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Dyson’s new $500 invention combines a straightener and hairdryer into one machine
Drying my thick, wavy hair takes 45 minutes. First, I use a hairdryer, then I go through every strand with a flat iron. The end result is sleek,...
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5 things to know about Harlan Crow, the billionaire funding Clarence Thomas’s lavish lifestyle
A little over a month ago, Harlan Crow wasn’t a household name. Today, he’s one of the most talked-about—and...
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Elon Musk says he’s found a new CEO to lead Twitter
Elon Musk said Thursday that he’s stepping down as the chief executive of Twitter and will transition to the role of chief technology...
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Adidas won’t burn unsold Yeezy products but will likely donate proceeds to charity instead
Adidas has been sitting on millions of pairs of Yeezy shoes since cutting ties with Ye in October. That decision came after the rapper, formerly...
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Peloton just issued a huge recall—more than 2 million exercise bikes
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes in the U.S. because the bike’s seat-post assembly can break during use,...
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An FDIC proposal is asking big banks to cover the fallout of SVB and Signature Bank
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposed on Thursday that the country’s largest banks should pay “special...
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How Montana’s TikTok ban could affect influencers and politicians alike
Billings, Montana, local Jonah Prill never would have pursued a music career in Nashville if it weren’t for TikTok. In the end of...
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These high-tech sneakers tell you when they need to be recycled
When you put on a new pair of sneakers designed by Philippe Starck, the shoes will start tracking how you walk. A couple of weeks later,...
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It’s confirmed: The internet is one big shopping mall
There are two ways to look at the following news. One, it makes it easier to sell things; two, it makes it easier to buy things. Whichever camp...
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Apple says small App Store developers are booming
Ahead of its Worldwide Developers Conference next month, Apple would like you to know that small developers are doing big business in its App...
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Disney stock is dropping after its all-important streaming service lost more subscribers
If you’re an investor in the Walt Disney Company, today isn’t off to a great start. At the time of this writing, Disney stock...
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The APA’s teen social media handbook seems to think parents are way cooler than they are
Teens need more guidance before they venture into the rocky and commanding waters of social media, according to the American Psychological...
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Watch out, TurboTax: This upstart tax-filing service is helping families claim their refunds
After its first full tax season, the tax-software startup Column Tax says it has successfully tapped into a growing need among people who qualify...
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Try this meeting agenda to help teams harness emotions as a collaborative tool
The day I met Susan Cain was a microcosm of the movement that’s risen out of her latest best-seller, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing...
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How nameplate necklaces came to rule Mother’s Day
Meghan Markle knows how to make a statement with a necklace. She made her relationship with Prince Harry official in 2017 by wearing a subtle gold...
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Why this team is driving people absolutely Bananas
It’s two hours before first pitch at historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. Babe Ruth, Lou Gherig, and Jackie Robinson have all...
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Can you really trademark the shape of lettuce? We’re about to find out
Competition may breed excellence, but it breeds absurdity, too. In the latest trademark news, Little Leaf Farms has filed with the U.S....
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Hollywood productions are terrible for the environment. This new studio hopes to change that
The state of Georgia has become a production hotspot for movies and TV as companies look for more space at a cheaper price outside of L.A. and New...
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Starlink users are happy with their service
Starlink users in metro and nonmetro areas are relatively happy with the service, despite a slowdown over the past year, according to data...
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Hold the postmortem: The metaverse was never alive in the first place
The post-Lehman Brothers tech industry was a bright star in an otherwise gloomy economy. Buoyed by record-low interest rates (which, in effect,...
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POV: NYPD’s robodogs are being paid for in the shadiest way possible
Last summer, I took the California Zephyr sleeper train, which winds its way across America from Chicago to Oakland, offering stunning views. It...
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Tucker Carlson is already getting lots of Twitter views, but that’s not the same as TV ratings
When Fox News and its top-rated personality parted ways last month, it was immediately unclear what either planned to do next. Fox News...
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Expedia is betting that AI will change the way we travel
AI was the key focus at Expedia’s industry conference in Seattle this week, as the travel giant works to adopt one of the most rapidly...
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Google’s I/O announcements reveal a sprint to catch up with OpenAI/Microsoft in generative AI
Late last year, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT was astonishing much of the public with its amazing conversational and improvisational skills, Google...
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Google’s first folding phone is inspired by a Moleskine notebook
Today, Google announced three new products at its yearly I/O festival: The Pixel Fold ($1,800, ships in June), the world’s thinnest folding...