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The Differences Between the New ‘Apple Upgrade’ and the Old ‘iPhone Upgrade Program’

9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-upgrade-vs-iphone-upgrade-program-here-are-the-key-differences/

Ryan Christoffel, writing for 9to5Mac: Apple Upgrade launched this week, and the iPhone Upgrade Program is being discontinued as a result. But despite some similarities, the two offerings are not the same. Here are the key differences. I wrote yesterday that there seem...

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What Songs Will Be in Garth Brooks' Setlist for His 2026 Tour?

What songs do you want to hear on Garth Brooks' setlist in 2026? We have some ideas. Continue reading…

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European Countries Aren't Lifting A Finger To Help Whiskey Pete

Our European allies are refusing to help the United States create a joint patrol of the Strait of Hormuz until they see an actual and lengthy cease-fire in Trump's war with Iran. Mr. Testosterone, the US Secretary of Defense, asked the UK and France to lead the coalition bu...

TPM – Talking Points Memo
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PHOTOS: TPM and The Handbasket Get Together in Brooklyn

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our event at Crystal Lake bar last night in collaboration with...

TPM – Talking Points Memo
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Just $3,017 To Go!

We’re right on the cusp of a big Drive milestone – $400,000, 80% of the way toward our goal of...

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The Best Music Of 2026 So Far

The Best Music Of 2026 So Far
Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music and musical topics I’ve been fixated on recently. We are just over the halfway point of the year, and after a robust first quarter, the first half of 2026 has turned out to be a fascinating year of musi...

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Woman in the Sun, 1961 #americanart #newrealism

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Digger, 1882 #vangogh #realism

Longreads
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This, Too, Shall Pass

"Our guts have never been more optimized—but have the scat chats gone too far?"

Ars Technica
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If a quantum computer outperforms normal ones, can you tell if it's right?

If a quantum computer outperforms normal ones, can you tell if it's right?

Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can't be verified classically.

Political Wire
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The Tradeoffs in Improving Comments

The discussion about improving Political Wire’s comments has already demonstrated why this is difficult. But leaving everything unchanged is not a neutral choice either. The current system already excludes people who are tired of hostility, repetition and off-topic battles. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. […]

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Vance on the economy:

"The thing that I'd ask for the American people is a little bit of patience."

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Trump: We took the freedom of speech away

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Fox host: I think it is alarming that we have not been able to see or hear from any of the Iranian people. Do they have drinking water, food?

Trump: Do you remember when we had lunch years ago at Trump Tower? You have not changed. You may be even better looking.

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RFK Jr. suggests Americans can more easily afford groceries if they start eating liver instead of beef:

"Most of the cheap cuts of meat are very inexpensive. ... You can buy liver"

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Inside an AI TikTok Shop Slop Factory That Shills Supplements Recalled By the FDA

Inside an AI TikTok Shop Slop Factory That Shills Supplements Recalled By the FDA

How a company called Rosabella used AI content to market its supplements: "If you’re trying to sell health products to a 50-year-old, well, make your avatar 50 years old."

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LinkedIn Introduces a 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button

LinkedIn Introduces a 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button

Following 404 Media's reporting on how LinkedIn is full of AI slop, the platform is giving users a chance to report it when they see it.

WIRED
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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.

Political Wire
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Trump Says He May Pull Todd Blanche’s Nomination

“President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office,” the Associated Press reports. “Trump doubled down Thursday on choosing his former personal lawyer as the nation’s top lawman, calling him ‘a STAR’ and said he will […]

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The legacy of the Luddite movement changes when you zoom...

The legacy of the Luddite movement changes when you zoom out a bit. “The development of cooperatives around the world is another story that should not end too abruptly. We could still be weaving it today.”