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Bad Kissing Techniques

The Desperado: They get a dreamy look in their eyes, then, before you know it, swoop in quick as a bandit and shove their tongue down your throat. The Zombie: Their lips are stiff and dead, and you want to whisper, “Pucker up, you lifeless weirdo,” but you can feel yourself ...

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Excerpts from The Believer: Sisyphus in the Capital

“A national psyche is loosened when someone is allowed to publicly flaunt the agreements we have all made with one another.” - - - Crime, punishment, and the legacy of TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’S failed coup. - - - These were among the remarks delivered to the people of Trinidad ...

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Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning

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How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.

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Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin

The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.

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Best Fitness Trackers of 2025 for Peak Performance

Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

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Looked at Threads for the first time in months. I haven’t missed it. I’m glad we have automatic cross-posting to Threads from Micro.blog, but I don’t personally need it and I rarely hear from people who use it. Maybe it works perfectly, or maybe other folks have lost interest in Threads too.

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Is Using a Stair Machine the Same as Climbing Stairs?

According to physics, one burns more calories than the other—and the winner might surprise you.

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Fur Trim System Review: Simple, Pain-Free Body Hair Removal

Thanks to this gadget, my grooming routine has never been easier (or more painless).

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Red Hat Goes All in on AI-Powered Lightspeed System Admin Tools 

launched a new generation of AI-driven system administration tools last week at its annual Red Hat Summit. The enhancements are

The post Red Hat Goes All in on AI-Powered Lightspeed System Admin Tools  appeared first on The New Stack.

WIRED
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I Converted My Photos Into Short Videos With AI on Honor's Latest Phones. It's Weird

The photo gallery app in Honor's latest midrange phones has an image-to-video generative AI feature powered by Google. It'll probably come to your phone soon.

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Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More

These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping aware of your surroundings.

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Toolmen

Even the best weapon is an unhappy tool.

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The Best Sweatpants: Our Top 7 Picks (2025)

Our top picks are comfy, cozy, and suited to every body.

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P&B: Sebastián Monía

This is the 92nd edition of People and Blogs, the series where I ask interesting people to talk about themselves and their blogs. Today we have Sebastián Monía and his blog, site.sebasmonia.com To follow this series subscribe to the newsletter. A new interview will land in y...

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What Are Exosomes and Why Are Skincare Experts Raising Red Flags? (2025)

We explain the SkinTok trends behind exosome treatments and why experts are so skeptical.

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12 Best Travel Adapters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.

WIRED
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Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library

Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.

WIRED
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Trump's Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back

Drag Race star Miss Peppermint is coleading Queer History 101, a virtual book club merging stories of queer resistance with community.

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Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?

A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday that many of President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, a decision that has threatened to derail his trade agenda. Victor Schwartz, the wine importer at the center of the case, explains why he decided to take on the president, and Je...

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MAGA Fury Erupts as Trump’s Epic Legal Loss on Tariffs Slowly Sinks In

President Donald Trump’s advisers are raging over a court ruling that temporarily blocked many of Trump’s tariffs. Stephen Miller called it “judicial tyranny.” Another top adviser called the judges “globalist.” And press secretary Karoline Leavitt seethed...