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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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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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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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American Airlines grounded all its US flights for an hour on Christmas Eve because of a technical issue. 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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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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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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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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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) warns that while most adults recognize the importance of wiping personal data from old devices, nearly 30% don't know how, and a significant number of young people either don't care or find it too cumbersome. The Register reports: Clearing personal data off an old device is an important step before ditching it or handing it on to another user. However, almost three in ten... 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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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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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 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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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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Xerox is buying Lexmark for $1.5 billion, pending approval from regulators in China and the U.S. Read more ›
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Despite their elite status, North Korea's "Storm" troops were ill-prepared for the war, South Korea's National Intelligence Service said. 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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The new Samsung flagships are bringing a strong rounded-corner game. Read more ›
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We may be stuck with just 12GB again, after all. Read more ›
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Never worry about a dead AirTag battery again with this clever accessory. Read more ›
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It's supposed to be used for group shots, but no one says you can't use it for som' illegal clonin'. Read more ›
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The long-awaited feature was added in the most recent update with zero fanfare. Read more ›
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Need a great tablet for a low price? The bang-per-buck ratio doesn't get much better than with the 10th-gen Apple iPad. Read more ›
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An update to the Android Switch app makes it easier to preserve your burst photos in the transfer. Read more ›
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