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• Elon Musk Makes It Even Harder to Tell if You Broke Twitter's Rules - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:56 via cnet.com
  With abrupt suspensions and conflicting remarks, Twitter's new owner has made content moderation on the platform more confusing.
  
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• Donald Glover Working on Obscure Spider-Man Villain Movie, Report Says - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:36 via cnet.com
  Who is the Hypno-Hustler?
  
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• AT&T To Cut Marketing, Sales Jobs - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:35 via cnet.com
  The carrier plans to let go of a few hundred people.
  
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• Twitter condemned by UN and EU over reporters’ ban

  16-12-2022 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The United Nations joins the EU in warning Elon Musk over a "disturbing" move to suspend journalists.
  
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• Coyotes Unexpectedly Killed a Human in 2009. Scientists Now Know Why - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:31 via cnet.com
  It's most likely due to a surprising dietary adaptation.
  
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• NASA Telescopes Identify Two Alien Worlds Mostly Made of Water - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:29 via cnet.com
  Plus, they might have stumbled upon another exoplanet in its star's habitable zone.
  
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• Phones Were Boring in 2022. Here's Why They'll Be More Interesting in 2023 - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:25 via cnet.com
  USB-C iPhones, cheaper foldables, camera upgrades and more.
  
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• How to Survive the Health Care System: 5 Money-Saving Tips - CNET

  16-12-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  First, have the "money talk" with your doctor.
  
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• Understanding the Three Major Credit Agencies: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion - CNET

  16-12-2022 22:44 via cnet.com
  Credit bureaus compile and sell consumer credit reports.
  
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• Fusion Explained: Why the Big New Milestone Doesn't Mean Green Power Yet - CNET

  16-12-2022 22:20 via cnet.com
  Get up to speed on this potentially revolutionary power source.
  
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• How to GPS track a phone

  16-12-2022 22:05 via zdnet.com
  Wondering how to find your lost phone? Or perhaps you'd like to make sure a loved one gets to their destination safely? Let this guide for iOS and Android show you the way.
  
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• This is the best use of your Apple Watch Ultra's Action button

  16-12-2022 22:01 via zdnet.com
  The Apple Watch Ultra has a button you can program to do whatever you want -- and I've found a way to get the most out of it.
  
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• How Your Blood Type Might Impact Your Risk of Having a Heart Attack - CNET

  16-12-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  Other factors aside, the blood type you were born with might move the needle slightly in terms of cardiovascular health.
  
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• GM Cruise automated cars are under federal investigation for hard braking, stranding passengers

  16-12-2022 21:57 via zdnet.com
  Poppy, the self-driving car's name, experienced incidents of hard braking and stopping completely in the road, raising the risk of endangering passengers.
  
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• Storytelling Will Save the Earth

  16-12-2022 21:39
  Emotional resonance, not cold statistics, will bring home the scale of the climate crisis—and the need for action.
  
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• NASA Eyes 'Mysterious Shapes' Inside a Mars Crater - CNET

  16-12-2022 21:39 via cnet.com
  Scientists are puzzling over some enigmatic Martian formations, but they have a possible explanation.
  
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• TikTok now supports horizontal, YouTube style, full-screen videos on the app

  16-12-2022 21:36 via zdnet.com
  The short-form, vertical video app is now including a full screen, horizontal video viewing option.
  
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• Last-Minute Gifts? Use CNET Shopping to Seek Out the Best Deals - CNET

  16-12-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  Here's how to use our browser extension to get the best online deals (and some bonus resources, too) during the holidays -- or any time.
  
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• Social Security's Record Increase Starts Next Month. Here's How Much You'll Get - CNET

  16-12-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  The 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is 8.7%, the biggest boost to benefits in over 40 years.
  
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• The best electric cars for winter driving 2023

  16-12-2022 21:06 via zdnet.com
  These innovative electric vehicles can power through harsh winters. We researched and rounded up the best electric SUV, best electric cars under $100k, and best value electric cars in this list.
  
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• Flying soon? Flighty is a must-have iOS app for air travel this holiday season

  16-12-2022 20:57 via zdnet.com
  If you're flying anytime soon and have an iPhone, Flighty's near real-time alerts, which give an abundance of information and live activities support, make it a must-have.
  
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• iPadOS 16.2 brings new features to Stage Manager, including external monitor support -- here's how it all works

  16-12-2022 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Apple has done a lot to improve the Stage Manager experience in iPadOS 16. And more recently, the company added true external monitor support to the iPad -- a first.
  
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• Former US President Donald Trump sells out NFT trading cards

  16-12-2022 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The former US president flogs 'gifts' showing him as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.
  
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• What Is Mastodon, the Alternative Social Network Now Blocked by Twitter? - CNET

  16-12-2022 20:23 via cnet.com
  Learn everything you need to know about Twitter's open-source competitor.
  
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• Everything Is Expensive. Here's Why It's So Hard to Afford Basic Goods and Services - CNET

  16-12-2022 20:23 via cnet.com
  The high cost of living is about way more than just inflation.
  
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• FICO Score vs. Credit Score: What's the Difference? - CNET

  16-12-2022 20:18 via cnet.com
  A FICO score is just one example of a credit score lenders use to assess credit risk.
  
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• Are Your COVID Tests Expired? Here's How to Find the Correct Expiration Dates - CNET

  16-12-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  It's possible the expiration dates on your COVID-19 test kits have been extended. Learn how long your at-home tests actually last.
  
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• NASA Is Building the 'First Sample Depot on Another World,' on Mars - CNET

  16-12-2022 20:04 via cnet.com
  NASA has chosen a spot called Three Forks to drop off some of the Perseverance rover's rock collection.
  
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• You Could Be Owed Money From Keurig's $10 Million K-Cup Settlement. Here's How to Claim It - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:46 via cnet.com
  The eight-figure payout is to resolve allegations that Keurig's ubiquitous coffee pods aren't really recyclable.
  
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• 25 best Apple deals for the 2022 holidays: iPads, AirPods, and Macs on sale

  16-12-2022 19:43 via zdnet.com
  If someone on your holiday shopping list already owns an Apple device, they'll be ecstatic to find another Apple product under the tree. If you want to buy an Apple product without breaking the bank, here are some great deals we've found online.
  
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• The 5 best DNA tests of 2023

  16-12-2022 19:24 via zdnet.com
  DNA tests make a fantastic gift idea for those interested in learning more about their genetic history. We researched and compared the best DNA tests to help you learn more about your family history and health risks.
  
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• Apple's New Encryption Effects Could Stretch Across Tech - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:23 via cnet.com
  Apple added Advanced Data Protection in its latest iOS update. It can mean big privacy changes -- if users turn it on.
  
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• SpaceX Wants You to Connect Your Smartphone Directly to Starlink - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:21 via cnet.com
  T-Mobile could close coverage gaps from space as soon as 2024.
  
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• For a Whodunit Done Right, Watch This Riveting Series - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:14 via cnet.com
  The witty, engaging story within a story hooks you from the start.
  
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• Memes Had a Banner Year. Relive the Best Ones of 2022 - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:11 via cnet.com
  Who exactly was sharing these viral memes and jokes? It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me.
  
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• See an Inflatable Astronaut Habitat Blow Up Until It Pops - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:09 via cnet.com
  Lockheed Martin is putting a new habitat design through its paces, and that includes blowing it open.
  
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• Twitter’s suspension of journalists sets ‘dangerous precedent’, UN warns

  16-12-2022 19:07 via theguardian.com
  Pressure grows on Elon Musk as EU says social media platform could face sanctions over suspensionsThe United Nations is “very disturbed” by Twitter’s abrupt suspension of a group of US journalists, a spokesperson has said, warning that the move sets a “dangerous precedent” – as the EU said the social media platform could fall foul of forthcoming digital regulations. Stéphane Dujarric said on Friday the UN was “very disturbed” by the barring
  
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• Best Wordle Tips and Tricks: Everything I Learned Playing for a Year Straight - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:07 via cnet.com
  Starter words are key. But here are other Wordle strategies to keep in mind.
  
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• Wells Fargo CD Rates for December 2022 - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:05 via cnet.com
  Wells Fargo's standard CD rates may not go as far as other banks, but its featured CDs offer competitive rates compared with other big banks.
  
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• In Astonishing James Webb Telescope Image, Thousands of Galaxies Glow - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:05 via cnet.com
  Look at all those glorious galaxies. Just look at them.
  
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• Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io Looks Hot in Infrared Image From NASA's Juno - CNET

  16-12-2022 19:04 via cnet.com
  The spacecraft takes a look at the most volcanically active world in the solar system.
  
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• ‘There was an explosion, and I had to close my eyes’: how TV left 12,000 children needing a doctor

  16-12-2022 19:00 via theguardian.com
  The Japanese government held an emergency meeting and share prices crashed after a Pokémon broadcast. For years, its effects went unexplained – until researchers started digging …Twenty-five years ago, at precisely 6.51pm on 16 December 1997, hundreds of children across Japan experienced seizures. In total, 685 – 310 boys and 375 girls – were taken by ambulance to hospital. Within two days, 12,000 children had reported symptoms of illness. The common factor in thi
  
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• Twitter’s rulebook in a nutshell: don’t annoy Elon Musk

  16-12-2022 18:56 via theguardian.com
  The site’s recent actions, such as banning critical journalists, appear to indicate policy is made on a whimFacebook’s community standards is a sprawling document, broken down into six top-level categories and 24 subcategories, distinguishing between content that is allowed and that which requires extra context, replete with examples of breaches and justifications for its choices. It is treated with quasi-legalistic power by the company’s oversight board, which incorporates its
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online: Sega Genesis Library Adds Four Classic Games - CNET

  16-12-2022 18:53 via cnet.com
  Alien Storm, Columns, Golden Axe 2 and Virtua Fighter 2 join the subscription service's library.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online: Sega Genesis Library Adds 4 Classic Games - CNET

  16-12-2022 18:53 via cnet.com
  Alien Storm, Columns, Golden Axe 2 and Virtua Fighter 2 join the subscription service's library.
  
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• Avoid Holiday Package Theft With These 5 Smart Home Devices - CNET

  16-12-2022 18:48 via cnet.com
  These gadgets will help you keep an eye on your porch, even when you aren't home.
  
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• How to take notes on your iPad with an Apple Pencil -- 3 very simple ways

  16-12-2022 18:31 via zdnet.com
  The iPad and Apple Pencil are a fantastic combination for those who want to take notes on the tablet's screen. Here are all the ways you can quickly and easily start jotting down your ideas.
  
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• This 1-Day Sale Offers up to 30% Off Bose Speakers, Headphones, Soundbars and More - CNET

  16-12-2022 18:27 via cnet.com
  If you've been wanting to upgrade audio around your home, now is the perfect time.
  
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• Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs Review: Light Up Your Smart Home - CNET

  16-12-2022 18:15 via cnet.com
  Nanoleaf's colorful smart bulbs are gorgeous, but controlling them isn't as intuitive as you'd hope.
  
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• Do people keep walking off with your chargers? This product will fix that

  16-12-2022 18:12 via zdnet.com
  Lock Socket prevents friends and family from 'borrowing' your chargers and cables. Here's how.
  
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