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NewsUS Marine Corps gets six 'blind' F-35B stealth fighters loaded with lead ballast instead of advanced radars — new APG-38 radar won't be available till 2028 and can't even be used at full capacity till 2031
US Marine Corps accepts six radarless F-35Bs after redesign decisions eliminated compatibility with older sensor hardware.
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NewsThe AirPods Max 2 are ‘the best noise cancelling headphones on the market’ — and they’re already 20% off ahead of Prime Day
It’s not often we see a discount on Apple’s best headphones, which makes this pre-Prime Day saving even more attractive.
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NewsAmazon's Fire TV Sticks are a fantastically popular way to revitalise an older smart TV – and with the 4K model just AU$59 ahead of Prime Day, I can see why
The mega-retailer has discounted its Fire TV streaming sticks ahead of Prime Day next week, with the 4K Plus model as the standout deal for any 4K TV owner.
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WA income tax foes file signatures to get repeal measure on ballot
TUMWATER – Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners turned in more than 500,000 signatures Thursday for an initiative to repeal the levy, nearly double the amount needed to secure a spot on the November ballot. Let’s Go Washington, the political committee that’s become the state’s leading purveyor of conservative ballot measures, delivered […]
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Fourth of July fireworks spark wildfire worries for WA
State and local fire officials are urging Washingtonians to use caution lighting fireworks this weekend, especially as a statewide drought raises wildfire risks. Nearly every part of Washington state has outdoor burning restrictions in place, according to the Department of Natural Resources. As of Thursday, fire risks are very high in the Lower Yakima Basin […]
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NewsNYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 3 (game #852)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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NewsNYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 3 (game #1118)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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NewsQuordle hints and answers for Friday, July 3 (game #1621)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Preparations for Trump and Mount Rushmore fireworks include First Amendment area for protesters
The National Park Service is designating an area for protesters as the agency prepares to welcome thousands of attendees, including President Donald Trump, to a Friday fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in western South Dakota. The display is the first at the mountain carving in six years. In 2020, the Park Service approved […]
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Summer cookouts cost nearly $3 more this holiday than last year
At a 4% increase from last summer, the cost of backyard barbecue has grown in price at about the same pace as inflation, according to the annual American Farm Bureau Federation survey. The survey estimates a 10-person feast of cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, potato chips, pork and beans, fresh strawberries, homemade potato salad, fresh-squeezed […]
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Weird Al Yankovic Abruptly Pulls Out of a Lucrative AI Ad Spot: ‘I Can’t Be the Poster Boy for AI’
Weird Al reveals that he was offered a lucrative ad spot for productivity software, but he backed out once he realized the product involved AI. “I’m not a fan of AI.” Parody king Weird Al Yankovic sat down for an interview with Syracuse.com ahead of his Syracuse stop on his Bigger & Weirder Tour, where […]
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NewsUplift Parsons review: A dream standing desk that fits almost any workspace with elegance and ease
The Uplift Parsons is a fully customizable desk, from fairly compact to expansive, with more accessories and editable features than you'll know what to do with
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NewsThis is the most incredible portable monitor setup you'll see — a portable L-shaped 16-inch triple-screen monitor is perfect for productivity
NexFold's Fold 7 transforms laptops into portable four-screen workstations using three folding 16-inch displays arranged creatively.
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Voucher oversight initiative turns in 420k signatures, more than enough to make the ballot
A ballot initiative that would increase oversight of Arizona’s school voucher program turned in over 420,000 signatures to the secretary of state Thursday morning. That’s well over the 256,000 signature threshold needed to qualify for the November ballot and to provide a cushion for the thousands of signatures that will likely be disqualified. “These hundreds […]
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Exceleration Music and NexTone Acquire Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Catalog—One of Japan’s Most Important Cultural Legacies
Exceleration Music and NexTone have acquired the recording and publishing catalog of Ryuichi Sakamoto, one of Japan’s most celebrated cultural legacies. U.S.-based independent music company Exceleration Music has acquired the recording and publishing catalog of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto in a landmark joint venture with Tokyo-based rights administrator and distributor NexTone. Acquired directly from the Sakamoto […]
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NewsThe 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — we gave these speakers, turntables and DACs our highest marks after tough testing
From Sonos to Wharfedale to iFi — here are the highest-rated hi-fi and speaker upgrades we've tested
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NewsQuote of the day by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk: 'Are you prepared to die? Then okay, you're a candidate' — a reminder that the manned mission to Mars might be a deadly one
The tech mogul has repeatedly called for the colonization of Mars, but has previously warned that early missions may carry monumental risks
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Metallica Donates $100,000 to Venezuela Relief Efforts After Back-to-Back Earthquakes
Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation is granting $100,000 to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela following back-to-back devastating earthquakes. Back-to-back devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, registering at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and hitting less than a minute apart. Over 600 aftershocks have continued to swell, making already strenuous rescue operations even more […]
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Federal Judge Rejects Sony Music’s Request to Supersize Its Udio Lawsuit, Says Doing So Would ‘Considerably Prolong the Proceedings’
A federal judge has denied Sony Music’s request to dramatically expand the list of allegedly infringed works in its lawsuit against Udio. As we previously reported, Sony Music, the sole major still litigating against Udio, moved to supersize its infringement action in late May. Per the plaintiff, a marathon discovery process enabled it to identify […]
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Irving Azoff’s Global Music Rights Edged Out of Recent Phonorecords V Deliberations — So What Happened?
Earlier this week, Digital Music News broke the news of a voluntary settlement proposal tied to upcoming US-based mechanical licensing rates as part of the broader Phonorecords V CRB proceedings. That settlement, which focused on a number of non-streaming formats, involved a who’s who of organizations across the label, publishing, and, surprisingly, indie realms — […]
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