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Fast Company

Kristin Toussaint

Wildfires are still ‘just hype’: Trump’s Energy pick stands by his past comments

During his confirmation hearings on Wednesday, oil and gas executive Chris Wright denied the link between climate change and worsening wildfires.

Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive who’s Donald Trump’s nominee for Energy Secretary, faced questions about his climate change denialism during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. 

ESPN.com

Hoffman: O's, Braves backed off deals with me

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder.

ESPN.com

Bo Jackson gives up $21M in lawsuit vs. family

Bo Jackson is giving up a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, whom he said harassed and tried to extort money from him.

ESPN.com

Saban, Meyer, Vick, Strahan top '25 HOF class

Urban Meyer will join Nick Saban in the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class, and Michael Vick and Michael Strahan are among the 18 former players who will be inducted next December.

ESPN.com

Associated Press

NCAA approves paying women's tourney teams

Women's basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.

ESPN.com

ESPN Staff

MMA rank 1-50: Pereira? Aspinall? Topuria? Which fighter will have the best year?

Which fighters will top our list of the best 50 fighters in MMA based on their expected 2025 performance?

The Verge

Umar Shakir

Cars with Android Automotive are about to get a lot more apps

Image: Umar Shakir / The Verge

Google is set to launch its Android Automotive app conversion program this February that helps developers convert their Android apps to in-vehicle screens.

As reported by Android Authority, the “Car ready mobile apps program” guides Android developers to make slight changes to apps so they can be available in vehicles with Google Play Store in the dash.

To start, Google is specifically looking for streaming entertainment, gaming, and browser apps,...

The Verge

Sean Hollister

DJI claims its decision to let drones fly in dangerous areas is not political

The DJI Mini 2, an older DJI drone. | Photo by Ryan Loughlin

DJI will no longer stop drones from flying over airports, wildfires, and the White House, passing the buck to US law enforcement to prevent some of the worst forms of drone misuse. Some are suggesting the curious timing of that decision is political, coming just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, weeks after the New Jersey drone hysteria, and days after a plane fighting the LA wildfires got taken down...

The Verge

Jay Peters

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim images show off its super-thin design

Image: OnLeaks and Smartprix

Samsung, like Apple, is rumored to be working on a super-thin smartphone, and on Wednesday, OnLeaks and Smartprix published renders of a phone they call the Galaxy S25 Slim.

The renders show a phone with a flat front, flat back, flat sides, and three cameras on the back — it seems to resemble last year’s Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S25 renders that leaked last week. However, it will apparently have a depth of 6.4mm, making it 1.2mm thinner than the...

The Verge

Emma Roth

Super Bowl LIX will stream for free on Tubi

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Fox announced on Wednesday that Super Bowl LIX will stream live on Tubi, its free, ad-supported streaming service, when it kicks off on February 9th, 2025. You’ll be able to stream the game in 4K for free from the service’s app on your phone or smart TV, without creating or logging into an account.

This is the first time the Super Bowl will be available on Tubi. It’s also its biggest live sporting event yet. The free streaming platform,...

BuzzFeed - Latest

RedNote — AKA, China's Version Of Instagram — Is Being Flooded By Americans In Need Of A New App Amid TikTok's Upcoming Ban

"Red Note got me wondering why we're always beefing with China. Love them."

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NYT > Home Page

Theodore Schleifer and Mike Isaac

Zuckerberg Will Host a Party for Trump’s Inauguration

Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, is one of several tech leaders expected to play a high-profile role in celebrating the new administration next week.

Wired Top Stories

Verity Burns

Microsoft Is Ending Support for Windows 10 Office Apps in October

As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The Verge

Emma Roth

Blue Origin is gearing up for a high-stakes launch with its New Glenn rocket

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Following a scrubbed launch attempt and weather-related delays, Blue Origin will once again try to send its New Glenn rocket into space for the first time. During the attempt, the Jeff Bezos-owned space company aims to reach orbit, helping to further its goals of shuttling Project Kuiper satellites, equipment, and eventually humans into space.

Here’s what you need to know about when and how to watch New Glenn’s long-awaited inaugural launch.

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BuzzFeed - Latest

"I Wasn't Ready For The Devastation At The End" – 17 Movies That Caught Us Off Guard In A Super Sad Way

"Near the end she leaned over and said 'I’m so sorry, this was a bad idea'."

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Mashable

Trump inauguration livestream: How to watch, who is attending, and when his presidential powers go into effect

On Jan. 20, following an embattled first term and tense election year — as well as two impeachments and a felony conviction, a first for any U.S. president — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for the second time.

Observers near and far are gearing up for the ceremony with bated breath, as many stand on guard for the President's remarks following his incitement to insurrection on Jan. 6, 2020 — an inflammatory speech that would later win him suspension from several...

Mashable

Save up to $450 off Asus laptops at Best Buy and level up your tech lineup

In the market for a new laptop? These great Asus models are on sale now at Best Buy:

Best Buy Asus Laptop Deals Best Asus Laptop Deal Asus TUF 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce...

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Get 6 months of free access to Amazon Music Unlimited when you grab a pair of Echo Buds

SAVE $59.94: Prime members can grab a black pair of Echo Buds for $49.99 and get 6 months of free access to Amazon Music Unlimited, which saves you a total of $59.94.

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Mashable

YouTuber GamersNexus sues Honey over alleged scam

YouTuber GamersNexus has filed a lawsuit against Honey and PayPal for the alleged affiliate commission scam.

On Tuesday, GamersNexus posted a video on its YouTube channel announcing legal action it's taking against Honey's parent company PayPal. The Youtuber is suing for wrongful business practices by "manipulating last-click attribution to ensure that they hijack content creators’ affiliate commissions," said the legal complaint filed by consumer protection law firm Cotchett, Pitre, and...

Mashable

Snag a free gift and 35% off skincare tech at Solawave

SAVE 35%: As of Jan. 15, you can get 35% off select skincare devices at Solawave, plus a free gift on orders $150+.

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