Making Love

Novak Djokovic is back in Beijing for the China Open, his first tournament since the US Open. The Serb says his body is feeling good as he gives a fitness update and discusses his devoted Chinese fanbase, the 'NoleFam'. With his qualification for the ATP Finals in doubt, Djokovic is under pressure to collect points during his comeback in a country he describes as a place he loves.

Polling from Texas shows that while the oil and gas industry is viewed 20 points more favorably than unfavorably in the state, solar and wind are still far more popular, with renewables enjoying roughly 46 points of net favorability — more than twice that of fossil fuels. Commenters note the irony of a fossil-fuel stronghold embracing clean energy, suggesting political support for oil and gas does not reflect consumer enthusiasm for renewables.

A new book called 'Artificial Intimacy' is examining whether an AI companion saying 'I love you' carries any genuine meaning. The work explores the growing number of people forming emotional and romantic relationships with chatbots, and what those bonds reveal about human connection. The topic is drawing attention as AI companions become more common and emotionally convincing.

A parent marking 14 years of raising children says they have made as many questionable parenting decisions as good ones. They write that no matter what choices they make, the only thing they can guarantee their kids is love, while they cannot promise them protection. The reflection strikes a candid, vulnerable note about the limits of parenthood.