Lots of wireless earbuds from top brands are on sale ahead of Prime Day

The best early Prime Day wireless earbuds deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II $169.95 at Amazon (save $109.05) ...

I’m a MacBook stan, but this Windows laptop I tested may convert me: 17 hours of battery life

The best Windows laptop we've tested in 2024 so far is — drumroll, please — the HP OmniBook X.

Not only does it have surprisingly long battery life, but its performance beats the likes of the M3 MacBook Pro and M3 MacBook Air. The OmniBook X is a part of a new wave of Copilot+ machines and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite PCs.

What is a Copilot+ PC?

If you've been out of the loop, one of the chuckle-worthy reasons Copilot+ PCs gained popularity is because Microsoft announced the new AI-powered...

Organizers Say Abortion Access Is Headed to the Ballot in 3 More States

Arkansas is the third state this week where organizers said they had collected enough support for a petition to enshrine some abortion access in the State Constitution.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Republican-Backed Abortion Regulations

The rulings were the latest blow for abortion opponents in Kansas, where abortion protections in the State Constitution have vexed Republicans for years.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2024 and the Problem With Too Much Fame

The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go.

As Democratic Convention Nears, 2024’s Divided America Rhymes With 1924’s

Hearing echoes of Independence Day a century ago, when Americans were clashing over race, religion, immigration and presidential candidates.

At Avignon Festival, Resisting the Far Right

Tiago Rodrigues said the Avignon Festival, which he leads, would become “a festival of resistance,” juggling activism with the premiere of a new play.

France’s Left-Wing New Popular Front Scored Big in Sunday’s Vote. Who Are They?

Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together.

Follow live: Portugal, France meet in Euro 2024 quarterfinals

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18 Moments From "The Bear" That Summarize Syd & Carmy's Relationship

Through the highs and lows of "The Bear," Syd and Carmy got each other's backs.

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Spain strike late to eliminate hosts Germany in ET

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarterfinal clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations.

Sources: Magic, Wagner reach $224M extension

Magic forward Franz Wagner has agreed on a five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension -- a deal that could become worth as much as $269 million, sources told ESPN.

Follow live: Portugal, France meet in Germany for Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri flex McLaren’s muscles on Friday at the British Grand Prix

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McLaren got off to a strong start Friday at the F1 British Grand Prix

A major story this Formula 1 season centers on how the chasing pack behind Red Bull has caught the 2023 Constructors’ Champions, setting up a vision of a title fight as the season enters its second half. Chief among that group? McLaren, as the darlings of last year’s second half have shown tremendous pace this year.

And if Friday is any indication at the...

Score today's best unlocked Samsung phone deal before it's gone

SAVE $50: Today, July 5, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A35 5G smartphone is on sale at Amazon for $349.99, taking 13% off its regular list price of $399.99.

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Serve up delicious smoothies, sauces and more with $20 off this Ninja personal blender

SAVE $20: As of July 5, the Ninja QB3001SS Fit Compact Personal Blender is on sale at Amazon for 29% off. That's $20 off its normal price of $69.99.

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This is likely the biggest password leak ever: nearly 10 billion credentials exposed

Cybersecurity researchers are calling it the largest password compilation leak of all time.

On July 4, a newly registered user on a popular hacking forum posted a file containing nearly 10 billion compromised passwords in plaintext. The post was first noticed by researchers at Cybernews.

"Xmas came early this year," user "ObamaCare" wrote on the forum. "I present to you a new rockyou2024 password list with over 9.9 billion passwords!"

RockYou2024 leaked password compilation

This gigantic list of...

Older Women Are Revealing What The 20th Century "Tradwife" Lifestyle Was Actually Like, And Some Of These Will Break Your Heart

"People also used to drink wine because the water wasn't safe to consume. Just because it's traditional, doesn't make it good."

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Gauff stops British qualifier Kartal at Wimbledon

Second seed Coco Gauff ended the dream run of British qualifier Sonay Kartal as the American marched into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-0 victory on Friday.

How to create PDFs on iPhones using Notes

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It may sound funny to say this, but PDF files — electronic copies of printed documents — are still around and are still very useful. Short for Portable Document Format, PDFs allow you to create a digital version of a paper document, letting you store and access them a lot easier than having to rifle through a filing cabinet.

While there are a variety of PDF apps available — Adobe Acrobat being the most well-known — you actually don’t...