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In 1776, the moon was a clock, a calendar and a streetlight — and it was 31 feet closer to Earth

July 3, 2026
After Americans declared independence on July 4, 1776, a waning gibbous moon rose in the night sky. To the people celebrating the birth of a new nation, it would have looked much the same as the moon we see today. But there was one subtle difference: 250 years ago, the moon was about 31 feet (9.4 meters) closer to Earth than it is now. “The moon is currently drifting away from Earth at a…
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Yep, we’re using OpenClaw to date now

July 3, 2026
Ben Guez has “a bunch of potential international wives in [his] DMs,” thanks to an automated script he set up using OpenClaw, Claude code, and Instagram trial reels. “I think it’s crazy, like the potential is insane right now,” Guez, a content creator and startup founder, told TechCrunch. “I’m not sure if everyone’s gonna think it’s good, but I…
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She was Kodak's "Turn Around" girl before she ever picked up a camera. Now Judy Glickman Lauder's collection of Dorothea Lange, Gordon Parks, Diane Arbus & Nan Goldin photos is going on tour, and there's a lot photographers can learn from it

July 3, 2026
Every keen photographer eventually collects something, whether it’s cameras, prints, or just a hard drive full of “keepers” nobody else will ever see. Judy Glickman Lauder collected the real thing: around 100 photographs by around 50 of the medium’s…
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Your next award-winning image could be sitting on your hard drive – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this July

July 3, 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your images to photo competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition. Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives, rediscover…
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Rivian R2 spotted with LiDAR near HQ, looks better than most LiDARs

July 3, 2026
Rivian’s new R2 has been spotted near Rivian HQ sporting a LiDAR sensor, which won’t be included with the earliest vehicles but will be added in a few months. And the implementation actually looks pretty good, compared to the large “taxi bumps” present on many other vehicles. Claims of future self-driving ability are all the rage in the automotive industry for quite some time now, a…
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