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Amazons spring sale has a robot vac with self-washing mopping pads for under $400

SAVE $400: As of March 28, the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum is on sale for $399.99 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. It's a full 50% off of the MSRP of $799.99 after a 38% flat discount plus an extra $100 coupon.

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PetSafes Litter-Robot dupe is on sale for under $350 at Amazons spring sale

SAVE $59.99: As of March 28, the PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin automatic litter box has a $59.99 coupon during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, bringing it down to $339.96.

Self-emptying litter boxes of the coveted egg shape typically require setting $600 to $800 aside — a steep ask for the average person when other recurring cat supplies keep adding up.

But there's an affordable hidden gem amongst the Litter-Robots and Leo's Loo Toos of the world. The PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin is already much...

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How Bob the Drag Queen weaves hip hop and history in his new book

Bob the Drag Queen has wowed us on multiple stages: Rupaul's Drag Race, The Traitors, We're Here, Dimension 20, and now as a novel writer. Here, he shares the journey of writing his first novel, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert.

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is available now.

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Okananwa leads Duke past UNC and into Elite 8

Oluchi Okananwa recorded her third double-double of the season to lead Duke past rival North Carolina and into the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA tournament.

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Sui-Lee Wee, John Yoon, Richard C. Paddock and Michael Levenson

High Toll Is Feared After Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.

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Karoun Demirjian, Stephanie Nolen, Michael Crowley and Elizabeth Dias

Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate USAID With Final Cuts

The staff of U.S.A.I.D. will be reduced to some 15 legally required positions. The agency employed about 10,000 people before the Trump administration entered office.

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Manisha Krishnan

Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth

The Natal Conference, which costs up to $10,000 to attend, features multiple matchmaking strategy sessions and onsite ministers so attendees can get married, WIRED has learned.

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Experts Say These Small And Easy Fitness Items Can Help Improve Your Bone Density

Three experts on bone health explain why your bone density is important and the types of exercise that can help.

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Facebook is making it easier to connect with friends again

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

That line of thinking could have saved Facebook a lot of trouble, but the social media site owned by Meta seems to be returning to its roots anyway.

One of the most striking changes Facebook made was to change its famous Feed. Instead of only seeing your friends, it began showing ads and recommended content. Now, years later, the Friends Feed is returning — kind of.

SEE ALSO: The book Facebook doesn't want you to read: What you...

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OpenAI responds to criticism of ChatGPTs Studio Ghibli-style images

After ChatGPT-generated images in the style of Studio Ghibli drew criticism online, OpenAI has shared a response addressing the backlash.

OpenAI released native image generation in GPT-4o earlier this week, with a live demo showing CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI staffers using ChatGPT to turn a selfie into an anime-style image that looked a whole lot like the unique and painstakingly crafted animated films of Studio Ghibli. Soon, Studio Ghibli-style versions of memes, selfies, and family photos,...

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45 products that are 50% off (or more) during Amazons Big Spring Sale

UPDATE: Mar. 28, 2025, 2:30 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with current pricing/availability and one new deal.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is its first major savings event of the year, and probably the last one on its calendar until Memorial Day weekend in late May. Knowing that (and the current state of the economy), the pressure is on for the retail giant to offer a slew of deals that translate into serious savings this week.

In its press release, on its homepage, and on its landing...

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Googles Pixel 9a finally gets a release date

The Pixel 9a now has an official release date.

According to Google, the Pixel 9a will finally hit store shelves in the U.S., Canada, and UK on April 10.

Google officially announced the Pixel 9a, the latest member of its Pixel 9a smartphone lineup, last week. The made-for-AI, camera-bump-less smartphone seems like a real steal at $499. However, there were issues immediately after Google's announcement.

The Pixel 9a was originally supposed to be available for pre-order on March 19 and hit store...

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Get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $32 less during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

SAVE $32: As of March 28, you can get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $127.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $32 price cut.

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Eve Upton-Clark

OpenAI’s Studio Ghibli-style images renew the debate Over AI and copyright

The internet’s latest obsession reveals both the magic and the murk of machine-made art.

This week, the internet had a rare opportunity to transform their selfies and family photos into stunning Studio Ghibli–style portraits. What started as a lighthearted trend quickly took a darker turn. Soon after “Images for ChatGPT” was unveiled on Tuesday, a tsunami of images generated in the distinctive Studio Ghibli style flooded social media. X users posted Ghiblified versions of their...

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If chemical plants want to emit toxic chemicals, they just have to email Trump and ask

Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency has set up an electronic mailbox allowing regulated companies to request a presidential exemption to a host of Biden-era rules under the Clean Air Act.

As part of a push to roll back dozens of environmental regulations, the Trump administration is offering coal-fired power plants and other industrial polluters a chance for exemptions from requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.

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Associated Press

Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who defrauded investors

Trevor Milton and his wife donated more than $1.8 million to a Trump re-election campaign fund less than a month before the November election.

Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year for fraud, was pardoned by President Donald Trump, the White House confirmed Friday.

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25 Beauty Products With Before-And-After Pictures That’ll Make You An Instant Believer

"I believe." — that one kid in The Polar Express talking about Santa. And now, you, talking about these game-changing beauty products.

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Mitchell Northam

Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach in the Big East retires. Who might get the job?

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Doug Bruno is stepping down from his post as the women’s basketball coach at DePaul after 39 years. The Blue Demons seemed poised to invest in the sport and make a solid hire.

DePaul announced Friday morning that longtime head women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno is stepping down after 39 years leading the Blue Demons. He leaves his post with 786 wins, which is 11th-most all-time among all Division I women’s basketball...

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Joseph Acosta

Jacksonville Jaguars’ NFL mock draft: 7-round projection for 2025 NFL Draft

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The Jaguars have the 2025 NFL Draft in the palm of their hands. What are they going to do with it?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a really good spot heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Sitting in the top five for the first time since 2022, they spent most of their free agency period filling out holes on the roster with solid veterans who will raise the floor. Now, the draft is for boosting their ceiling. It’s a little tough to...

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Alexa Philippou

Geno: Idea for two-host system 'ruined the game'

UConn coach Geno Auriemma reiterated his disdain for the NCAA's two-host regional system for the women's NCAA tournament, saying Friday "whoever came up with this super regional stuff -- and I know who they are -- ruined the game."

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