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NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew into the sun's atmosphere on Dec. 24, coming within 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface and breaking the all-time record for a spacecraft's speed.
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Elon Musk reposted a critique of MacKenzie Scott for giving billions of dollars to liberal nonprofits, and said the giving concerned him. Read more ›
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Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Dec. 25 Strands puzzle, No. 297. Read more ›
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If TikTok is pulled from US app stores, brands that sell on its e-commerce platform, Shop, may struggle to find a new home. Read more ›
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The Mega Millions jackpot hit an estimated $1 billion on Tuesday ahead of the Christmas Eve drawing, according to the Mega Millions website. Read more ›
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Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, raised $6 billion, doubling its funding to $12 billion and its valuation to over $40 billion. Read more ›
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Elon Musk's tanking of a government funding bill also helped kill a modest increase in congressional salaries. Read more ›
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Elon Musk's xAI, the startup behind the Grok chatbot and Colossus supercomputer, raised $6 billion in a Series C funding round. Read more ›
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American Airlines grounded all its US flights for an hour on Christmas Eve because of a technical issue. Read more ›
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Following our report that Apple is internally testing iOS 18.2.1 for the iPhone, an anonymous social media account with a proven track record of sharing iOS-related information has revealed the upcoming software update's build number: 22C161. With the build number now known, the update is now confirmed. When the anonymous account shares a build number for an upcoming iOS version, the update is usually released no more than a week... Read more ›
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It's the time of the year to look back at our favorite brands and give our report cards. Samsung was the biggest smartphone maker in the world in 2024, which was a huge win. Its midrange and S series phones were very popular, but the foldables didn't have the best of times. Let's dig in. Winner: Samsung Galaxy A16 and A16 5G Samsung's entry-level Galaxy A16 and A16 5G are... Read more ›
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Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,285 for Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Read more ›
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Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 563 for Dec. 25. Read more ›
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The 'Elf' cast has gone on to become mega stars in their own right. See what Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, and Peter Dinklage are up to now. Read more ›
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Big Lots, Party City, and The Container Store are all facing either bankruptcy or demise. The news rounded off an already tough year for US retailers. Read more ›
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A beginner noticed some major differences between skiing and snowboarding. Stopping on a snowboard was easier, but ski poles were helpful. Read more ›
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Xerox is buying Lexmark for $1.5 billion, pending approval from regulators in China and the U.S. Read more ›
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In a newly filed lawsuit, Hollywood publicist Stephanie Jones says PR operatives defected from her firm and tried to ruin Blake Lively's reputation. Read more ›
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"A Complete Unknown" follows Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in the early '60s. Here's how the cast compares to the real-life people involved. Read more ›
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ASUS computer owners have been reporting widespread alarm after a Christmas-themed banner suddenly appeared on their Windows 11 screens, accompanied by a suspicious "Christmas.exe" process in Task Manager. The promotional campaign, first reported by WindowsLatest, was delivered through ASUS' pre-installed Armoury Crate software. It displays a large wreath banner that covers one-third of users' screens. The unbranded holiday display, which can interrupt gaming sessions and occasionally crashes applications Read more ›
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An AI system has outperformed human experts in distinguishing between American whiskey and Scotch, achieving 100% accuracy by identifying subtle differences in the chemical composition of the spirits. New Scientist reports: Andreas Grasskamp at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany and his colleagues trained an AI molecular odor prediction algorithm called OWSum on descriptions of different whiskies. Then, in a study involving 16 samples --... Read more ›
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Viral star Hailey Welch hasn't released a new episode of her podcast since her 'Hawk Tuah' cryptocurrency collapsed on launch day. Read more ›
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Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' Christmas halftime performance on Netflix could bring together the album's collaborators. Miley Cyrus, Shaboozey, and Rhiannon Giddens are among the potential surprise guests. Read more ›
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YouTuber MrBeast has shared the first 10 minutes of his Prime Video game show "Beast Games" on YouTube. Read more ›
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Along with a smart home hub and security camera, Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell that could unlock with Face ID. Read more ›
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The Best Buy 48-Hour Flash sale is offering doorbuster pricing on tech like Apple MacBooks, JBL Bluetooth speakers, and more. Read more ›
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Beyoncé’s halftime show for Netflix's NFL Christmas Gameday will bring the 'Cowboy Carter' experience to the field. Here's what you need to know. Read more ›
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Make sure you have the tools you need to keep your home cyber safe. Read more ›
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Viral star Haliey Welch hasn't released a new episode of her podcast since her 'Hawk Tuah' cryptocurrency collapsed on launch day. Read more ›
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Gift sustainably while still gifting something they'll actually use. I've pulled my favorite eco-friendly gifts, from workout sets made from recycled bottles to reusable versions of things that are usually thrown away after one use. Read more ›
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