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Congress probes whether Kushner fundraising billions while negotiating "peace deals"
21 March 2026 @ 12:24 am
As both his father-in-law and father are convicted felons, it is sadly no surprise that Jared Kushner is facing a congressional probe. The claim is that Kusher leveraged his role as a peacebroker in high-stakes international negotiations for the U.S. government to court billions in investments for his private firm: a dual role that critics say looks less like diplomacy and more like dealmaking with a government ID. — Britannica sues OpenAI for scraping nearly 100,000 articles
20 March 2026 @ 10:11 pm
Encyclopedia Britannica — which also owns Merriam-Webster — is suing OpenAI for scraping nearly 100,000 copyrighted articles to train its AI models, TechCrunch reports. The lawsuit makes three claims: OpenAI trained on the content without permission, ChatGPT generates full or partial verbatim reproductions of the articles, and OpenAI uses the articles in ChatGPT's retrieval-augmented generation workflow. — "We don't want to be outside": neighbors can't stand noisy data center
20 March 2026 @ 10:05 pm
Lindsay Shaw didn't mind when a data center went up 100 meters from her front door in Loudoun County, Virginia — she figured it beat a shopping mall. Then Vantage Data Centers fired up eight natural gas turbines, and a high-pitched whine made her screened-in porch unusable. — Read the rest
The post Harvard: ChatGPT has a "foreign bias" on stock picks
20 March 2026 @ 9:57 pm
A Harvard Business School study by Charles C.Y. Wang pitted ChatGPT against DeepSeek on stock analysis, giving both models roughly 5,000 publicly traded Chinese companies to evaluate. ChatGPT projected stock prices 12.5% higher and issued "buy" recommendations more often — but its forecast errors were 13% larger than DeepSeek's, according to Harvard Business Review. — Zuckerberg predicted a billion users. Horizon Worlds never topped a few hundred thousand
20 March 2026 @ 9:41 pm
When Mark Zuckerberg renamed Facebook to Meta in late 2021, he called the metaverse "the next frontier" and predicted it would "reach a billion people." He envisioned "hundreds of billions of dollars of digital commerce." Horizon Worlds, Meta's VR social network, was supposed to be the foundation. — Wellness is in (and on) your hands with aaboRing
20 March 2026 @ 9:00 pm
TL;DR: Take control of your health with the aaboRing Health & Fitness Tracker Smart Ring for $199.99, 49% off the retail price of Slop Hurl: horror novel Shy Girl withdrawn after it turns out AI wrote it
20 March 2026 @ 8:15 pm
"Shy Girl," a horror novel by Mia Ballard, was withdrawn by publisher Hachette this week after extremely convincing allegations that it was written using AI. Already out in the U.K., with at least 1,800 print copies sold, the book won't be landing on store shelves in the U.S. — Governor who polices others' lives surprised when a restaurant sets its own rules
20 March 2026 @ 8:01 pm
Deplorable Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders found herself unwelcome at a local restaurant. She took to social media to shame the establishment, but things didn't go as she'd planned.
"Last week I was having lunch with two other moms at a restaurant when the owner approached a member of the State Police Executive Protection Detail and said my preseTrump associate allegedly tapped ICE to settle a personal score
20 March 2026 @ 6:37 pm
A longtime Trump associate reportedly reached out to immigration officials to help detain and deport his ex-girlfriend; not as part of some sweeping policy goal, but because they were locked in a custody battle over their child.
According to reporting, a senior ICE official quickly moved to ensure she was picked up and held, noting the case mattered to someone close4chan responded to a £520,000 UK fine with a hamster in a Godzilla suit
20 March 2026 @ 6:09 pm
Preston Byrne, the American lawyer representing 4chan, was asked by UK regulator Ofcom to pay £520,000 in fines under the Online Safety Act. He replied with an AI-generated cartoon of a hamster wearing a green Godzilla costume and holding a peanut, the BBC reports. — gizmodo.com
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Pinterest CEO Backs Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
21 March 2026 @ 10:00 am
The CEO likened social media companies to Big Tobacco.
Microsoft Is Finally Ready to Make Windows 11 Less Terrible After Bloating It With AI Crap
20 March 2026 @ 10:45 pm
Less Copilot, better search, and more taskbar customization are apparently in the pipeline.
Check Out Frank Miller’s First Ever ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Comic Cover
20 March 2026 @ 10:30 pm
The 'Sin City' and 'Daredevil' legend inspired the Turtles, and now he's giving back to the franchise.
‘Ran and the Gray World’ Feels Like a Manga From a Bygone Era
20 March 2026 @ 9:30 pm
Unfortunately, the fantasy manga is a visual feast that quickly curdles into the genre's worst instincts.
Feds Are Downplaying Methane Leaks in America’s Biggest Oil Field, Satellite Data Suggests
20 March 2026 @ 9:10 pm
A report found methane emissions in the Permian Basin to be nearly four times higher than EPA estimates. A senator wants an explanation.
Solar-Eclipsing Probe Back From the Dead After a Month of Silence
20 March 2026 @ 8:35 pm
An anomaly caused ESA's Proba-3 to ghost ground control, but now the spacecraft has finally made contact.
Sounds Like the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Scored a Huge Payday for the Sequel
20 March 2026 @ 8:30 pm
Netflix is digging deep to reward Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the Oscar-winning directors of its biggest-ever movie.
Strava’s Fitness App Exposed the Real-Time Location of a French Aircraft Carrier
20 March 2026 @ 8:25 pm
A sailor’s publicly shared workout made it possible to pinpoint the ship’s movements in the Mediterranean sea.
Nvidia CEO Wants Tech Execs to Stop Laying Off Workers and Scaring People
20 March 2026 @ 8:10 pm
At GTC, Jensen Huang was on damage control for AI.
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It's actually happening — Microsoft promises to fix the biggest issues in Windows 11, from AI slop to pushy Windows Updates
21 March 2026 @ 11:30 am
Microsoft has promised that Windows 11 will get a lot better over the next year, and it appears to be off to a great start.
Considering a complete wireless turntable setup? I've created 4 simple vinyl systems, featuring Bluetooth and Sonos-compatible options
21 March 2026 @ 11:30 am
Want to get into wire-free vinyl but don't know how to start? You'll need a nice simple system — and this little quartet all come recommended by an audio editor.
Wired earbuds are in right now, and this budget-friendly pair from Sennheiser are so good I’d spend my own money on them
21 March 2026 @ 11:30 am
Yes, wired earbuds are trendy again, and this cheap set is all you need for beautiful compression-free audio.
'Some people simply love smaller phones': Apple launched the iPhone SE ten years ago today — and it makes me long for an iPhone 17 mini
21 March 2026 @ 10:00 am
The original iPhone SE launched 10 years ago today — and its impact is still being felt.
A new dawn of affordable zoom lenses is here — the first Chinese autofocus zoom has been spotted and that’s a big deal
21 March 2026 @ 9:00 am
If China is to overtake Japan as the new lens-making superpower, we need more choice, most notably autofocus zooms. That day could soon be here...
Our best budget OLED TV just got a huge 54% discount at Best Buy — the outstanding LG B5 is worth every cent today
21 March 2026 @ 9:00 am
Discounts may vary depending on size
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's AirPod Max 2 surprise to Nvidia DLSS 5 backlash
21 March 2026 @ 8:00 am
The week's top tech news stories from Apple, Sony, Nothing, Nvidia, and more for March 21, 2026
Give your kitchen a luxe upgrade for less — 15 premium appliances and accessories from just £8
21 March 2026 @ 8:00 am
Budget-friendly buys that will take your kitchen to the next level without breaking the bank.
There's a sneaky way to watch Milan-San Remo 2026 for *FREE*
21 March 2026 @ 8:00 am
We've found a sneaky way that you can stream Milan-San Remo 2026 for free from anywhere in the world.
Three ways data centers can operate more sustainably
21 March 2026 @ 8:00 am
How cooling, circularity and smarter workloads can cut data center impact.
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Panama Papers cause Guardian to collapse into self-parody
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Will-the-guardian-now-investigate-its-own-tax-arrangements?
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How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)
4 December 2025 @ 5:37 am
Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. I opened ChatGPT and asked a simple question: "What's the best course on building SaaS with WordPress?" The answer that appeared stopped me cold. My course showed up as the first result, recommended directly by the AI with specific reasons why it was valuable.I hadn't paid for advertising. I hadn't done any special promotion. The AI simply decided my content was the best answer to that question and served it to the user. This wasn't luck or a fluke. When I tested the same query in Perplexity, the same thing happened. My website ranked at the top of AI-generated responses, pulling in free traffic directly from AI models that millions of people now use as their primary search tool.
This represents a fundamental shift in how people discover content online. For years, we've optimized for Google's algorithm, carefully crafting meta
Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025
2 January 2025 @ 9:26 am
LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
12 December 2023 @ 4:10 pm
In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.
Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier
25 January 2023 @ 7:52 pm
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Affiliate Marketing
1 June 2022 @ 1:03 pm
ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
13 March 2022 @ 3:04 pm
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Everton 3-0 Chelsea: Premier League – live reaction - The Guardian
21 March 2026 @ 7:28 pm
Everton 3-0 Chelsea: Premier League – live reaction The GuardianPremier League LIVE: Everton beat Chelsea before Leeds v Brentford BBCBeto dou
Middle East crisis live: Trump says US considering ‘winding down’ war; Iran fired missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia - The Guardian
21 March 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Middle East crisis live: Trump says US considering ‘winding down’ war; Iran fired missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81 - The Guardian
21 March 2026 @ 5:35 pm
Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81 The GuardianRobert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81 BBC
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown - Al Jazeera
21 March 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown Al Jazeera
Arne Slot press conference: Every word after Brighton 2-1 Liverpool - Liverpool FC
21 March 2026 @ 4:57 pm
Arne Slot press conference: Every word after Brighton 2-1 Liverpool Liverpool FC'If Liverpool play like that at PSG it could be 10-0' BBC
Experts sound major alarm over next 'man-made pandemic' - Daily Mail
21 March 2026 @ 4:55 pm
Experts sound major alarm over next 'man-made pandemic' Daily Mail
Trump’s economic shocks are derailing Britain’s building plans - The Guardian
21 March 2026 @ 4:37 pm
Trump’s economic shocks are derailing Britain’s building plans The GuardianUK construction projects fall 33% amid global uncertainty PropertyWire
Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years - BBC
21 March 2026 @ 4:09 pm
Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years BBCView Full coverage on Google News
'I don't understand': Bruno Fernandes reacts as Premier League explain penalty decision in Man United draw - London Evening Standard
21 March 2026 @ 3:39 pm
'I don't understand': Bruno Fernandes reacts as Premier League explain penalty decision in Man United draw London Evening StandardAFC Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United: Penalty controversy sees visitors pegged back as Harry Maguire dismissed BBC
Heartbroken warring exes Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong cremate their beloved Labrador Hurley... and split his ashes 50/50 - Daily Mail
21 March 2026 @ 3:28 pm
Heartbroken warring exes Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong cremate their beloved Labrador Hurley... and split his ashes 50/50 Daily Mail
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Hello Helvetica! Vets name rescued sea turtles named after fonts
21 March 2026 @ 2:09 pm
Roughly 500 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued in New England this winter.
The post Hello Helvetica! Vets name rescued sea turtles named after fonts appeared first on Popular Science.
How much light houseplants actually need
21 March 2026 @ 12:01 pm
Understanding what common light labels actually mean can help you better match houseplants to the conditions in your home.
The post How much light houseplants actually need appeared first on Popular Science.
The biggest medieval march in English history never actually happened
21 March 2026 @ 12:01 am
A famous detail in the Battle of Hastings is based on a major misunderstanding.
The post The biggest medieval march in English history never actually happened appeared first on Popular Science.
Wayfair is clearing out grilling gear up to 60% off during its spring Cyber Week sale
20 March 2026 @ 8:33 pm
Grab a flat top griddle, charcoal cooker, gas grill, accessory kit, or even a pizza oven before outdoor cooking season starts.
The post Wayfair is clearing out grilling gear up to 60% off during its spring Cyber Week sale appeared first on Popular Science.
What ‘Jurassic Park’ got wrong about venomous dinosaurs
20 March 2026 @ 8:01 pm
And what did 'Spinosaurus' really do with that sail?
The post What ‘Jurassic Park’ got wrong about venomous dinosaurs appeared first on Popular Science.
7 hamstring stretches recommended by a physical therapist
20 March 2026 @ 5:00 pm
The best ways to maximize mobility and even prevent back pain.
The post 7 hamstring stretches recommended by a physical therapist appeared first on Popular Science.
Michael’s is blowing out art supplies for up to 60% off during this end-of-season clearance sale
20 March 2026 @ 4:48 pm
Grab paint, pencils, markers, canvases, and just about everything else you could need to express your artistic talent on deep discount.
The post Michael’s is blowing out art supplies for up to 60% off during this end-of-season clearance sale appeared first on Popular Science.
Meze Audio ASTRU IEM review: A polished step up for listeners who value warmth and control
20 March 2026 @ 4:45 pm
The ASTRU is a refined in-ear monitor that favors coherence over brute-force flash and makes a strong case for stepping up the Meze ladder.
The post Meze Audio ASTRU IEM review: A polished step up for listeners who value warmth and control appeared first on Popular Science.
Walmart and H&M are trying to turn carbon dioxide into clothes
20 March 2026 @ 2:06 pm
A startup is transforming polluted air into apparel.
The post Walmart and H&M are trying to turn carbon dioxide into clothes appeared first on Popular Science.
New stamp honors Yellowstone’s iconic bison
20 March 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Photographer Tom Murphy has documented the park's wildlife for decades. Now, one of his photos will be on a Forever Stamp.
The post New stamp honors Yellowstone’s iconic bison appeared first on Popular Science.
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Turns out your coffee addiction may be doing your brain a favor
21 March 2026 @ 12:10 pm
Decades of data suggest people who stick to a couple of brews fare better in terms of gray matter A decades-long study suggests that your daily caffeine fix might be doing more than jolting you through morning meetings – it could also be quietly helping your brain hold it together.…
Payment biz pulls plug on open source charity after KYC spat
21 March 2026 @ 9:30 am
Free Software Foundation Europe says it was asked for supporters' passwords; Nexi insists it only wanted test credentials to check cancellation flows The Free Software Foundation Europe says its electronic-payments provider Nexi Group unexpectedly "cancelled" its account – cutting the charity off from around 450 donors.…
Cryptographers engage in war of words over RustSec bug reports and subsequent ban
20 March 2026 @ 9:07 pm
Rust security maintainers contend Nadim Kobeissi's vulnerability claims are too much Since February, cryptographer Nadim Kobeissi has been trying to get code fixes applied to Rust cryptography libraries to address what he says are critical bugs. For his efforts, he's been dismissed, ignored, and banned from Rust security channels.…
Sorry, Amazon, you couldn't pick a worse time to bring a phone to market: IDC analyst
20 March 2026 @ 8:20 pm
The market is contracting Right product, wrong time? Amazon is reported to be developing a new smartphone, its first since 2014, and, according to industry tracker IDC, it will face entrenched competition with better products and a market that is expected to contract by double digits.…
Salesforce snaps up the team who built calendar app Clockwise to work on Agentforce
20 March 2026 @ 6:15 pm
Just the team, not the tech Salesforce's Agentforce team is getting an infusion of new talent by hiring the team behind Clockwise, a calendar scheduling app, but the app itself isn't sticking around.…
WSL graphics driver update brings better GPU support for Linux apps
20 March 2026 @ 4:40 pm
Meanwhile, WINE and OpenGL tweaks speed Windows apps on 64-bit hosts Whatever OS you run, you have a better chance to run non-native apps. Running Linux virtualized on Windows is set to speed up slightly, and so is running Windows apps on top of 64-bit Linux and macOS.…
Starship may chauffeur Orion to the Moon, as NASA mulls ditching SLS after Artemis V
20 March 2026 @ 4:21 pm
SpaceX's still-not-quite-orbital rocket tapped as lunar taxi. Musk's minicab anyone? NASA is reportedly considering using SpaceX's Starship to transport the Orion capsule to the Moon, with some sources calling it a done deal.…
Microsoft breaks Microsoft account sign-ins in Windows 11 with latest update
20 March 2026 @ 1:37 pm
OneDrive, Office, Teams Free users greeted with phantom 'no internet' errors, restart may help if you're lucky Microsoft has broken account sign-ins in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 with a recent update, causing error messages in apps like OneDrive and Office.…
UK police force presses pause on live facial recognition after study finds racial bias
20 March 2026 @ 1:35 pm
Cams statistically more likely to ID Black people, says new research A UK police force has suspended its deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology after a study revealed it was statistically more likely to identify Black people on a watchlist database.…
Feds disrupt monster IoT botnets behind record-breaking DDoS attacks
20 March 2026 @ 1:07 pm
Millions of hijacked devices powered traffic floods targeting defense systems and beyond The US government has moved to disrupt a cluster of IoT botnets behind some of the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded, including traffic bursts topping 30 terabits per second.…
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Wooden Blocks / YH2 Architecture
21 March 2026 @ 9:00 am
On a rocky outcrop overlooking Lake Memphremagog, two blocks of wood gently harmonize with their surroundings. Two rectangular volumes, one laid atop the other, form a house. The first block resembles a bridge between two plateaux, straddling a natural gully that continues to drain runoff from heavy rains.
Lake Views / JA Joubert Architecture
21 March 2026 @ 6:00 am
Over the past two decades, Albania has actively reshaped its urban identity through contemporary architecture. A national strategy aimed at improving infrastructure, housing, and the international profile of its cities has led to a wave of bold, modern developments - particularly in the capital, Tirana. One of the latest additions to this evolving architectural landscape is Lake Views, a mixed-use development by JA Joubert Architecture. Located on a prominent lakefront site beside Tirana's largest park, the Olympic swimming complex, and the newly developed ring road, the project occupies a key threshold in the expanding urban fabric.
XiaoZhuo Flagship Store / Offhand Practice
21 March 2026 @ 2:00 am
Nestled on historic Wukang Road, a 1930s heritage garden house has been transformed into the flagship store of emerging fashion brand XiaoZhuo. Surrounded by lush greenery and marked by distinct seasonal changes, the space now embodies XiaoZhuo's crisp brand identity—celebrating creativity, curiosity, and playfulness—while offering visitors guidance and relaxation beyond mere shopping.
Resting Pavilion in Osaka Expo / MIDW
20 March 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Architecture of the Earth. Yumeshima, the site of the Expo, is a reclaimed island with inherently weak ground conditions. As a prerequisite for construction, a volume of soil equivalent to the weight of the proposed building had to be removed from the site.
Research Center of the Colla Indigenous Community of the Municipality of Copiapó / Arquitika
20 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Located in the Atacama Region, Chile, the Research Center of the Colla Indigenous Community in the municipality of Copiapó arises from the concrete need to have an infrastructure that supports development, innovation, and research programs driven by the community itself, including the cultivation and botanical study of medicinal plants from the mountainous canyons.
Convento do Beato Residential Complex / RISCO
20 March 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Located in the eastern part of Lisbon, the Convento do Beato originated from a small hermitage built in the 15th century, which later evolved into a convent that played a significant role in the religious, social, and economic life of the city.
Corner Apartment / Prokop Hartl
20 March 2026 @ 10:00 am
The project involved a complete renovation of an apartment in a late-1930s Prague building, boasting exceptional views of the Vltava River. The primary objective was to adapt the layout to the needs of a young family while preserving and enhancing the inherent qualities of the original interior. A specific requirement was the integration of a dedicated storage solution for family bicycles.
Deir ez-Zor: Raising Hope Through Heritage Documentation
20 March 2026 @ 7:30 am
The historic city of Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria has had more than its fair share of calamity after the outbreak of the war in 2011. After seeing destruction caused by fierce battles between armed groups and the central government, as well as occupation by ISIL, the earthquake in February 2023 brought further damage. Behind the headlines, however, is an ancient city tracing its founding to the dawn of civilization on the banks of the Euphrates River, with living architecture from the Ottoman and French Mandate periods. A winner of the ArchDaily 2025 Next Practices Awards, the
Riverhouse / WORKac
20 March 2026 @ 7:00 am
In the wake of the pandemic — a moment that prompted many families to reconsider how and where they live — WORKac's Riverhouse offers a deeply personal interpretation of contemporary domestic architecture. Designed by the studio's founders, Amale Andraos and Dan Wood, for themselves and their two children, the house reflects a broader cultural shift toward smaller footprints, ecological responsibility, and a more deliberate relationship with place. At once a family home and a lived-in architectural experiment, Riverhouse balances environmental intelligence with spatial invention and an unmistakable sense of character.
How Contemporary Design Fairs Are Redefining Craft
20 March 2026 @ 6:45 am
In an age dominated by screens and digital images, the full character of a designed object often remains hidden. Only when encountering an object in person can one sense its texture, notice how it interacts with light, or even perceive its subtle smell. These sensory qualities— so difficult to convey online—reveal why design fairs continue to matter. Increasingly, these fairs have become spaces for experimentation in contemporary design, where ideas about materials, collaboration, and social responsibility are publicly explored. Curated programs, exhibitions, and experimental installations transform these events into environments where designers, manufacturers, and researchers test new possibilities for the built realm.