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Documents related to the development of Cyberpunk 2077, the upcoming game from The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red, have somehow found their way out of the studio. Now, they're being held for ransom, with someone (or some group) threatening to release them if CD Projekt doesn't pay up.

The developer revealed this news in a message posted on Twitter today. It describes the documents as "a few internal files belonging to CD Projekt Red. Among them are documents connected to early designs for the upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077."

"A demand for ransom has been made, saying that should we not comply, the files will be released to the general public," CD Projekt's message continued. It said it has contacted the authorities and does not intend to pay the ransom, which it acknowledges might result in the files making their way online. It did not say what the ransom entails.

"The documents are old and largely unrepresentative of the current vision of the game," it said. "Still, if you're looking forward to playing Cyberpunk 2077, it would be best for you to avoid any information not coming directly from CD Projekt Red."

It's a somewhat bizarre situation, as it's not often that leaks manifest themselves in this way. One of the more famous leaks in the industry involves Half-Life 2, which saw its source code leaked following a Steam hack prior to the game's release. This also led to the public release of a playable version of the game. Valve would later attempt to lure the hacker into being arrested by the FBI under the guise of a job interview, though he was first arrested in Germany.

Little has been shared about Cyberpunk 2077 since its announcement; you can see a 2013 teaser trailer above. The RPG is slated for release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One at some point in the future. CD Projekt Red's message concludes, "When the time is right, you will hear about Cyberpunk 2077 from us--officially."

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Welch Capital Partners Increased By $3.59 Million Its Eqt (EQT) Position, Stryker (SYK) Sellers Decreased By 3.59 … – UtahHerald.com

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June 7, 2017 - By Hazel Jackson

Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) had a decrease of 3.59% in short interest. SYKs SI was 4.88M shares in June as released by FINRA. Its down 3.59% from 5.06M shares previously. With 925,900 avg volume, 5 days are for Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK)s short sellers to cover SYKs short positions. The SI to Stryker Corporations float is 1.49%. It closed at $144.05 lastly. It is down 24.95% since June 7, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 8.25% the S&P500.

Welch Capital Partners Llc increased Eqt Corp (EQT) stake by 67.55% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Welch Capital Partners Llc acquired 55,210 shares as Eqt Corp (EQT)s stock declined 9.10%. The Welch Capital Partners Llc holds 136,943 shares with $8.96M value, up from 81,733 last quarter. Eqt Corp now has $9.39B valuation. It closed at $53.97 lastly. It is down 18.61% since June 7, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 35.31% the S&P500.

Stryker Corporation is a medical technology company. The company has market cap of $53.78 billion. The Firm offers a range of medical technologies, including orthopedic, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products. It has a 32.32 P/E ratio. The Companys divisions include Orthopaedics; MedSurg; Neurotechnology and Spine, and Corporate and Other.

Among 19 analysts covering Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK), 12 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 63% are positive. Stryker Corporation had 34 analyst reports since July 27, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) has Market Perform rating given on Tuesday, November 1 by BMO Capital Markets. The stock of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) has Buy rating given on Thursday, December 15 by UBS. Argus Research maintained Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) rating on Wednesday, April 27. Argus Research has Buy rating and $130 target. BMO Capital Markets downgraded the stock to Underperform rating in Monday, December 14 report. As per Friday, March 3, the company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets. RBC Capital Markets maintained Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) rating on Wednesday, April 26. RBC Capital Markets has Outperform rating and $140 target. Needham downgraded the stock to Underperform rating in Friday, January 6 report. Barclays Capital initiated the shares of SYK in report on Monday, April 11 with Underweight rating. The rating was maintained by Canaccord Genuity on Wednesday, January 25 with Buy. The company was upgraded on Wednesday, April 27 by Sterne Agee CRT.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.86 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.07, from 0.79 in 2016Q3. It increased, as 50 investors sold Stryker Corporation shares while 331 reduced holdings. 72 funds opened positions while 257 raised stakes. 277.34 million shares or 0.00% more from 277.33 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Savings Bank Of Montreal Can holds 0.02% or 192,296 shares in its portfolio. Rand Wealth Ltd Com reported 13,720 shares. Polar Llp holds 180,000 shares or 0.34% of its portfolio. Hall Laurie J Trustee owns 34,992 shares. 1,745 are held by Dorsey Whitney Trust Ltd. Caz Investments Limited Partnership has 1.87% invested in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) for 13,270 shares. 8,484 were reported by South Texas Money. Private State Bank Trust has 4,073 shares for 0.07% of their portfolio. Inv Services Of America Inc reported 2.26% of its portfolio in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK). Next Gp Inc invested 0% in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK). Saturna Cap Corporation holds 1.26% in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) or 300,000 shares. Cantab Capital Partners Limited Liability Partnership invested 0% of its portfolio in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK). Family Mgmt owns 0.16% invested in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) for 2,000 shares. National Pension Ser accumulated 0.2% or 244,754 shares. Massachusetts Services Com Ma accumulated 0.67% or 11.45M shares.

Since December 9, 2016, it had 1 insider buy, and 10 sales for $13.28 million activity. FRANCESCONI LOUISE sold $454,623 worth of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) on Monday, January 30. 5,194 shares were sold by STRYKER RONDA E, worth $626,410. Lobo Kevin sold $1.30M worth of stock or 9,539 shares. Another trade for 13,322 shares valued at $1.81M was made by Scannell Timothy J on Monday, May 1. $1.40M worth of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) shares were sold by Becker Yin C. 41 shares were bought by Doliveux Roch, worth $5,048.

Welch Capital Partners Llc decreased Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (NYSE:BFAM) stake by 59,776 shares to 61,273 valued at $4.29M in 2016Q4. It also reduced Surgical Care Affiliates Inc. (NASDAQ:SCAI) stake by 20,830 shares and now owns 71,333 shares. Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX) was reduced too.

Since January 1, 2017, it had 2 buys, and 1 insider sale for $157,693 activity. Cary A. Bray Jr. had bought 417 shares worth $27,272 on Sunday, January 1. Another trade for 3,479 shares valued at $210,688 was sold by Hyland M Elise.

Among 20 analysts covering EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 11 Hold. Therefore 45% are positive. EQT Corporation had 43 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was maintained on Friday, June 2 by RBC Capital Markets. The firm has Hold rating by Tudor Pickering given on Thursday, October 13. On Tuesday, July 21 the stock rating was initiated by Cowen & Co with Outperform. The firm has Buy rating given on Wednesday, February 3 by GMP Securities. The stock has Buy rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Friday, August 26. The stock of EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) earned Hold rating by Jefferies on Tuesday, January 12. The stock of EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) has Hold rating given on Friday, April 7 by Jefferies. As per Friday, December 9, the company rating was downgraded by Seaport Global. As per Monday, October 24, the company rating was initiated by Credit Suisse. The stock of EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) has Accumulate rating given on Wednesday, January 13 by Seaport Global.

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Detroit Tigers lineup: Mahtook in CF, McCann at C vs. Boston Red Sox – Detroit Free Press

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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run during the first inning Friday in Boston.(Photo: Bob DeChiara USA TODAY Sports)

When: 7:15 p.m.

Where: Fenway Park, Boston.

TV: Fox (Channel 2 in Detroit).

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates).

First-pitch weather forecast: Partly cloudy, 77 degrees.

Probable starting pitchers: RHP Justin Verlander (4-4, 4.63 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Sale (7-2, 2.89 ERA).

Tigers lineup:

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B 2. Nick Castellanos, 3B 3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B 4. Victor Martinez, DH 5. J.D. Martinez, RF 6. Justin Upton, LF 7. Mikie Mahtook, CF 8. James McCann, C 9. Jose Iglesias, SS

Game notes: A titanic matchup on the mound on national television at Fenway Park. On one side is Verlander, who left his last start on Sunday early with a tweak in his right groin. But he said he's good to go and won't miss a start. On the other side is Boston's prized pick up from the off-season, who has become the ace of the staff. He leads the AL with 119 strikeouts already this season.

More: Tigers crumble in eighth, lose to Boston Red Sox, 5-3

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For starters: Smith is in CF and batting leadoff – Tampabay.com (blog)

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Mallex Smith, recalled today from Durham to replace the injured Kevin Kiermaier, will start tonight in centerfield and bat leadoff as the Rays open a four-game weekend series against the As.

Smith began the season with the Rays and was batting .261 with a .346 on-base percentage in 23 at-bats over nine games before going on the DL with a hamstring injury.

He was optioned to Durham once he recovered.

The Rays acquired Smith from Seattle in January moments after Seattle acquired him from Atlanta in part because he can play center and serve as a backup for Kiermaier, should the two-time Gold Glove-winning centerfielder get hurt.

The need arose.

Alex Cobb returns to the mound with an extra day of rest after allowing a career-high 14 hits and a career-high nine runs in Seattle last Saturday.

The As are throwing righty Andrew Triggs.

The As lineup features a pair of former Rays C Stephen Vogt and RF Matt Joyce.

Here are the lineups:

AS

R. Davis CF

Joyce RF

Lowrie 2B

K. Davis DH

Alonso 1B

Healy 3B

Vvogt C

Pinder SS

Brugman LF

Triggs

RAYS

Smith CF

Dickerson DH

Longoria 3B

Morrison 1B

Souza RF

Rasmus LF

Beckham SS

Robertson 2B

Sucre C

Cobb RHP

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Political correctness even infiltrates realm of ilnesses – New Castle News

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Editor, The News:

Political correctness is not only attacking our First Amendment and attempting to destroy our ability to communicate, it is putting the lives of Americans in jeopardy.

There are politically correct illnesses such as AIDS and breast cancer.

AIDS is not like, for instance, prostate cancer because a specific act must be committed before you contract AIDS.

A study by the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that diseases such as AIDS and breast cancer have strong political lobbies, such as the Red Ribbon campaign and covering everything and everybody in pink, and receive more federal money.

Dr. Ernie Bodai, a surgeon from California, got a special stamp issued that raised $50 million to fight breast cancer, which is laudatory. But he has been unable to win a similar prostate cancer stamp. He stated, The prostate cancer community is 10 years behind the breast cancer groups in terms of being acknowledged and receiving funds from the National Institute of Health. Hopefully, since this injustice occurred, he was able to receive that stamp.

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Prostate cancer strikes more men than breast cancer strikes women every year. The latest figures I have in prostate cancer 235,000, breast cancer 215,000 incidence rate per 100,000 is 172.3 to breast cancer 135.1.

Political correctness took hold when Obama was first elected and made his apology tour in the MIddle East, refusing to acknowledge that America is the greatest nation on earth. Everything is relative, is how he related to his country. Now on our campuses, some even refuse to use male or female or anything gender specific. God help us if they begin running the country.

Oh, was I allowed to say God?

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Vox Populi: ‘Liberalism and political correctness are proving to be the downfall of our republic.’ – Savannah Morning News

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Tell the big wigs at the Savannah Morning News to the let the Vox Populi have an entire page to itself.

If we went by the old clich that if you cant say something nice, dont say nothing at all, Vox Populi would cease to exist.

Im all for a toll bridge on to Tybee Island. That way, every time one of those pretentious people wants to come into Savannah, they can pay to come in and pay to go back home.

I hear so many negative things in the Vox Populi. I would just like to wish everyone that reads this to have a wonderful and blessed day. God bless all of you.

It is pathetic in todays world that a grown person cannot get over being called a name. This is not second grade, people. Grow up.

We in the United States should be proud with President Trump pulling out of the Paris environmental accords. We are on the same level as Syria and Nicaragua.

Pence and Trump, Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

If Kathy Griffin is the canary in the coal mine, then the American people have spoken. They dont want to have anything to do with her or so-called free speech.

The zoning issue regarding Cumberland Island is so depressingly familiar. Nature loses out to development in every case it seems. Georgia wont realize what it lost until its gone.

Liberalism and political correctness are proving to be the downfall of our republic.

When if ever can we declare America is great again?

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Cloning Yourself in Photos or Videos – Fstoppers

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Cloning Yourself in Photos or Videos
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Hackers caught cloning activist Twitter accounts to spread fake news … – The Independent

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Designed by Pierpaolo Lazzarini from Italian company Jet Capsule. The I.F.O. is fuelled by eight electric engines, which is able to push the flying object to an estimated top speed of about 120mph.

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A humanoid robot gestures during a demo at a stall in the Indian Machine Tools Expo, IMTEX/Tooltech 2017 held in Bangalore

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A humanoid robot gestures during a demo at a stall in the Indian Machine Tools Expo, IMTEX/Tooltech 2017 held in Bangalore

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Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

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Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

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The giant human-like robot bears a striking resemblance to the military robots starring in the movie 'Avatar' and is claimed as a world first by its creators from a South Korean robotic company

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Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

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Waseda University's saxophonist robot WAS-5, developed by professor Atsuo Takanishi

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Waseda University's saxophonist robot WAS-5, developed by professor Atsuo Takanishi and Kaptain Rock playing one string light saber guitar perform jam session

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A test line of a new energy suspension railway resembling the giant panda is seen in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

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A test line of a new energy suspension railway, resembling a giant panda, is seen in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

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A concept car by Trumpchi from GAC Group is shown at the International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China

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A Mirai fuel cell vehicle by Toyota is displayed at the International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China

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A visitor tries a Nissan VR experience at the International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China

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A man looks at an exhibit entitled 'Mimus' a giant industrial robot which has been reprogrammed to interact with humans during a photocall at the new Design Museum in South Kensington, London

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A new Israeli Da-Vinci unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by Elbit Systems is displayed during the 4th International conference on Home Land Security and Cyber in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv

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Electrification Guru Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart talks about the electric Jaguar I-PACE concept SUV before it was unveiled before the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S

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The Jaguar I-PACE Concept car is the start of a new era for Jaguar. This is a production preview of the Jaguar I-PACE, which will be revealed next year and on the road in 2018

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Japan's On-Art Corp's CEO Kazuya Kanemaru poses with his company's eight metre tall dinosaur-shaped mechanical suit robot 'TRX03' and other robots during a demonstration in Tokyo, Japan

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Japan's On-Art Corp's eight metre tall dinosaur-shaped mechanical suit robot 'TRX03'

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Japan's On-Art Corp's eight metre tall dinosaur-shaped mechanical suit robot 'TRX03' performs during its unveiling in Tokyo, Japan

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Singulato Motors co-founder and CEO Shen Haiyin poses in his company's concept car Tigercar P0 at a workshop in Beijing, China

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The interior of Singulato Motors' concept car Tigercar P0 at a workshop in Beijing, China

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Singulato Motors' concept car Tigercar P0

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A picture shows Singulato Motors' concept car Tigercar P0 at a workshop in Beijing, China

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Connected company president Shigeki Tomoyama addresses a press briefing as he elaborates on Toyota's "connected strategy" in Tokyo. The Connected company is a part of seven Toyota in-house companies that was created in April 2016

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A Toyota Motors employee demonstrates a smartphone app with the company's pocket plug-in hybrid (PHV) service on the cockpit of the latest Prius hybrid vehicle during Toyota's "connected strategy" press briefing in Tokyo

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An exhibitor charges the battery cells of AnyWalker, an ultra-mobile chasis robot which is able to move in any kind of environment during Singapore International Robo Expo

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A robot with a touch-screen information apps stroll down the pavillon at the Singapore International Robo Expo

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An exhibitor demonstrates the AnyWalker, an ultra-mobile chasis robot which is able to move in any kind of environment during Singapore International Robo Expo

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Robotic fishes swim in a water glass tank displayed at the Korea pavillon during Singapore International Robo Expo

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An employee shows a Samsung Electronics' Gear S3 Classic during Korea Electronics Show 2016 in Seoul, South Korea

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Visitors experience Samsung Electronics' Gear VR during the Korea Electronics Grand Fair at an exhibition hall in Seoul, South Korea

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Amy Rimmer, Research Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, demonstrates the car manufacturer's Advanced Highway Assist in a Range Rover, which drives the vehicle, overtakes and can detect vehicles in the blind spot, during the first demonstrations of the UK Autodrive Project at HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground in Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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Chris Burbridge, Autonomous Driving Software Engineer for Tata Motors European Technical Centre, demonstrates the car manufacturer's GLOSA V2X functionality, which is connected to the traffic lights and shares information with the driver, during the first demonstrations of the UK Autodrive Project at HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground in Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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Ford EEBL Emergency Electronic Brake Lights is demonstrated during the first demonstrations of the UK Autodrive Project at HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground in Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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Full-scale model of 'Kibo' on display at the Space Dome exhibition hall of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center, in Tsukuba, north-east of Tokyo, Japan

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Miniatures on display at the Space Dome exhibition hall of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center, in Tsukuba, north-east of Tokyo, Japan. In its facilities, JAXA develop satellites and analyse their observation data, train astronauts for utilization in the Japanese Experiment Module 'Kibo' of the International Space Station (ISS) and develop launch vehicles

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The robot developed by Seed Solutions sings and dances to the music during the Japan Robot Week 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight. At this biennial event, the participating companies exhibit their latest service robotic technologies and components

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The robot developed by Seed Solutions sings and dances to music during the Japan Robot Week 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight

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Government and industry are working together on a robot-like autopilot system that could eliminate the need for a second human pilot in the cockpit

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Aurora Flight Sciences' technicians work on an Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automantion System (ALIAS) device in the firm's Centaur aircraft at Manassas Airport in Manassas, Va.

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Stefan Schwart and Udo Klingenberg preparing a self-built flight simulator to land at Hong Kong airport, from Rostock, Germany

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3 Books on the Evolution of the Gay Rights Movement – New York Times

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As gay pride month kicks into gear, culminating in ebullient parades across the country, here are three books that take a look at the history of the gay rights movement. Photo. VICTORY (2012) The Triumphant Gay Revolution By Linda Hirshman 443 pp.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr marvels at how sports defy evolution – SFGate

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Golden State Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr laughs during press availability on practice day during NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Golden State Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr laughs during press availability on practice day during NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Warriors Steve Kerr marvels at how sports defy evolution

CLEVELAND The Warriors dominance this postseason has left many wondering: Could Golden State beat the greatest teams in NBA history in a best-of-seven series?

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, thickly laying on the sarcasm, told a large scrum of reporters after shoot-around Friday that the Warriors would have no shot.

Theyre all right, Kerr said of the pundits who reckon Golden State would get outplayed by elite teams from past generations. They would all kill us. The game gets worse as time goes on. Players are less talented than they used to be. The guys in the 50s wouldve destroyed everybody. Its weird how human evolution goes in reverse in sports. Players get weaker, smaller, less skilled. I dont know. I cant explain it.

Though much of the chatter has centered on whether the 1995-96 Bulls could beat Golden State in a seven-game series, Magic Johnson made sure his Showtime Lakers joined the discussion. Johnson said Monday night that those Lakers teams would sweep the Warriors, and his reasoning was simple: Theyre too small. Im sorry. Too little.

Asked Tuesday about Johnsons comments, Golden State power forward Draymond Green chuckled before saying: Thats my thoughts.

In becoming the first team in NBA history to open the playoffs 15-0, the Warriors had won by an average of 16.2 points. It prompted ESPN to ask some Las Vegas bookmakers to set the odds in a game and series between the 2016-17 Warriors and Jordans 95-96 Bulls team that went 72-10 en route to an NBA title. Five of the six bookmakers had Golden State favored.

As for Warriors guard Stephen Curry? He doesnt see much need to compare Golden State against past teams.

Its kind of comedy to me, Curry said. The hypothetical game is never one Ive played. I dont want to be in that situation where youre having to argue that.

Kerr on return: When Kerr announced April 21 that he was taking an indefinite hiatus from the bench, his goal was clear: find an answer to the chronic pain that has plagued him for almost two years.

Though he still deals with intense head and neck pain, the Warriors head coach was well enough to return to the sideline before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Kerr, intent on focusing on winning a championship, has been relatively mum on what specifically went into his decision to come back. Roughly 90 minutes before tip-off of Game 4 on Friday night, he offered a bit more insight.

Its just fun, Kerr said of why he returned to the bench. Its fun, and I felt better. That was my barometer. If I felt better, I was going to do it.

Acting head coach Mike Brown went 11-0 during Kerrs hiatus from the sideline. Now, with Golden State nearing the end of another long season, Kerr still faces plenty of doubts. The hope is that a solution to his chronic pain will come this summer.

Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.

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