, but nothing has been scheduled.
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What is the status of the Senate debates in Texas between James Talarico and Ken Paxton?
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has accepted invitations to three televised debates against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. While Paxton's campaign says he will debate Talarico, they have not committed to any of the proposed events.
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How has Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs's rationale for declining debates changed between 2022 and this year?
In 2022, when facing Republican Kari Lake, Hobbs argued that Lake would turn a debate into a spectacle of "constant interruptions, pointless distractions, and childish name-calling." This year, she is refusing to debate Republican Rep. Andy Biggs because her campaign believes "engaging directly with Arizonans is more effective than a debate stage built for 'short soundbites and political theater.'"
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Why does Iowa have four gubernatorial debates scheduled this fall compared to only one in 2022?
Iowa has four scheduled gubernatorial debates this fall, a significant increase from one in 2022, which is a sign of how hotly contested the Republican-led state has become as support for Trump and his policies has "cratered in farm country."
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AXIOS (Ina Fried) - Meta's new motto: we care about privacy

Meta is seeking to make privacy protections a centerpiece of new products including its viral assistant Muse , marking a major shift for a company built on extensive use of customer data. Why it matters: The radical turnaround is an acknowledgment that the winner of AI's new assistant race will have to reassure users that they can turn over their emails, finances, health data and other sensitive information. - Without that, a super-intelligent personal agent is essentially useless. Driving the news: Meta, whose privacy policy once allowed it nearly unfettered access to use almost everything people did with Meta AI (in almost any way it wanted), has made a significant shift in recent months to put privacy at the center of its AI strategy.…

Do the privacy changes offered to Muse users apply to all Meta AI interactions?
No, not all privacy changes offered to Muse users apply to those accessing Meta AI through other means, such as the Facebook, Instagram, or Meta AI apps.
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How has the availability of incognito chats and private processing evolved across Meta's platforms?
These features arrived first in WhatsApp, where Meta also provides end-to-end encryption, and have more recently spread to other Meta apps.
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What privacy concerns has Alan Butler, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, raised regarding Meta's hardware?
Alan Butler noted that Meta's products embedding microphones and cameras in everyday devices pose serious privacy risks regarding people being recorded or surveilled, arguing that confidential processing does not solve the problem of pushing embedded surveillance systems into the world.
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What is the default data setting for interactions within Muse?
The default setting in Muse allows interactions to be used for training the company's AI models, though users have the option to turn this off.
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AXIOS (Courtenay Brown) - AI's never-before-seen capital grab

A new analysis of the AI buildout shows its staggering scale: $10.3 trillion in estimated AI infrastructure investment through 2032. - That amounts to 3.6% of GDP a year, dwarfing the investment booms that built America's railroads , highways, electric grid and telecom networks. Why it matters: The AI boom has become far too big and too costly for even the largest tech companies to finance alone. This has resulted in trillions of dollars in demand for outside capital — and the potential risks that come along with that, according to new research being presented Friday at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity. - Financing the buildout will require tapping bond markets, banks and private credit on a massive scale, adding to the…

What does Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh warn regarding the relationship between capital influx and actual demand?
Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh warns that the influx of outside capital risks allowing the buildout to race ahead of actual demand, which could lead to oversupply and a subsequent collapse in prices, similar to real estate cycles.
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Why does the AI buildout create competition for other entities seeking capital?
The AI buildout absorbs massive amounts of capital, creating pressure on borrowing costs elsewhere in the economy. This puts the industry in competition for funds with the U.S. government (which is financing a $2 trillion annual deficit) and individuals seeking home mortgages or car loans.
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What are the potential risks associated with the influx of outside capital into the AI boom?
The surge of outside money, much of it from private credit, spreads potential risks across the financial system through financing structures that are harder for investors and regulators to track. This increased complexity and opacity makes it difficult to track where risks are being distributed, involving sources such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
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What financial requirements must the AI infrastructure meet to earn a 10% return within the next six years?
To earn a 10% return, the infrastructure would need to generate $3.7 trillion in annual revenue in the next six years, which is roughly 9% of GDP.
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NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and Kim Barker) - Trump’s Standoff With White House Reporters, and the Rise and Fall of ‘Pervert Glasses’

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NYTIMES (Andrew E. Kramer) - Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy

The economic damage from Russian strikes, resulting in lost sales, disrupted workdays and logistical snarls, is in the billions of dollars.

What specific factors are contributing to the economic damage caused by Russian strikes on Ukraine?
The damage is being caused by lost sales, disrupted workdays, and logistical snarls resulting from the strikes.
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What is the estimated economic impact of Russian strikes on Ukraine's economy according to the report?
The economic damage from Russian strikes, which includes lost sales, disrupted workdays, and logistical snarls, is estimated to be in the billions of dollars.
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What is the estimated economic impact of Russian strikes on Ukraine's economy according to the report from September 2026?
The economic damage caused by Russian strikes is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, resulting from lost sales, disrupted workdays, and logistical snarls.
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