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A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards
More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation. Several states, including Western ones with rich mining histories, have been stockpiling gold as part of their broader state savings. And more states are looking to follow the lead of Texas and Florida by passing so-called […]
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NewsI’ve put my detective hat on to seek out the NBN plans offering the best value in April 2026 — these 3 came out on top
I've highlighted NBN plans catering to different speed and budget needs, all representing sensational value.
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News'A secret agreement': Microsoft urges judge to throw out claims it colluded with OpenAI to boost ChatGPT prices — could this be the needle to pop the AI bubble?
Microsoft seeks to throw out lawsuit from ChatGPT Plus subscribers alleging its agreement with OpenAI led to inflated prices.
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NewsQuordle hints and answers for Tuesday, April 14 (game #1541)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NewsNYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, April 14 (game #772)
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 Tuesday, April 14 (game #1038)
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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NewsExit 8 director Genki Kawamura on why he adapted the indie horror game into a movie: 'It reminded me of purgatory'
Exit 8's director Genki Kawamura compared Exit 8's story as he explained why he was so interested in adapting the game.
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Hobbs to Republicans: Show me your budget or every bill you send me is dead
Gov. Katie Hobbs says she won’t sign any more bills until Arizona’s Republican legislative leaders reveal their budget plan. The Democratic governor paused budget negotiations three weeks ago after she said that the Republicans who control the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate refused to negotiate on Proposition 123, a school funding measure […]
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NewsGAJudge to rule on PSC candidate Fitz Johnson’s residency status
Former Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson videotaped a campaign ad from the sleek kitchen of his $1.3 million Cobb County home last year. Trouble is, as the commissioner for District 3 and as a candidate for the seat, Johnson was required to live in Fulton, Clayton or DeKalb counties. Cobb is in District 5. A […]
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NewsForget Dr Doolittle, study finds animals might not only want to use tech, but they also want to talk to us with it — and it could be 'incredibly powerful for the future of conservation'
Zoo study shows shared human-animal technology experiences increase lemur interaction and improve visitor engagement with wildlife.
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NewsI'm now 160 hours into Crimson Desert, and I've still not covered half of its map — and that's exactly why it's so good
Crimson Desert just continues to get better as my playtime increases, and it's a sign of Pearl Abyss' brilliant work.
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As Blockbuster Catalog Sales Slow, Dealmaking Volume Holds Steady: MusicBird Scores Agreement With Supertramp’s Dougie Thomson, Seeker Music Invests in Nu Shooz IP
Billions of dollars’ worth of deals later, are catalog acquisitions hitting the crevices? It looks that way: MusicBird’s invested in the IP of Supertramp bassist Dougie Thomson, while Seeker Music’s purchased Nu Shooz’s song rights. Reps for both buyers reached out with word of the plays, which, as most know, follow more than a few […]
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AccidentsTX12-year-old dead after an auto-pedestrian accident in Irving Saturday night, officials say
According to police, all lanes of westbound State Highway 183 express lanes were closed Saturday night at Belt Line Road after a pedestrian was killed in a crash.
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News'That felt wrong': Dev uses Claude to expose why a popular No-Code platform wants to read “all your prompts”
Developer finds Claude Code plugin collecting extensive telemetry across projects, including commands and session data, without clear visibility.
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Warner Music Group Announces Strategic Investment and Partnership with TuStreams
Warner Music Group announces a minority investment and expansive partnership with TuStreams, a leading independent force in the Música Mexicana space. Today, Warner Music Group (WMG) announced a partnership with TuStreams, a leading independent force in the rapidly growing Música Mexicana space, including a minority investment in the company. As part of the agreement, WMG […]
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More than a year after Trump took office, tourists still haven’t returned to Point Roberts
This article was first published by Cascadia Daily News. POINT ROBERTS — Rows of colorful rubber ducks stare out from the shelves of a small store tucked inside a mall in British Columbia, looking startled with wide eyes and open beaks. The Rubber Duck Museum, not long ago an attraction in the American exclave Point […]
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Road repairs to restore access to Mount St. Helens observatory
For three years, a key connection for visitors to Mount St. Helens has been closed due to a landslide. That is expected to soon change. Starting Wednesday, crews will start work to permanently replace Spirit Lake Outlet Bridge on State Route 504, restoring access to the Johnston Ridge Observatory. On the evening of May 14, […]
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News'Accuracy over volume': Here's why high-value pros are using AI to work slower, not faster
High-earning professionals increasingly use AI tools for validation and error prevention rather than speed, reflecting a shift toward accuracy-focused workflows.
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GOP lawmaker says it was a ‘mistake’ to dress in blackface after 2010s photo surfaces
Dalton Republican state Rep. Kasey Carpenter is facing criticism after a photo of him dressed in blackface has been circulating on social media. The grainy photo shows Carpenter posing alongside his wife at a party with his white skin painted brown. Carpenter said the photo was taken at a Chattanooga bar about 12 years ago […]
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NewsI’m a smart glasses expert — and Apple’s rumored Meta Ray-Bans rivals could tempt me to switch thanks to one key strength
Apple's privacy-first approach could help it dominate the smart glasses sector.
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