The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield

In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict.

‘I Was Destroyed by It’: 4 Men on Abuse at Ireland’s Catholic Schools

After decades of silence, dozens of older men are talking about the sexual abuse they suffered at schools run by religious orders. We spoke to four of them.

Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down

Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV. It Wouldn’t Be Easy.

Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds.

House Ethics Committee Is Expected to Release Report on Matt Gaetz’s Conduct

Former Representative Matt Gaetz has been under investigation since 2021 over allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

The Full List of Biden’s Death Row Commutations

Here is a full list of those granted commutations, as well as the three men remaining on death row.

Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences Ahead of Trump’s Plan to Resume Federal Executions

Those affected by the president’s action on Monday are still subject to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Three men will remain on federal death row.

"Weaponized Incompetence": This Woman Is Wondering If She's An A**Hole For Just Doing All The Chores Herself

"This is a classic example - when someone does a job so badly that their partner doesn’t want 'help' because it’s just making things worse."

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X raises Premium Plus subscription pricing by almost 40 percent

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X has substantially raised the price of its top-tier user subscription in multiple regions to help bolster the platform’s creator payouts. The increase for Premium Plus came into effect on December 21st according to X, raising prices in the US from $16 per month to $22, or from $168 to $229 for annual subscriptions.

Many European countries like France, Germany, and Spain are impacted by a similar increase, taking monthly prices from €16 to €21. Monthly subscribers in...

Canoo reportedly puts staff on mandatory unpaid break for weeks

Canoo is having a very unmerry Christmas. Remaining employees of the beleaguered U.S. electric vehicle startup have been placed on a "mandatory unpaid break" according to TechCrunch, with no view to return for a few weeks at minimum. 

While it isn't uncommon for businesses to close around the end of the year, Canoo's decision to put staff on break from Monday is unlikely to be driven by holiday cheer. The company has been plagued by financial problems and furloughs, resorting to borrowing...

Apples RCS messaging support expands to a lot of new carriers

In late 2023, Apple finally added RCS support for the iPhone. RCS – or Rich Communication Services – is a communications standard for messaging, supported by most Android phones, offering features like group chat, high-res image and video sharing, and typing indicators.

Apple's own Message has similar features, but they previously worked only when you texted another iPhone user; if you happened to be texting with someone using Android, a lot of the advanced features were missing.

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AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines

Surrendering to algorithmic agents risks putting us under their influence.

25 Lowe’s Kitchen Products That Are Totally Worth The Space *And* The Money You Spend On 'Em

The city's hottest, most exclusive new restaurant is...your kitchen.

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The Absolute Best Blanket For Cats? This $15 Throw From Target

The Internet has spoken: This is the blanket your cat wants.

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32 Weirdly Adorable Products That You’ll Imprint On When They Arrive

Time to meet your new BFFs, this baby version of the Elf on the Shelf, a tiny "Fingerlings" monkey, and a shot glass shaped like a Stanley cup.

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25 Target Parenting Products That’ll Help You Through Those Intimidating Infant Months

From one parent to another, the right gear makes all the difference.

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Fast-track your IT journey with an all-in-one CompTIA certification bundle on sale for £40

TL;DR: Gain lifetime access to 15 CompTIA certification courses on sale £39.76. Get 15 courses and over 260 hours of IT training covering key certifications like A+, Network+, Security+, and more.

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These Christmas Movies Starring Black Casts Are Essential To Your Holiday Season

15 feel-good Black Christmas films, ranging from classic favorites to newer releases.

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Just 27 Boots From Amazon Reviewers Say Are Their Favorites For Winter

For snow, sleet, rain, *and* going out.

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It's Festivus — time for the airing of grievances! Drop your biggest complaints from the year below.

The election and people who listen to music without headphones in public.

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