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Answer 8 Quick Questions To Reveal Your 2025 Soundtrack

Packed with iconic hits to inspire and energize you all year. ????

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Adam Rasgon

Israel and Hamas Are Said to Be Nearing Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

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Did California cut $100 million from its fire budget? Yes and no.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched California Fire Facts, a new webpage to combat misinformation and debunk rumours about the Los Angeles fires. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer quite as much clarity as it could.

False and misleading information about the L.A. fires has swiftly been circulating on social media, with many users pointing fingers and attempting to assign blame for the disaster. At least 24 people have been killed in the fires so far, while more than 12,000 buildings...

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 14

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for...

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China is considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk, report claims

From the "please not this again" department comes the news that China is looking to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to (who else?) Elon Musk.

According to Bloomberg, Chinese officials are "evaluating" this option as TikTok gets increasingly close to getting banned in the U.S.

TikTok tried to fend off the ban, which goes into effect on Jan. 19, through legal means, with no luck so far. To stop the ban, ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, would have to find a buyer for TikTok's U.S. arm, as...

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The Conversation

L.A. wildfires may have contaminated drinking water systems. Here’s what to know

Several local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about the potentially unsafe drinking water.

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue to battle the infernos. Parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and other California communities are now unrecognizable.

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Art Markman

Here’s what a good boss does during a company crisis

If you want to be a good leader, these are the basic things you must have in order before a crisis hits.

It’s easy to be in a leadership role during good times. You’re the equivalent of Oprah telling everyone in the audience that they just got a new car. But, when times are tough, that’s when you have to look in the mirror and say “that’s why they pay me the big bucks.”

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The Conversation

Why seawater is used as a last resort to fight wildfires

Saltwater corrodes firefighting equipment and may harm ecosystems, especially those like the chaparral shrublands around Los Angeles that aren’t normally exposed to seawater.

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So when the winds are calm enough, skilled pilots flying planes aptly named Super Scoopers are skimming off 1,500 gallons of seawater at a time and dumping it with...

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Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman

The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says

Huione Guarantee, a gray market researchers believe is central to the online scam ecosystem, now includes a messaging app, stablecoin, and crypto exchange—while facilitating $24 billion in transactions.

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27 Home Products Amazon Customers Are Loving Right Now

Just a little peek into what everyone else is putting in their Amazon carts. (Spoiler alert: It's things like cute ladles, electric lunchboxes, and easy faucet covers to help make January bearable.)

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 14, 2025

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve...

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How to unblock TikTok for free

TL;DR: Bypass geo-restrictions to unblock TikTok from anywhere in the world. The best service for unblocking TikTok is ExpressVPN.

Will TikTok actually get banned in the U.S.? It has always seemed like a far-fetched idea, but the Jan. 19 deadline is fast approaching without a resolution. Donald Trump wants to keep TikTok, but he doesn't become president until the day after the ban goes into effect.

If there's no workaround, you better come prepared.

If you're looking for the best way to...

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How to watch the 2025 Womens Ashes online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. England in the 2025 Women's Ashes for free on 7Plus. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

This year of sport has started off so strongly. We've already been treated to a number of tennis tournaments including the Australian Open, the Dakar Rally, and the NFL playoffs. And there's no slowing down, because the 2025 Women's Ashes is here to deliver weeks of top-quality cricket.

If you want to watch the 2025 Women's Ashes for...

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Turn AI writing into authentic, human-like content with this £33 app

TL;DR: For just £32.76 (reg. £884.61), get a lifetime subscription to Undetectable Humanizer, your go-to tool for transforming AI content into authentic, human-like text.

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Megan Specia

A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.

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Mark Landler

The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a right-leaning media that is hostile to Keir Starmer’s Labour government.

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Karoun Demirjian and Sharon LaFraniere

Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth

The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were presented to senators.

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Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said.

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Dave McMenamin

Lakers hoping to provide 'some joy' amid fire crisis

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs Monday to focus on something he hoped could be gained after so much has been lost.

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Rams overwhelm Vikes, Darnold for wild-card win

The Rams dominated the Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times, to win Monday night in an NFC wild-card game that was moved out of Southern California because of devastating wildfires.

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