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A mechanic says that someone brought their 4-year-old Ford Edge into his shop. He couldn't believe it had such major problems, like a busted engine, and came to the conclusion that Fords aren't "made to last."

When Windows XP launched on August 24, 2001, the official system requirements included a computer with a Pentium processor of at least 233MHz, 64MB of working memory, and 1.5 GB of storage space.

Innovative solutions are needed to meet the rise and spread of fake news in Africa

The $700 Humane AI Pin didn’t have the best launch, mainly because reviewers got their hands on the pint-size wearable chatbot and realized a lot of features didn’t work as well as advertised. Now, the company that made the device, headed up by two ex-Apple developers, is reportedly looking to sell the company for…

When a film is a huge success, we often imagine studios pressuring filmmakers to follow it up. “Get the sequel out fast,” is the prevailing thought. And while sometimes that happens with varying degrees of success,George Miller told io9 he didn’t feel any pressure to follow up Mad Max: Fury Road after that film’s…

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As I've said before, when the history of the fall of American democracy is written, Murdoch, Ailes and Fox "News" will be in the first paragraph. If they didn't create the right wing echo chamber, they shot it up with steroids; there's really no way to undo the system-wide damage they've done. — Read the rest

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1. One Month After Launch, AI Pin Maker Humane Seeks a Billion Dollar Sale  Gizmodo
2. Wearable AI Startup Humane Is Said to Explore Potential Sale  Bloomberg
3. The Humane AI Pin is in trouble  Yahoo! Voices
4. Humane is looking for a buyer after the AI Pin's underwhelming debut  The Verge
5. Humane explores sale after difficult wearables launch: Bloomberg  Business Insider

Social media powerhouse TikTok announced Tuesday that it would start cutting global operations and marketing employees Wednesday.

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Is “Hump Day” still a thing?

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MLB news roundup

Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!

What a relief.

The A’s began a six-game homestand yesterday, hoping to get an eight game losing streak behind them against the Rockies. For the fourth straight game they fell behind in the first inning, but Aaron Brooks gutted out out a quality start, Abraham Toro hit the go-ahead dinger, and ho hum, Mason Miller struck out the side in the ninth to seal a desperately needed 5-4 comeback victory. Читать дальше...

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Is your bullpen not the best? Just don’t use them.

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Columbus Clippers 8, Omaha Stormchasers 7

Box Score · Clippers improve to 19-26

Columbus got a strong starting pitching performance from Darren McCaughan, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins for cash. McChaughan had a quality start, allowing one run on three hits in six innings with five strikeouts and two walks.

The bullpen struggled mightily, with Mason Hickman, Anthony Gose... Читать дальше...

Green homes are in high demand with energy-efficient homes spending fewer days on the market and attracting more views per listing.

An American tourist who has been detained in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was found in her luggage is speaking to CBS News about her experience. In total, five Americans each face up to 12 years in prison on the island. None were carrying firearms.

Korai Kitchen, a Bangladeshi restaurant run by a mother-daughter duo, is drawing national attention despite both not having any professional restaurant experience. Their mission is to highlight the rich food and culture of Bangladesh.

Inspired by socialites and bohemians of the 1920s, Erdem Moralioglu created a color-drenched wardrobe that swung from low-key to lavish.

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The fall of Roe v. Wade was just the latest in a long line of attacks on reproductive rights in the South. Ash Williams is fighting to make access easier

In the latest drama series from David E. Kelley, Jake Gyllenhaal leads a strong cast in a whodunnit for Apple TV+.

In Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series, Jake Gyllenhaal hopes to be Presumed Innocent and not proven guilty. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow — which of course previously begat the 1990 Harrison Ford/Greta Scacchi/Bonnie Bedelia film — the eight-episode series covers a horrific murder that upends […]

Inspectorio's new State of Supply Chain report, shows the supply chain industry is behind the curve when it comes to technology adoption.

The limited edition Absinthe boasts substance and style with the new M690 movement and a beautiful green dial.

With 220 million members in 35 markets, Play Points is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs. Google today is updating Play Points with “exciting new perks and rewards” across three areas.