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David Hale

Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.

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18 Under-The-Radar Movies That Deserve A Spot In The Cult Classics Hall Of Fame

It's time for a new generation of cult classics.

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Keep your eyes on the road with voice-controlled wireless car display on sale

TL;DR: Enjoy safer, hands-free driving with this wireless car display for $74.97 — now with free shipping, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility.

Upgrading your car’s tech doesn’t have to mean upgrading your car. This wireless heads-up car display puts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at your disposal for $74.97 — or better yet, just the sound of your voice. It’s all about keeping you connected without taking your eyes off the road.

With voice control, you can call, text, pull...

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Turn your screen into a window to the world with MagellanTV documentaries

TL;DR: MagellanTV's lifetime subscription — now $139.97 — lets you stream thousands of documentaries forever.

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Go paperless for life with a mobile document scanning app for $42

TL;DR: SwiftScan VIP gives you high-quality mobile scanning and document tools for life — all for $41.99 with promo code FESTIVE30.

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New year, new career in cybersecurity: Gain ethical hacking skills that pay $$

TL;DR: Get over 100 hours of expert ethical hacking training across 15 courses for just $34.97 through January 12.

If you’ve been eyeing a career in cybersecurity in the new year, this ethical hacking bundle is a great way to get started — and a lucrative one. With cyber threats as a growing concern, companies are paying top dollar for experts who know how to protect their digital assets.

This online learning package for $34.97 covers everything you need to know to break into the field,...

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Patricia Cohen

Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.

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Tracy Mumford, Eric Schmitt, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger

New Orleans Attack ‘Inspired by ISIS’, and a Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas

Plus, a breathalyzer test for marijuana?

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Jessica Hullinger

What to know about 5 key climate cases that could be decided in 2025

Courts will likely hear cases about ESG investing, infrastructure projects, and countries’ responsibility duties to combat climate change.

This year has been a momentous one for climate litigation, marked by some major wins. For example, in April, the European court of human rights ruled that Switzerland’s weak climate policies threaten its citizens’ human rights, paving the way for similar lawsuits across nearly 50 other countries. More recently, Montana’s Supreme Court backed 16...

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Jeff Beer

9 of the most impactful CMOs share their lessons from 2024—and predictions for 2025

Marketing leaders from the NFL, Disney, DoorDash, e.l.f Beauty, Mastercard, and more look backward and forwards.

As the year 2024 comes to an end, I’m looking back and thinking about what a marketer’s calendar looked like. Given the pace of culture, it’s measured less in months, days, and weeks, and more in hours. Yet there are moments and events that anchor so much brand activity, from the Super Bowl, to the Olympics, sports playoffs to award shows. Meanwhile, there are the constant...

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Elissaveta M. Brandon

Finally, a ‘laundry chair’ you can sit on

Inventor Simone Giertz designed an ingenious armchair with a swiveling backrest that doubles as a clothing rack.

We all have a random chair in our bedroom that we can never really sit on because it is blanketed in half-dirty laundry. Now, that chair has received a major upgrade.

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Eileen Smith

How to adapt the Japanese secret to a long happy life in your career

Four questions to ask that will create a road map for greater career fulfillment.

New year, new professional you? 

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Yasmin Gagne

WWE, Netflix, and the $5 billion bet on live wrestling

As ‘Raw’ makes its Netflix debut and prepares for a global audience, WWE is still wrestling with the toxic legacy of its complicated founder.

He was there to celebrate his appointment to the board of TKO Holdings, the conglomerate that talent agency Endeavor had created four months earlier by merging two leagues under its umbrella, WWE and the mixed martial arts league UFC. To his left stood Ari Emanuel, the Hollywood agent, CEO of Endeavor and now TKO, too. To Johnson’s right was...

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Adele Peters

5 things that make us hopeful about climate progress in 2025

2024 was the hottest year on record, but it was also a turning point for climate tech.

Climate change keeps getting harder to ignore. Phoenix lived through 113 consecutive days above 100 degrees last summer. A record number of fires burned in rainforests in South America in 2024. “Climate havens” like Asheville, North Carolina, were devastated by floods. Emissions keep growing. But it’s also true that climate solutions are rolling out faster than ever before. It took decades, for...

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Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025


Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. In this guide, I'll show you the top 10 AI tools that are revolutionizing content creation and making creators' lives easier.

Why You Need These AI Tools in 2025

Content creation has become more demanding than ever. Whether you're a social media influencer, marketer, or business...

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Thomas Heatherwick

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

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Kia recalls over 22,000 electric cars due to missing seat bolts

Kia has issued a recall of over 22,000 electric cars in the U.S. due to missing seat mounting bolts.

The recall impacts 22,883 Kia EV9 electric cars from model year 2024-25. The company states that some of these vehicles are missing second and third row seat mounting bolts, and as such "may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions, increasing the risk of injury." Launched in 2023, the Kia EV9 is the manufacturer's first three-row electric SUV.

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Jeremy Caplan

Windsurf Cascade uses AI to help beginners code games and applications

If there’s a game or app you’d love to make, you might finally be able to do so without professional help.

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