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Ken Bensinger

How Elon Musk and the Right Are Trying to Recast Reporting as ‘Doxxing’

Right-wing influencers are criticizing journalists who have published public information about government employees.

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Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and John Ismay

A New Kind of Defense Secretary Saves His Ammunition for Domestic Enemies

Pete Hegseth has spent much of his first weeks in office focused on culture wars while saying little about America’s adversaries.

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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Trump’s intelligence chief

Trump’s announcement of Gabbard in November sent shockwaves through the national security establishment, adding to concerns that intelligence-gathering would be politicized, and weakened, during his second administration.

Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. representative with little intelligence experience, was confirmed as the top U.S. spy on Wednesday, as Republicans lined up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump‘s most controversial picks.

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Yellowjackets Season 2 Recap: Everything you need to remember before watching season 3

Yellowjackets Season 3 is finally here after almost a two year wait! Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards is here to walk you through everything you need to remember going into season 3.

The first two episodes ofYellowjackets Season 3 will stream on Paramount+ with Showtime on Feb. 14, with new episodes weekly.

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Hackers are targeting your password manager app

Do you use 1Password, LastPass, NordPass, or any other password manager? You're not alone. According to a 2023 Security.org study, roughly one in three people use a password manager to secure their login information. Password managers make logging in to your apps, social media accounts, and other online services easy.

They're also increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals.

According to a new report from cybersecurity firm Picus Security, cyberattacks on password managers and similar...

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The best deals from Samsungs Presidents Day sale: Save on The Frame TV, Galaxy Buds, and more

The best deals from Samsung's Presidents' Day sale at a glance: Best TV deal Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D TV ...

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Apple TV is now available on Android

Apple TV+ and Apple TV are among those services you associate with Apple devices alone, but that changes today.

Apple just announced that the Apple TV app, as well as the Apple TV+ streaming subscription and MLS Season Pass content, are now available natively on Android.

To try it out, download and install the Apple TV app on Google Play on your device and sign up to start watching. If you don't have an Apple TV subscription, you don't have to commit right away, as Apple offers a 7-day free...

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After Posting Crypticly About Her Relationship On TikTok, "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Star Jen Revealed She's Pregnant

"After dealing with the backlash from Season 1 and stepping into Season 2 with a lot of baggage, this pregnancy has been the toughest."

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Jennifer Mattson

Apple’s ambitious health study will collect data on sleep, aging, periods, and more from iPhone and Apple Watch users. Here’s how to opt in

Apple says the study, conducted with Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, will help it design devices that are better for physical and mental health.

Apple is launching its first major holistic health study in five years to determine how Apple products, including iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods, can “play a role in advancing and improving physical health, mental health, and overall well-being.” It may be Apple’s most ambitious study yet.

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Jesus Diaz

A new airplane silently broke the sound barrier. It looks nothing like NASA’s X-59

Thanks to upgraded engines and advanced computers that monitor weather in real time, Boom Supersonic achieved the holy grail of flight.

From the moment Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time in 1947, zipping from New York to Paris in less than three hours became every traveler’s dream. It’s a dream that shattered as soon as everyone realized supersonic flight was really annoying for people on the ground. That’s why NASA and Lockheed Martin created the X-59 Quesst,...

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Noa Dalzell

Indiana Fever guard joins Seattle Storm in latest WNBA free agency move

Photo by Bri Lewerke/NBAE via Getty Images

Erica Wheleer, who was a veteran presence for Caitlin Clark and the Fever last season, join the Storm.

Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler is heading to the Seattle Storm, she revealed on the Easy Buckets show on PlayersTV on Wednesday.

On Twitter, Wheeler expressed her excitement for the move: This next chapter will be a chapter that will WRITE itself! …it’s not about money or anything! Only work! I just need to let God do his work thru...

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Eric Holthaus

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.

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Barkley backs Swift, doesn't get fans' 'hate' at SB

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he doesn't understand why fans booed pop superstar Taylor Swift when she was shown on the videoboards during Super Bowl LIX.

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UNLV football player found dead in apartment

UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred from Kentucky after last season, was found dead in an off-campus apartment. He was 21.

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Fly one-way for as low as $59 during Southwests From our Heart to Yours Sale

$59 ONE-WAY FARES: Fly Southwest from just $59. Book select one-way trips through Feb. 13.

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This viral trend makes you sit down with your younger self

If you've spent time scrolling on TikTok lately, you've probably noticed a new trend: getting coffee with your younger self.

The trend is usually text that says something to the effect of "I met my younger self for coffee, and this is how I've evolved" overlayed on top of a video or photo of a creator.

SEE ALSO: As TikTok faces a ban, creators brace for an uncertain future

Take, for instance, this TikTok video from Giuli, or @puffy817, with more...

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Captain America: Brave New World review: Can Harrison Ford and Anthony Mackie save the MCU from itself?

Captain America: Brave New World is a perfect example of studio math gone wrong. On paper, the 35th MCU entry should be a sure-fire winner. 

First off, it's part of a long-running and successful movie and TV franchise that seems unstoppable. At its center is the dynamic Anthony Mackie, whose charmingly cocky Sam Wilson hero-lands into the role of Captain America, bringing with him some flashy upgraded gear like working wings made of Vibranium, courtesy of Wakanda. Then, to add some...

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Snag the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $50 off at Amazon

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 12, get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $349.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 13%.

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Apple just announced the Powerbeats Pro 2, but the originals are 48% off at Best Buy

SAVE 48%: The original Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $129.99, down from the MSRP of $249.95. That's a savings of $119.96.

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Book with Ticketmaster Travel and save up to 57% on tickets and hotel combos

SAVE UP TO 57%: Through March 6, save up to 57% on hotels with Ticketmaster Travel. Book your event tickets and hotel together, or just a hotel near your event.

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