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A new Arctic Report Card recap shows how the Arctic has transformed in just 20 years, warming about twice as fast as the global average and losing most of its oldest sea ice. It's also triggering cascading impacts from "Atlantification" to permafrost-driven "rusting rivers" and more destructive storms. Scientific American reports: The first Arctic Report Card was released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 2006. Since then the... Read more ›
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Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 50% off other great deals. Read more ›
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Google has finally killed the Discover tab on Android TV, replacing it with a new 'Free' content hub. Read more ›
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A year of internal disorder, fluctuating priorities and colossal spending at Meta has rattled insiders and investors Read more ›
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Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is backing out of Paramount's $108 billion WBD bid. Read more ›
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The Google DeepMind CEO warns that some early AI startups are overvalued and the current pace of funding won't last. Read more ›
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Tragic images showing 50 mangled M.2 SSDs has been shared on social media. It looks like a naughty boy was the culprit. Read more ›
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An intriguing new rumor today confirms that there will be an iPhone Air 2 (even though it may only arrive in spring 2027), and it will add a second camera. This was first rumored last month, and it's nice to get a 'confirmation' of sorts (as much as any rumor can count as that). While today's report doesn't mention what the second camera will be, the rumor from November did... Read more ›
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Larian is using generative AI as part of its game development process, but CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed the studio's new Divinity game won't include anything AI-generated. Read more Read more ›
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Kyrgyzstan is making a bold play for the digital future and they’ve not gone halfway doing it. With the launch of USDKG, a $50 million gold-backed stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, the Central Asian nation is signaling that it’s ready to become a serious contender in global commerce. A hybrid approach to stability So, ... Read more ›
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Cate Blanchett says her beauty habits let her skip heavy makeup: "If your skin is in good shape, there's no need for a lot of cover-up." Read more ›
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Mozilla is in a tricky position. It contains both a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the internet a better place for everyone, and a for-profit arm dedicated to, you know, making money. In the best of times, these things feed each other: The company makes great products that advance its goals for the web, and […] Read more ›
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Oxford-based materials science startup A&B Smart Materials (A&B) has closed its €1.7 million (£1.5 million) “heavily oversubscribed” pre-Seed round to replace the synthetic sustainable superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) used in hygiene products and agriculture. The funding round’s principal investors include existing backer Sake Bosch, alongside new strategic investors, Caesar and Living Hope VC. Archipelago Ventures, Triple ... Read more ›
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If you want to understand how the US government works today, you should study President Donald Trump’s attempt to pardon a woman named Tina Peters last week. Peters is a former Colorado election clerk and a die-hard believer in the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen. In 2021, Peters committed a series of […] Read more ›
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Nick Reiner is set to be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his parents, director Rick Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Read more ›
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Despite changing its name and using decidedly bird-free branding, X is trying to hold on to its original Twitter trademarks, TechCrunch reports. The xAI-owned social media platform has updated its terms of service to include references to Twitter after previously only mentioning X, and seemingly attempted to counter a startup's petition to cancel the company's Twitter trademarks with a petition of its own.The startup X appears to be responding to... Read more ›
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Elon Musk, a billionaire who decimated the United States federal workforce using the Department of Government Efficiency, is not remembered fondly by the most powerful woman in Washington: Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff and the gatekeeper to President Donald Trump. In several on-the-record interviews with Vanity Fair's Chris Whipple conducted over the past […] Read more ›
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Beyond the everyday challenges of organizing memorable events that move the needle for companies, today's planners are under mounting pressure to inspire a burned-out workforce. New Orleans combines its rich history, deep culture, and modern innovation to host corporate experiences that spark creativity and foster connection. Read more ›
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Google is collapsing the gap between quick answers and deeper chats in mobile search. For travel brands, this could mean more queries — from inspiration to booking — will run through conversational interfaces, not blue links. Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence will play a role in TUI Group’s efforts to bring down costs within its markets and airline division. Read more ›
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A full recovery in inbound tourism isn't expected until 2029, and new fees and vetting requirements won't help. Read more ›
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Extreme vetting, along with more travel fees, could deter tourists ahead of major events like the World Cup. Read more ›
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For an inbound tourism sector already fighting headwinds, this move transforms the seamless ESTA process into a privacy minefield, likely pushing hesitant European and Asian travelers toward friendlier borders. Read more ›
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Booking's CFO thinks artificial intelligence can put his company on the offensive rather than the defensive. The odds are long but based on past performance you can't count them out. Read more ›
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The math is bad. Rising wages, taxes, insurance premiums, and other costs are outrunning revenue growth at many hotels. Read more ›
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All too often, choosing a destination for incentive travel forces meeting planners to prioritize either a busy city or rural country, business or wellness, modern developments or rich cultural experiences. Here’s how planners get to have it all on the island of Ireland. Read more ›
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The industry’s old geography-first segmentation model is breaking down as high-spending travelers increasingly share tastes and expectations shaped by global peer groups. Read more ›
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