/Top Stories/ Last Updated: Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 @ 7:21am EDT

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Beth Lindop

Van Dijk signs contract extension at Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a contract extension putting an end to speculation over whether this season would be his last at Anfield.

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Serena: I'd get 20-year ban if caught like Sinner

American great Serena Williams said she would have been banned for 20 years and stripped of her Grand Slam titles had she failed drug tests like men's world number one Jannik Sinner did last year.

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This Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox controller is under $80 at Amazon, and I’m pre-ordering it for the spikes alone

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER: As of April 17, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition is available for preorder at Amazon for $79.99. It ships on April 30 and includes bonus in-game content for Doom: The Dark Ages.

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Lepro’s AI smart lamp is down to under $70 at Amazon, and it might be smarter than me

SAVE OVER $10: As of April 17, Lepro TB1 AI Smart Table Lamp is on sale for $64.59 at Amazon after applying the promo code LEPRODAY.

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Score Sony WH-CH720N headphones for under $100 right now at Amazon

SAVE OVER $60: As of April 17, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale for $89 at Amazon. That's 41% off their list price of $149.99.

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Get 50% off the Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum and mop for a limited time

SAVE $800: As of April 17, the roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 50% off its list price of $1,599.99.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon

SAVE $90: As of April 17, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $289.99 at Amazon. That's 24% off its list price of $379.99.

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Wired Top Stories

Reece Rogers

If I Don’t Use AI, Will My Grandkids Still Think I’m Cool?

WIRED’s advice columnist pushes back on the idea that ChatGPT and other generative AI software tools foster connections with other people.

Wired Top Stories

Emily Mullin

Measles Cases Are Rising. Other Preventable Diseases Could Follow

Amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the US is also facing a surge in pertussis, or whooping cough. As vaccine rates drop, other diseases could be next.

Wired Top Stories

Emanuel Maiberg, Jason Koebler

This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”

Fast Company

Kristin Toussaint

Why Hyundai is doubling down on EVs—despite Trump’s war on the cars

Hyundai just opened a $7 billion manufacturing plant for electric and hybrid vehicles, and it plans to invest even more over the next few years.

When Hyundai recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Metaplant in Georgia, a $7 billion-plus factory that will manufacture both electric and hybrid vehicles, many lauded the South Korean automaker for its impeccable timing. The grand opening took place the same week that President Donald Trump announced a slew of upcoming tariffs,...

Fast Company

Elissaveta M. Brandon

Inside the new tactile tech bringing basketball to blind and low-vision fans

A new wave of haptic devices is transforming how blind and low-vision fans experience live sports—letting them track the game with their fingertips.

Barclays Center in Brooklyn is abuzz as the Brooklyn Nets’s Jalen Wilson catches the ball, readies himself, and releases a contested three. The ball arcs high above the Knicks defender’s outstretched arms and swishes through the net. As the stadium erupts, Bryan Velazquez throws a fist in the air. Even though he is blind, he knows that...

Fast Company

Hunter Schwarz

The 2026 Winter Olympic torches let the flame steal the show

The gleaming aluminum torches for the Milano Cortina Games are sustainable and minimalist.

The torches designed for Milano Cortina 2026, next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, were made in service of the flame.

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Amelia Nierenberg, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger, Robert Jimison and Jack Nicas

New Pushback to Trump’s Deportations, and Climate Research Under Threat

Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina.

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Save $20 on this budget-friendly massage gun

SAVE $20: As of April 17, the TOLOCO Massage Gun is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% saving on the list price.

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Upgrade your iPad with this impressive Apple Magic Keyboard deal

SAVE $20: As of April 17, the Apple Magic Keyboard is on sale for $329 at Amazon. That's 6% off the list price.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 17, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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Save 10% on the Apple Pencil Pro for a limited time

SAVE $13: As of April 17, the Apple Pencil Pro is on sale for $116 at Amazon. That's a 10% saving on the list price.

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