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Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Zoë Schiffer

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?

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James Dator

Tommy Tuberville is still lying about Patrick Mahomes, and the QB responded

No President Trump, Tommy Tuberville never had anything to do with Patrick Mahomes.

It’s always awkward when you need to publicly correct someone’s mistake, but it can be even more bizarre when you choose to go along with it. That happened on Wednesday afternoon when President Trump praised Sen. Tommy Tuberville for finding and developing Patrick Mahomes, which is something that never, ever happened.

The weirdest part is that Tuberville was so afraid of correcting the President...

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McCaskey, longtime Bears matriarch, dies at 102

Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, the daughter of Hall of Fame team founder George Halas, died Thursday. She was 102.

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Grab a new Google Pixel 8 for $300 off at Best Buy

SAVE $300: As of Feb. 6, get the Google Pixel 8 for $399 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $699. That's a discount of 43%.

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Amazon deal of the day: Save $50 on Fitbits fanciest smartwatch

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 6: OUR TOP PICK Fitbit Sense 2 $199.95 ...

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Google had to change its Super Bowl commercial because AI got something wrong

We're expecting to see multiple AI-related commercials during Super Bowl LIX this weekend, but at least one of them had to be edited before the game because of basic, factual wrongness.

As initially spotted by X user Nate Hake, Google had to edit its Wisconsin cheese-themed Super Bowl ad (in which the Gemini chatbot dispenses "useful" information about cheese) because Gemini got something wrong. In the original version of the ad, Gemini's response claimed gouda constitutes up to 60 percent...

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Get an at-home blowout for under $33 with this Revlon One-Step deal

SAVE 53%: Shop the Revlon One-Step hair dryer at Amazon for 53% off. It's down to $32.99, down from $69.99, saving you $37.

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Love Hurts review: Proof the Oscar curse is thriving?

Winning an Academy Award may be the peak of an actor's career, not only because they are honored by an iconic gold statue in front of their gussied-up peers and a worldwide TV audience, but because the Oscar curse might come for them soon after. This bit of Hollywood superstition declares that after the heady high of an Oscar win, many an actor will suffer either a personal scandal, a box office bomb, or an inexplicable dry spell in casting. Now, you might well scoff at the idea of an Oscar...

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The muscle-restoring TheraGun Prime massage gun is $70 off at Amazon and Best Buy

SAVE $70: The TheraGun Prime massage gun is on sale for $229 at Amazon (Black) and Best Buy (Adventure Green), down from the usual price of $299. That's a 23% discount.

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Score Amazon Echo Buds for 61% off and get your groove on

SAVE $85: As of Feb. 6, get the Amazon Echo Buds for $54.99, down from their usual price of $139.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 61%.

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ICE is gaming Google searches regarding mass deportations, report suggests

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is allegedly altering publication dates on old press releases in order to skew Google results for mass deportations, according to an investigation by the Guardian.

First documented by an immigration lawyer who spoke to the publication under anonymity, first page Google results for state specific deportation searches have been surfacing outdated press releases from the immigration agency, exacerbating an environment of fear as federal officials...

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Over 25 Million People Are Gobsmacked After Seeing This Viral Video Showing What Happens When You Laugh During Pregnancy

"I started laughing during my ultrasound, and they found another baby. ????"

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Joel Khalili

The Untold Winners of the Trump Memecoin Frenzy

When US president Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, he sparked a trading frenzy. A constellation of little-known crypto platforms quietly profited.

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Noa Dalzell

The Golden State Valkyries have signed their first star — and she’s a great fit

Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images

Tiffany Hayes — last year’s Sixth Player of the Year — is headed to the Valkyries after a standout season with Las Vegas.

Tiffany Hayes is headed to the Golden State Valkyries, ESPN’s Alexa Phillippou reported on Thursday morning. Hayes, a 35-year-old veteran guard and prolific scorer, will headline the WNBA’s newest expansion team, joining her former Aces teammate Kate Martin and former assistant coach Natalie Nakase, who will...

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Rich Cimini

Ex-Vikings GM Spielman joining Jets' front office

Former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who assisted the Jets in their searches for a GM and head coach, is joining the franchise as a senior adviser.

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Pete Thamel

OSU's Day 2nd-highest-paid coach behind Smart

After leading Ohio State to the national title, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day has agreed to a new contract that is set to make him the country's second-highest-paid head coach.

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The Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker just dropped to under $80 at Amazon

SAVE 33%: The Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker is on sale at Amazon for just $79.99, down from the typical price of $119.99. That's a $40 savings.

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Get 20% off your Casetify purchase when you buy two items or more — safeguard your phone, tablet, and more

SAVE 20%: Get in your last minute Valentine's Day shopping with this deal at Casetify: Get 20% off your purchase of two items or more. Plus, get an extra 5% off select items. Use code VDAY25 at checkout.

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Score the picturesque Hisense Canvas TV for $300 off at Amazon

SAVE $302: As of Feb. 6, get the Hisense Canvas TV at Amazon for $697.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 30%.

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The Amazon Echo Glow is on sale for $25 — a great Valentines Day gift idea for kids

SAVE 17%: The Amazon Echo Glow smart lamp is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $29.99. That's a $5 discount.

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