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Chronically online drivers are scarily distracted, survey says

On many roads across the U.S., this is a familiar scene: Drivers talk, text, click, scroll, read, and even film themselves to make social media content — all while piloting what is essentially a dangerous, or deadly, machine.

Maybe you are even among these drivers. After all, your phone and its apps are built to keep you engaged. And that console on your dashboard constantly needs your attention with its alerts about slowdowns, incoming calls, and missed messages.

A new survey commissioned...

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Wednesday Season 2 trailer is full of murder, mayhem, and a failed airport security check

Wednesday Addams is back to torment the citizens of Jericho alongside the students of Nevermore Academy for another semester, with Netflix releasing the first teaser trailer for Wednesday Season 2.

Back in the braids for Tim Burton's series is spooky star Jenna Ortega, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán as Wednesday's parents Morticia and Gomez Addams, Emma Myers as teen werewolf Enid Sinclair, Fred Armisen as everyone's favourite freaky uncle Fester Addams, and Joy Sunday as...

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review: Final Fantasy vibes and emotional maturity

Lately, AAA games have left me feeling a little uninspired. There’s a sameness to it all — big budgets, bigger expectations, and not a lot of heart. So when an AA game comes out of nowhere, clearly made out of a love for the game, it’s a real breath of fresh air.

That game is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut title from French studio Sandfall Interactive. A Western JRPG that proudly wears its Final Fantasy and Persona influences on its sleeve; it first turned heads at the Xbox Games...

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Google on trial: The future of Chrome, AI search, and the internet

Google is guilty. So, now what?

Last summer, Google lost a landmark antitrust case. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta declared that “Google is a monopolist,” finding the company acted illegally to maintain dominance over the search engine market.

SEE ALSO: Google just lost a big antitrust case for running illegal ad tech monopoly

Now, Google is back in court — this time for the remedy phase of the case, where the U.S. government argues what...

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Get a Kindle Colorsoft at its new all-time low price at Amazon

SAVE 20%: As of April 23, you can get a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) for $224.99, down from $279.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a savings of $55. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model yet.

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Build your own Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon for 20% off at Amazon

SAVE $17.04: As of April 23, get the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon for $67.95, down from is usual price of $84.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount.

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84% of the planet’s coral is now impacted by the worst reef bleaching event ever

It’s unknown when the current crisis—which began in 2023—will end.

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesday.

It’s the fourth global bleaching event since 1998, and has now surpassed bleaching from 2014-17 that hit some two-thirds of reefs, said the ICRI, a mix of more than 100 governments, non-governmental organizations...

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Scott Bessent Accuses IMF and World Bank of ‘Mission Creep’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their missions.

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Colby Smith

Can Trump Fire Powell? He Says He Won’t, But His Fed Battle May Not Be Over.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

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ESPN’s new NFL mock draft has 6 shocking selections rising and falling

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Pete Schrager used inside info for a mock, and it’s stunning.

There’s a new mock draft out, and this is one of the most fascinating yet. At ESPN Pete Schrager used information he’s hearing from around the league to put together a mock, and it has some jaw-droppers that change everything we thought we knew.

From trades nobody saw coming, to players plummeting down the board — here are the biggest surprises based on what Schrager is...

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The incoming Cadillac F1 team takes another big step toward joining the grid

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F1’s governing body signed off on the next big step for the incoming Cadillac team

The incoming General Motors/Cadillac Formula 1 team took another big step on their way to the grid on Wednesday.

F1’s governing body announced that the incoming team was officially approved as a power unit supplier for the 2029 F1 season. In a statement released on social media, the FIA announced that GM Performance Power Units LLC “has...

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Here’s Why People Are Jumping To Joshua Jackson’s Defense After His Latest Comments On Coparenting Caused A Bit Of A Stir

“That baby is 50% yours so you need to be there,” read one critical comment about Joshua’s latest quotes.

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Morel Biggie Bluetooth Speaker Review

Maximum bass and minimal features make for a beguiling mix from this beautifully made Bluetooth speaker.

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Henri Robbins

WobKey Rainy 75 Review: A Great Budget Mechanical Keyboard

Budget mechanical keyboards just keep getting better.

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Big Lots store openings update: Full list and map of every location that will reopen under new owner

The discount chain’s post-bankruptcy future is taking shape, with hundreds of stores expected to reopen across 15 states before the beginning of summer.

Fans of Big Lots who were devastated when the embattled retailer filed for bankruptcy last year will be happy to learn that more than 200 locations are expected to reopen by summer.

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Robert Safian

José Andrés on AI, crisis tech, and rethinking the food system

The World Central Kitchen founder shares insights from his new book ‘Change the Recipe.’

As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. Andrés shares insights from his new book, Change the Recipe—a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading with heart. José also explores how AI is poised to reshape the food...

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Latest NFL Draft rumors include Giants trading up for a QB, potential Kirk Cousins landing spots

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The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here, and this is the latest buzz.

One day more.

I would include the video from Les Misérables but it’s probably already in your head now, so mission accomplished.

Despite the proximity to the 2025 NFL Draft, the rumors have not slowed down at all. If anything, they have picked up as the draft approaches. So let’s get to the latest spin around the rumor carousel.

Trade talk heating up?

One of the interesting...

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Elon to reduce DOGE involvement after dismal Tesla earnings report

Tesla's quarterly results are in, and it seems the panic alarm finally went off.

Analyst expectations for Tesla's first quarter of 2025 were already pretty grim, but Tesla handily beat them with a 71 percent drop in profit and a 20 percent drop in car sales, with the only thing keeping the company in the green for the quarter being $595 million in carbon credit sales.

While the sales drop can partially be attributed to the launch of Tesla's updated Model Y, it's now obvious that Musk's...

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29 Personal Care Products That’ll Seriously Have You Covered

Including a top-rated fungal nail renewal treatment, strengethening biotin shampoo, and the viral redness-reducing Lumify eye drops.

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