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The best folding electric bikes for 2026, tested and reviewed
15 January 2026 @ 8:40 pm
When it comes to easily transportable e-bikes, you gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to ride away, and when the battery’s done.
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Black hole space volcano erupts after 100 million year nap
15 January 2026 @ 7:58 pm
Spanning 1 million light-years, J1007+3540's plasma jets are nearly 10 times wider than the Milky Way.
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Congress trying to make it easier to unsubscribe (again)
15 January 2026 @ 5:05 pm
Two representatives re-introduced a 'click-to-cancel' bill to end sneaky fee traps.
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Mummified cheetahs could help save the critically endangered big cats
15 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Cheetahs were spotted on the Arabian Peninsula as recently as 1977.
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Amazon has just about every Anker docking station, power bank, and portable power station on sale right now
15 January 2026 @ 2:43 pm
Whether you're looking for portable power to keep your devices going or a powerful hub to help organize your desk, Amazon has the Anker version on sale now.
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Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 200W) review: Plenty of power for laptops and more
15 January 2026 @ 2:25 pm
At just over a pound, this burly power bank can keep up with high-end laptops and charger just about everything else in your bag with juice left to spare.
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Is turbulence really like Jello-O? Pilots weigh in.
15 January 2026 @ 2:02 pm
Science backs up the goofy analogy.
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Wikipedia’s 25 most popular entries of all time
15 January 2026 @ 8:30 am
A lot of people wanted to know who's dead.
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Without forests, mosquitoes turn to human blood
15 January 2026 @ 5:00 am
Deforestation might lead to more deadly mosquito bites.
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Australian police smash e-bikes in crackdown on unruly teens
14 January 2026 @ 10:00 pm
Police say at least 25 kids used e-bikes and scooters to evade arrest and intimidate drivers.
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