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3 signs of online grooming you're likely to miss

Teens and parents alike may consider themselves familiar with classic signs of online grooming. For victims, that includes withdrawing from friends and family, becoming secretive about online activity, and sharing explicit images of themselves.

But predators are so skilled at deceiving their victims that signs of online grooming can actually be subtle and hard to detect, says Lauren Coffren, executive director of the exploited children division at the National Center for Missing & Exploited...

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Score an M1 MacBook Air refurb and save a ton of cash

TL;DR: On sale for $514.99 (reg. $1,499), you can own a "Grade A" refurbished M1 MacBook Air that’s good for your budget and the planet.

Looking to upgrade your tech without draining your bank account or adding to e-waste? A refurbished M1 MacBook Air (2020), currently marked down 65% to $514.99, could be the answer to all your eco-friendly, budget-saving dreams. This isn't just about owning a sleek Apple device; it’s about making a choice that’s good for you and the planet. After all,...

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Microsoft Office software you can own — at a price you won’t believe

TL;DR: Get a lifetime device license for the 2019 Windows version of Microsoft Office for just $24.97 until Oct. 27 at the Mashable Shop — no subscriptions, just productivity.

Whether you love them or merely tolerate them, Microsoft software like Word and Excel are essential for workplace productivity.

And with this Microsoft Office deal at the Mashable Shop, you can get the whole Office suite for $24.97 (reg. $229). While this is a slightly older version of the suite, it's hard to argue...

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Get a wireless CarPlay adapter for only $45 and upgrade your ride

TL;DR: The Ottocast wireless CarPlay adapter is on sale for only $44.97 (reg. $89.99) through October 27.

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Explore like a kid again with a handheld LCD microscope on sale for 30% off

TL;DR: Zoom in on life’s tiny details with a portable handheld LCD microscope with 4-inch screen on sale for $69.97 (reg. $100) through October 27.

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Get a powerful charger for just $35 and banish battery worries

TL;DR: Wake up to a fully charged iPhone every morning with the Speedy Mag Wireless Charger, on sale for $34.97 ($119.95) through October 27.

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'The Franchise' review: New HBO comedy asks if superhero films are 'killing cinema'

"Have you ever thought, 'I'm killing cinema'?"

That's the question that third assistant director Dag (Lolly Adefope) asks first assistant director Daniel (Himesh Patel) while working on fictional superhero flick Tecto: Eye of the Storm.

SEE ALSO: 40 shows we can't wait to see this fall

It's a question that's been asked of a lot of comic book movies lately, especially with superhero fatigue setting in and filmmaking legends like Martin Scorsese...

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Can't wait until Prime Day? Get up to $100 off Shark vacuums and air purifiers during Walmart's Shark Days

GET $100 OFF: Get up to $100 off Shark vacuums, air purifiers, and more during Walmart's Shark Days sales event.

The best Shark Days deals: Best robot vacuum deal Shark Matrix 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop $249 at...

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Snag a Shark Navigator Lift-Away upright vacuum for under $100 ahead of Prime Day

GET $102 OFF: As of Oct. 5, you can get the Shark Navigator Lift-Away XL for just $97 at Walmart. That's a $102 discount.

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How the Push to Avert a Broader War in Lebanon Fell Apart

Diplomats thought both Israel and Hezbollah supported a call for a temporary cease-fire. Then Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader.

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Harris Will Appear in a Whirlwind of Interviews, Most of Them Friendly

After mostly avoiding interviews as her campaign began, the vice president will hold several this week, including with Howard Stern, Stephen Colbert and the hosts of “The View.”

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Melinda French Gates’s New Life: Abortion Politics and Kamala Harris

After her divorce from Bill Gates, Ms. French Gates came into her own billions of dollars, with which she could do whatever she chose. She used to insist on appearing nonpartisan, but no more.

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Trump’s Rambling Speeches Reinforce Question of Age

With the passage of time, the 78-year-old former president’s speeches have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past, according to a review of his public appearances over the years.

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How business schools can show they’re making a positive societal impact

What is ‘societal impact,’ and can it be measured?

Back in 1970, the economist Milton Friedman famously argued that businesses have a single responsibility: to increase profit. For decades, the so-called “Friedman doctrine” amounted to dogma in certain circles, including at many business schools.

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How rockets could travel to Mars in half the time with nuclear thermal propulsion

Nuclear propulsion could have a leg up on chemical propulsion for a few reasons.

NASA plans to send crewed missions to Mars over the next decade – but the 140 million-mile (225 million-kilometer) journey to the red planet could take several months to years round trip.

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Yonason Goldson

Why seeing is not always believing, and what to do about it

The way we see others, interpret their actions, and assess their character, may have more to do with our own perception and external circumstances.

What if you couldn’t see others as they really are? 

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Stephanie Vozza

4 questions to avoid asking in a first-round interview

These aren’t necessarily bad topics, but in the early stages of interviewing, it’s important to emphasize your enthusiasm for the role.

You made it to the end of the first interview. Chances are, the hiring manager will ask this final question: Do you have any questions for me? You probably know you should ask something—having a question at the ready will show that you’re interested—but there are some things better left unasked because they can send the wrong message.

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‘Oyster sommelier’ is now a job, thanks to this new oyster-education program

Two bivalve experts have pried open a whole new line of work for the hospitality industry.

When Jeremy Benson approaches a restaurant table as a sommelier, he’s prepared to talk about what you might expect: flavor profile, geography, terroir, and mouthfeel. Sometimes, he takes down a map from the wall to illustrate the origin of different varietals from across the globe. 

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32 Products For Anyone Who Wants A Cheap, Low Commitment Hobby

Skip the expensive pottery class and get this big ole $11 tub of air dry clay instead.

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Elon Musk Leaps to Trump’s Side in Rally Appearance

Mr. Musk, the world’s richest man and the leader of Tesla and X, endorsed the former president after the attempted assassination in July. On Saturday, he returned to the scene and made a spirited rally appearance.

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