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Even Some Of The Loudest Kids’ Online Safety Advocates Are Now Warning Against Social Media Bans

We’ve been talking for a while now about how the rush (much of it driven by politicians’ obsession with Jonathan Haidt’s mostly debunked book) to ban kids from social media is dangerously stupid. It misdiagnoses the problem and creates a solution that both does not work and makes actual problems worse. Previous reporting has already […]

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Melon’s Odyssey On The Black Market For Life-Saving Cat Medicine

"While Melon lay dying under my bed, I contacted the Facebook group."

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Jamey Johnson Reveals Toby Keith’s Spicy Golf Habit

Jamey Johnson says Toby Keith's golf trash talk was so good it would mess with your head long after the round was over. Continue reading…

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June 15, 2026: Trump buys up to $250k in IBM and up to $250k in Nvidia

June 22, 2026: Trump signs 2 executive orders supporting quantum computing, drawing public praise from IBM and Nvidia.

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Select Walmarts Now Offer Tap-to-Pay

Walmart is finally joining the tap-to-pay era, and your phone or smartwatch could soon work at checkout just like it does almost everywhere else. Continue reading…

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Sean Duffy Launches Delusional Rant Attacking Canada

Trump has started another trade war with Canada, and sycophantic Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was Johnny-on-the-spot on Fox News Sunday to belittle our valued trade partner and neighbor to appease the bloated narcissism of Demented Donald. "Canada wants the benefits...

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Tim Scott Defends Darline Graham’s Qualifications

“Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) said Sunday he is ‘very confident’ in Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) winning her GOP primary runoff for Senate in the Palmetto State this week,” NewsNation reports. Said Scott: “It’s one of the reasons why I waited 30 days to make sure that I felt like she was ready. I can tell […]

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This person, presumably a developer, will never use AI. First reason, you become dependent, is a true and valid concern. But other parts of their argument are not true. It’s really good at explaining things I already know about, where journalists and Wikipedia are awful in comparison.

https://corkmac.app/our-ai-stance/

Electrek
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China is about to get solar cars, but they won’t work as well as you hope

Fuyao Glass, one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive glass, has listed a new product for sale that it says can generate electricity from a car’s roof glass. But before you get too excited: this doesn’t mean solar-powered electric cars are right around the corner.

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These New York State Parks Have A Serious Tick Problem

A pair of New York State Parks have more ticks than almost every park in the nation. Continue reading…

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New York Students Struggling In School: Numbers Prove It

New York just released its school test scores and the numbers are raising some red flags. Continue reading…

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Daily Deal: The Ultimate Microsoft Office 2021/365 Training Bundle

StreamSkill has combined seven of their best Office 2021/365 courses to create this awesome Ultimate Microsoft Office 2021/365 Bundle. Whether you’re a student, an office professional, a business owner, a freelancer, or just someone who wants to get started with the most widely used Microsoft programs, this course bundle is for you. Join now and […]

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Bessent Unveils Sweeping Campaign of Sanctions on Iran

“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday unveiled a sweeping campaign of financial sanctions and diplomatic pressure designed to sever Iran’s remaining links to the global economy,” the Washington Post reports. “Dubbed ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ the initiative is aimed at closing loopholes in the existing U.S. financial dragnet. The Trump administration has repeatedly put sanctions on […]

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Lisa Kudrow is up for two Emmys for the final season of The Comeback, about an actress who will endure almost anything to keep working. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about her character’s delusion and how the show has captured different eras of Hollywood. Kudrow also talks about a life-changing trip to Belarus, being a straight-laced girl, and watching Friends after her co-star Matthew Perry’s death. 

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Heybike Titan moto-inspired full suspension e-bike launch, EcoFlow 572Wh RIVER 3 Plus power station bundle $319, Segway, more

Heybike is leading this week’s Green Deals kick-off with an early-bird launch deal on its newest Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike (with two battery configuration options) starting from $1,399. Right behind that we spotted the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Po...

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MN State Fair, Racket Turns 5, Karmel Mall Cash Mob: This Week’s Best Events

MN State Fair, Racket Turns 5, Karmel Mall Cash Mob: This Week’s Best Events

Plus Ren Fest, Mizna at Baba's, and a Turf tribute to Shania Twain.

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JD Vance on how ICE shot and killed a man in Maine: When I look at that case, I see a country trying to enforce its laws.

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Homing pigeons may sense the Earth’s magnetic field...

Homing pigeons may sense the Earth’s magnetic field using superparamagnetic macrophages in their livers. So metal! 🤘

WIRED
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My Daily Driver Gaming Headset Is Super Cheap Right Now

I love this multi-device headset, and right now it’s cheaper than what I paid for it in March.

Electrek
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How a Toyota dealer cut energy costs 55%, even with DC fast chargers

A Toyota dealer on Long Island says it cut its energy costs by an average of 55% over three months by putting solar, battery storage, DC fast chargers, and AI-powered energy management under one roof.