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• Twitter adopts ‘poison pill’ plan to shield itself from Elon Musk takeover

  15-04-2022 23:46 via theguardian.com
  
  The social media company adopted a shareholder rights plan to protect itself from the billionaire’s bidTwitter has announced a limited-duration shareholder rights plan that may thwart billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s attempts to take over the company.Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and the world’s richest person, had offered to buy the social media platform for $43.4bn, arguing he wanted to release its “extraordinary potential” to support free speech and demo
  
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• Disney World's Guardians of the Galaxy Villain Revealed to be an Eternal Celestial - CNET

  15-04-2022 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The thrill coaster will feature a reverse launch, and a celestial being you have to help the Guardians defeat.
  
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• Perinatal Depression: What It Is and How to Cope - CNET

  15-04-2022 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Britney Spears discussed perinatal depression in her recent pregnancy announcement, helping to raise awareness of a condition that affects one in seven women.
  
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• 2022 VinFast VF 9 Is a Three-Row Electric SUV With Style - Roadshow

  15-04-2022 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Vietnam's VinFast is making inroads in to the American market in 2022 with this handsome, all-electric family SUV.
  
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• 2022 VinFast VF 8 is Coming To America From Vietnam - Roadshow

  15-04-2022 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  This two-row electric crossover will be the first product in North America from an ambitious startup automaker.
  
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• Don't Make These 8 Mistakes if You Want a Quick Tax Refund - CNET

  15-04-2022 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The simplest tax errors can often cause the most trouble. Learn how to avoid them to get your tax refund promptly.
  
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• Get this huge Mother's Day rose bouquet for only $40, including shipping

  15-04-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Surprise the mother in your life with a spectacular bouquet of two dozen long-stemmed roses that she will never forget.
  
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• The 6 best to-do list apps of 2022: Get organized

  15-04-2022 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best to-do list app? Any.do! But ZDNet reviewed all the top picks to help you organize and liberate your life.
  
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• More Than a Third of Workers Would Like to be Paid in Crypto, Survey Says - CNET

  15-04-2022 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Almost half also want NFTs as performance rewards.
  
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• More Than a Third of Workers in One Survey Said They'd Like to Be Paid in Crypto - CNET

  15-04-2022 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Almost half said they wanted NFTs as performance rewards.
  
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• Razer DeathAdder V2 review: A workhorse for serious gamers

  15-04-2022 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Razer DeathAdder V2 features 6 programmable buttons and enough onboard memory for up to 5 configuration profiles so you can quickly and easily switch between games or even transition from work to play with just the push of a button.
  
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• Razer DeathAdder V2 review

  15-04-2022 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Razer DeathAdder V2 features 6 programmable buttons and enough on-board memory for up to 5 configuration profiles so you can quickly and easily switch between games or even transition from work to play with just the push of a button.
  
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• HBO Max: The 26 Best Movies to Watch - CNET

  15-04-2022 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  From rom-com Moonshot to a tech thriller starring Zoë Kravitz, here's what to watch on HBO Max.
  
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• There's Now a Breath Test for COVID-19. Here's How the Inspectir Breathalyzer Works - CNET

  15-04-2022 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Food and Drug Administration has authorized InspectIR's test kit, which returns results in under 3 minutes.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Brooklyn - CNET

  15-04-2022 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Shopping for home internet in Kings County? Here are Brooklyn, New York's best, fastest and most affordable ISPs, and everything you need to know before signing up.
  
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• Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid

  15-04-2022 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer.
  
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• Best Java bootcamps 2022

  15-04-2022 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn the benefits and drawbacks of attending a Java bootcamp. Check out our list of the best Java bootcamps and find out what makes each program unique.
  
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• No Tax Refund in Your Bank Account Yet? How to Track It Down - CNET

  15-04-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you filed your taxes weeks ago or just last week, you can check on the status of your refund.
  
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• What Investors Need to Know About the Power Struggle Between Twitter and Elon Musk - CNET

  15-04-2022 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk is trying to take control of Twitter via a hostile takeover. Twitter is resisting with a poison pill strategy.
  
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• 'Secrets of Dumbledore' Isn't on HBO Max, but Here's When to Expect It - CNET

  15-04-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Harry Potter universe sequel isn't streaming as it hits theaters this weekend, and HBO Max hasn't confirmed when it will -- yet.
  
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• Best desk (2022)

  15-04-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best desk? The Topsky Computer desk comes out on top! We tested and reviewed the design, quality, assembly and storage of each item to compile a list of the best desks to complete your home office.
  
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• This 1986 Citroën BX 4TC Won the New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  15-04-2022 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Only 62 of these Group B homologation specials were built
  
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• Ford Will Kick Off F-150 Lightning Production With a Party on April 26 - Roadshow

  15-04-2022 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The "Job 1" celebration will also make Lightning the first full-size electric pickup to hit production.
  
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• Tax Day 2022: 10 Tax Changes That Could Impact the Size of Your Refund - CNET

  15-04-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you haven't filed your return yet, you should know about these key tax changes.
  
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• 8 COVID-19 Face Mask Myths, Debunked - CNET

  15-04-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  After more than two years of the pandemic, there's still a lot of misinformation spreading across the country.
  
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• People Are Sick and Blaming Lucky Charms. What to Know - CNET

  15-04-2022 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  It hasn't been recalled, but the cereal is being blamed for illnesses on a consumer website and was even the punchline of an SNL joke.
  
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• Taxes Due in 3 Days: It's Time to File a Return or a Tax Extension - CNET

  15-04-2022 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  April 15 is the traditional tax deadline in the US, but this year you get three extra days. Get the details, plus state tax deadlines.
  
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• NBA Play-In Games: How to Watch Hawks vs. Cavaliers, Pelicans vs. Clippers Tonight - CNET

  15-04-2022 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your complete guide to streaming the NBA play-in games and playoffs live, without cable.
  
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• Grab These JBL True Wireless Earbuds for an Impressive 67% Off - CNET

  15-04-2022 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  For just $50, the JBL Live Free NC Plus offer active noise cancellation, water resistance and all-day battery life.
  
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• WhatsApp Is Launching Community Chats, Adding Emoji Message Reactions To Texts - CNET

  15-04-2022 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  WhatsApp is taking a page from Telegram's book with new Community group chats, expanding voice calls to handle up to 32 participants and adding emoji reactions to messages.
  
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• Twitter adopts 'poison pill' to fend off Elon Musk's $43B takeover bid

  15-04-2022 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Should anyone acquire 15% or more of Twitter stock, shareholders will have the opportunity to buy additional shares at half the price.
  
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• US Military Sends Another 600 Switchblade Drones to Ukraine - CNET

  15-04-2022 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Ukraine's use of drones to counter Russia's invasion are changing the nature of war.
  
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• Best home generator (2022)

  15-04-2022 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best home generator? The All Power America 9,000W was our number one pick! We tested and analyzed the top home generators, focusing on power output, noise level, price, and engine type.
  
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• Hostile Takeovers and Poison Pills: 1980s Corporate Slang Returns as Twitter Takes On Elon Musk - CNET

  15-04-2022 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The billionaire's pursuit of the social media platform brings back the language of corporate raiding.
  
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• Tesla Recalls Model X Over Front Side Airbags That Don't Inflate - Roadshow

  15-04-2022 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The recall affects model years 2021 and 2022 and encompasses a little over 7,000 vehicles.
  
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• The best remote desktop software (2022): Top 5 apps

  15-04-2022 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best remote desktop software? Chrome Remote Desktop -- and, best of all, it's free. But ZDNet combed through the several options available and found a few other apps worth considering. All of them can help you work from anywhere.
  
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• These 13 Tax Breaks Can Save You Money -- Even If You File Last Minute - CNET

  15-04-2022 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Tax Day is April 18. These deductions and credits can lower your tax bill -- and may boost your refund.
  
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• 'Moon Knight' Episode 3 Recap: Who Is Jake Lockley? - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  The Disney Plus Marvel Cinematic Universe show introduces a group of divine beings, a classic comics villain and possibly another Marc Spector personality.
  
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• Twitter Adopts 'Poison Pill' Defense Against Musk's Takeover Bid - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  The limited-duration shareholder rights plan makes it tougher or more expensive to acquire the company.
  
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• HBO Max: The 34 Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Spend time with a new biographical series about television chef Julia Child and see what else is on the Warner Bros. streamer.
  
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• Best 4K Projector for 2022 - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  4K projectors offer huge, ultra high-resolution images for the ultimate movie night. Here are the best ones we've reviewed.
  
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• Toyota Supra Manual Transmission Finally Confirmed - Roadshow

  15-04-2022 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  That's right: A three-pedal setup is coming to Toyota's sports car.
  
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• Choose or Die review – gory Netflix video game horror

  15-04-2022 18:26 via theguardian.com
  
  There’s a surprisingly nasty edge to this tolerable yet derivative wannabe franchise-starter about a cursed game from the 80sIt’s strange that the silly but mostly tolerable horror Choose or Die was an acquisition rather than a homegrown Netflix original given how much it seems algorithmically modeled for the notoriously formula-obsessed platform. It stars Asa Butterfield, an in-house star thanks to the success of Sex Education. It’s contemporary-set but baked in 80s nostalgia,
  
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• Amazon Astro Review: After A Week With This Home Robot, I Still Have Questions - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Astro robot is undeniably innovative -- but I wonder how useful it will be in the long run.
  
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• NASA InSight Lander Witnesses Quiet Beauty of a Mars Sunrise - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Good morning, starshine. Mars says hello.
  
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• 5 best seed delivery services 2022: Order seeds online

  15-04-2022 18:10 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best seed delivery service, website, or store? ZDNet chose Seedsnow.com, but we looked through many other places that allow you to order seeds online to come up with the top five worth considering.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Construction Simulator 2 and Pro Snooker & Pool 2022 Now Available - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade subscribers can check out these two new games today.
  
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• 'Sonic 2': Who's That Dark Post-Credits Scene Character? - CNET

  15-04-2022 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  The superfast blue hedgehog's movie sequel has familiar Sega face for those who stick around after the credits roll.
  
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• Best photo printer (2022)

  15-04-2022 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best photo printer? The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer takes the crown! We analyzed everything from the size of the print and quality, to usability and price, check out the best photo printers below.
  
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• Zuckerberg has too much social media power, says wannabe Twitter boss Musk

  15-04-2022 17:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Tesla chief mocks Meta CEO with comparison to King Louis XIV and promises different share ownership structureThe Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has derided the Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, for owning vast media platforms as Musk himself attempts to buy the vast media platform Twitter.Talking at a Ted conference in Vancouver, Musk accused Zuckerberg of having too much control over public debate given his ownership of Meta, which is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media s
  
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