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Noa Dalzell

Former Indiana Fever wing joining Seattle Storm is a win-win move

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Katie Lou Samuelson heads to Seattle after mutually parting ways with the Fever last month.

Katie Lue Samuelson is headed to the Seattle Storm, Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press reported on Thursday. It’s the latest move in a busy WNBA free agency, and one that seems to benefit both the veteran forward and a Seattle organization looking to contend next season.

Samuelson, a 27-year-old wing, most recently played for the Indiana Fever. But,...

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Jack Milko

Top-amateur Luke Clanton inks Nike Golf deal ahead of next PGA Tour start

Luke Clanton during the first round of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. | Photo by Ken Murray/Getty Images

Luke Clanton, who is on the precipice of earning his PGA Tour card, signed an endorsement deal with Nike.

Luke Clanton received another sponsor’s exemption and will play in next week’s Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. When he does so, he will have a new look and wear Nike Golf apparel at a PGA Tour event for the first time.

Clanton announced on his Instagram Thursday that he...

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HP announces a security flaw (and fix) for many laser printers

You might want to update the firmware on your HP laser printer, pronto.

HP published a security update on its website confirming that there are three separate security flaws affecting several models of laser printers. According to HP, certain LaserJet printers "may potentially be vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege when processing a PostScript print job." The company didn't reveal any other details, but that certainly sounds bad. Fortunately, there are firmware...

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The durable and summer-ready Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 just dropped to its lowest price ever

SAVE 32%: The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 (black) is on sale at Amazon for $135.44, down from the standard price of $199.99. That's a savings of $64.55 and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Remember the Rabbit R1? The company just introduced a new Android AI agent.

Do you remember the AI wearable gadgets that were all the rage last year? Two of the biggest physical products just resurfaced this week after falling out of the limelight following underwhelming releases: Humane and Rabbit.

Humane announced it was killing its Ai Pin less than one year after launching it, effectively confirming it was a failure.

Rabbit, however, appears to still be kicking. In fact, the company just released a preview video that showed off a demonstration of its new Android AI...

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Google pulls Gemini from its iOS search app, driving users toward standalone AI app

Google really wants you to download its Gemini app. The tech giant is pulling the AI tool from its iOS search app — you know, the Google app — in an apparent effort to push you to the Gemini app.

The tech giant alerted customers to the change in an email.

It read, in part, via 9to5 Google:

"We're making some changes to create an even better Gemini experience on iOS. Gemini is now available as its own app, and that's now the best place to use Gemini. To continue using Gemini, download the...

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Tiny ant-like robots lift objects 350 times their weight

Researchers at Hanyang University are developing tiny microbot swarms that connect, move and change shape when controlled by magnets. While still in early development, researchers believe they could eventually be used for tasks like delivering medicine, clearing blockages, or even environmental cleanup.

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Give your PC superpowers with Copilot and Windows 11 Pro for A$28

TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for only A$28 through 30 March — that’s a 90% discount.

If you thought AI would only be a fad, take a look at Microsoft. As we speak (or read?), they’re making computers infused with Microsoft Copilot, their latest AI technology. But something even cooler? You don’t have to get a new device to get Copilot — just upgrade to Windows 11.

And, if you’re going for it, go all the way and get the Pro version with the most features, like remote desktop...

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An Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel series is on the way, and weve already got theories

Avatar: The Last Airbender turns 20 years old on Feb. 21, 2025. So what better way to celebrate than with news of a sequel series?

As reported by Variety, Nickelodeon and Avatar Studios announced on Feb. 20 that a new Avatar show, titled Avatar: Seven Havens, has been greenlit. The 2D animated series, headed up by Avatar creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, is currently in production, and will span 26 half-hour episodes over the course of two seasons (or "books").

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Sofia Carson takes a second chance on life in sweet The Life List trailer

Sofia Carson (Carry-On) experiences a second coming-of-age in Netflix's upcoming film The Life List, based on the novel by Lori Nelson Spielman.

Carson stars as Alex, a young woman grieving the loss of her mother (Connie Britton, Zero Day). However, her mother is still with her in the form of video messages she left Alex before her death. In these messages, she asks Alex to check off items from a list of goals she wrote as a teenager, including "go all out in a mosh pit" and "do stand-up...

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Tim MacMahon

AD progressing, but out at least 2 more weeks

Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks with the groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut, while the Mavericks said Thursday their star forward is making good progress in his recovery.

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Alcaraz stunned by Lehecka in Qatar quarters

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.

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Dave Wilson

Texas, USC latest programs to nix spring games

Texas and USC have joined Nebraska in canceling their spring games.

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Michael Rothstein

After fizzled tailgates, Falcons superfan 'Birdlady' faces criminal charges

Clients say they paid for parties, but when the goods didn't arrive, some called law enforcers for help.

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David Fucillo

Spurs lottery odds for No. 1 pick after Victor Wembanyama season-ending injury

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The Spurs received bad news coming out of the All-Star break. We break down what it means for their NBA Draft Lottery odds.

The San Antonio Spurs received devastating news on Thursday as superstar Victor Wembanyama is out for the rest of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The team has shut him down after testing during All-Star weekend and they’ll figure out next steps Thursday night when they host the Phoenix Suns.

The Spurs...

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Joseph Acosta

Shemar Stewart is the NFL Draft’s most curious case study

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How can a guy with 4.5 career sacks go in the top 10?

The 2025 NFL Draft class is the perfect example of not only drafting guys for what they are now, but for what they can become. It’s the push-pull of getting instant impact now versus banking on your own development program and coaching that can turn a player into a superstar. Personally, I think this draft class has some really nice talent along the offensive and defensive lines, and Texas A&M...

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Mark Schofield

Can the Spurs repeat history?

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Will the Victor Wembanyama injury allow Spurs to repeat their Tim Duncan lottery history?

The 1996-1997 San Antonio Spurs limped, literally and figuratively, to a 20-win season.

Standout center David Robinson missed the first 18 games of the season as he worked his way back from a back injury, and the Spurs began the year with a 2-13 record. Head coach Bob Hill was fired after 18 games, and replaced by general manager Gregg Popovich. While Robinson returned...

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Lily McDonald

Walmart stock price falls on disappointing forecast, but the retail giant is not worried about tariffs

Even though the company’s earnings and revenue topped estimates, Walmart said its profit growth will slow in the current fiscal year. Here’s what to know.

Walmart shares fell early trading on Thursday after it posted its fourth-quarter earnings results. Despite an increase in sales, the retail giant said it expected profit growth to slow during this fiscal year.

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Matt Reynolds

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

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