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Jack Milko

Rory McIlroy opposes LIV Golf players becoming European Ryder Cup captains

Rory McIlroy celebrates his Sunday Singles win at the 2023 Ryder Cup. | Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

LA JOLLA, Calif. — To the surprise of nobody, Rory McIlroy opposes LIV Golf players becoming European Ryder Cup captains in the future.

McIlroy, who will make his eighth straight appearance on the team at Bethpage Black in September, indicated as such ahead of this week’s Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines.

“I would have to be convinced,” McIlroy said when asked...

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David Gilbert

DOGE’s Website Is Just One Big X Ad

The source code for the new Department of Government Efficiency’s “official US government website” points to X as its primary source of authority, while sharing links to the site sends users to x.com.

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Emily Mullin

A Nose-Computer Interface Could Turn Dogs Into Super Detectors

Startup Canaery is partnering with a US Department of Energy lab to develop neural implants for rats and dogs that are capable of decoding what they smell.

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Cue The Makeover Montage: Anthropologie Is Offering An Extra 40% Off Sale Items

When the famous Somerset dress is an *extra* 40% off, you jump into action.

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David Gilbert

DOGE’s Website Is Just One Big Twitter Ad

The source code for the new Department of Government Efficiency’s “official US government website” points to X as its primary source of authority, while sharing links to the site sends users to x.com.

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James Dator

Donald Trump Jr. is pushing for a ‘steroid Olympics,’ because the world isn’t dumb enough already

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What a great timeline we live in.

In what’s bound to only be the 20th stupidest thing today, Donald Trump Jr. is making a multi-million investment into the “Enhanced Games,” which intends to be the Olympics on steroids, literally.

Casting aside the pesky shackles of things like “morals,” “talent,” and “fair play,” the “Enhanced Games” will embrace athletes who can stick as many needles in their ass as possible to compete...

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Score a new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for $150 off at Amazon

SAVE $150: As of Feb. 13, get the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for $499.99, down from its usual price of $649.99. That' a discount of 23%.

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Grab discounted gift cards for a last-minute Valentines Day present: Save at Instacart, Victorias Secret, Lyft, and more

SAVE UP TO 20%: Save up to 20% on digital gift cards to popular retailers like Ulta, Instacart, Victoria's Secret, Lyft, Google Play, and more at Amazon.

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YouTube TV drops all Paramount channels amid contract negotiations

YouTube TV is very lucky that football season just ended.

Due to evidently unsatisfactory contract negotiations, Google's cable alternative streaming service (of which I am a subscriber) will drop all Paramount channels after Feb. 13. That's today, in case you hadn't checked the calendar yet. The measure was announced on YouTube's blog and in an email to subscribers, claiming Google's "good faith negotiations" haven't yet found a resolution.

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Spirobs shape-shifting robot moves like an octopus and grips like an elephant

Inspired by nature’s most adaptable creatures, SpiRobs is a new kind of soft robot developed by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China. Unlike traditional robotic arms that rely on rigid grippers, SpiRobs can bend, wrap, and adjust its shape to interact with objects more naturally—much like an octopus or an elephant trunk. With a success rate of over 95%, it can handle everything from delicate eggs to objects 260 times its own weight. Its simple, motor-free...

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Twisted Metal Season 2 trailer revs up for one hell of a demolition derby

Peacock's driving back into mega vehicular battles with a wild lineup of drivers in the second season of Twisted Metal, Michael Jonathan Smith's adaptation of the SingleTrac games — and one of the TV shows we're looking forward to this year.

Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz return as John Doe and Quiet, ready to take on the dangerous demolition derby tournament against 16 other drivers. And from the looks of the trailer, things are going to get...dramatic.

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The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker is over $100 off at Amazon for great portable tunes

SAVE $124.74: The Marshall Middleton portable Bluetooth speaker (black and brass) is on sale at Amazon for just $175.25, down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 42% discount.

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Amazon deal of the day: Enhance your iPad experience with $30 off the Apple Pencil Pro

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 13: OUR TOP PICK Apple Pencil Pro $99 ...

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Get Amazons Echo devices up to 36% off ahead of Presidents Day

SAVE UP TO 36%: Ahead of President's Day, shop the best deals on Amazon Echo devices. Get bestsellers like the Echo Pop for just $29.99 or the Echo Auto, which is 36% off.

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Team up with other Tarnished and pre-order Elden Ring Nightreign

PRE-ORDER NOW: As of Feb. 13, you can pre-order all three editions of Elden Ring Nightreign from the Bandai Namco Store, including the Collector's Edition.

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Google Maps is adding weather incident reporting

Google Maps is adding functionality that'll help folks deal with weather-related road issues while driving.

This week, Android Police spotted that Google Maps added new report-types — flooded road, low visibility, and unplowed road — aimed at helping drivers navigate or avoid dangerous weather problems. In other words, you'll be able to report these sorts of incidents to Google Maps similar to how drivers report police presence, a stalled vehicle, or other such issues that pop up while...

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Elon Musk says hell stop trying to buy OpenAI if it stays a nonprofit

Elon Musk said he'll withdraw his $97.4 billion bid to buy OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker stops trying to become a for-profit company.

The latest installment in the Musk versus OpenAI saga comes from a court filing submitted on Wednesday, caught by CNBC. "If OpenAI, Inc.'s Board is prepared to preserve the charity’s mission and stipulate to take the 'for sale' sign off its assets by halting its conversion, Musk will withdraw the bid," read the filing submitted in the U.S. District Court of...

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The Gorge review: Romance and sci-fi clash in this Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller two-hander

If you're tired of online dating, why not try being stationed alone in a watchtower by a mysterious chasm? The latter method turns out to be surprisingly successful in The Gorge, as director Scott Derrickson's (The Black Phone) new sci-fi thriller doubles as the world's most unlikely meet-cute.

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The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) and Miles Teller (Spiderhead) as...

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It's Not You, It's Definitely Him: 12 Red Flags Your Man Is Not Mr. Right, As Told By "One Of Them Days"

If he's coming between you and your bestie, it might be time to think about things.

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Jack Healy, J. David Goodman and Edgar Sandoval

Since Trump’s ‘Emergency,’ What Is Actually Happening on the Border?

Bored troops are standing watch, shelters have emptied from McAllen, Texas, to Tucson, Ariz., and border patrols speed through miles of frontier, finding no one in sight.

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