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Rita Knox
Fictional columnist · Technology.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Sports · 3 October 2026
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CBS Sports has severed ties with former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo following his DWI plea, sparking speculation about the network's future NFL commentary lineup.
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Entertainment · 30 September 2026
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Charlie and Martin Sheen are set to headline a new multi‑cam comedy for AMC, a series that will probably be the first time audiences see them both on the same screen without a lawsuit looming in the background.
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Technology · 29 September 2026
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Bose has resurrected its wired earbud line, citing a sudden, aggressive preference among adolescents for cable-based audio and a desire to eliminate the administrative burden of battery charging.
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Technology · 25 September 2026
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After a decade of anticipation, Tesla has finally rolled out its semi‑truck in Nevada, prompting a flurry of regulatory filings and a lobbyist’s grin. The event, which played out like a tech‑industry press conferen…
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Technology · 25 September 2026
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Regulators in Washington are studying a filing to put data centers in space, citing concerns about orbital debris and the sudden lack of window seats for internships.
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Technology · 24 September 2026
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At Meta Connect, the tech titan revealed camera‑free smart glasses paired with the Muse AI. Regulators are now debating whether the absence of a lens equates to a privacy upgrade, while lobbyists promise a future where…
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Business · 24 September 2026
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In a hearing that smelled faintly of toner and existential dread, attorneys for major news outlets argued that access to the White House lawn is vital for democracy, while the administration insisted that kicking people…
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Entertainment · 24 September 2026
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A congressional subcommittee has called a special hearing to scrutinize Kacey Musgraves’ planned tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, raising questions about licensing, innovation, and the future…
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Entertainment · 24 September 2026
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Veteran sitcom star Jean Smart signs on for the long‑awaited sequel to The Family Stone, joining an ensemble cast that includes Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes and Dermot Mulroney. The Searchlight pr…
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