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• Elon Musk seemingly found the cheat code for capitalism. The SpaceX IPO proves it.

  12-06-2026 14:26 via mashable.com
  
  Elon Musk, who has effectively admitted cheating at video games, may have found the ultimate cheat code that will turn him into the first trillionaire in the global game of capitalism. That may well be the story of the SpaceX IPO, for which the company filed its SEC-mandated S1 form Thursday. The document was stuffed with eye-poppingly dubious claims about SpaceX's future as an AI company, as well as eye-wateringly embarrassing admissions about SpaceX, its new subsidiary xAI, and Grok. And yet,
  
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• How to watch Australia vs. Turkey online for free

  13-06-2026 07:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with another batch of exciting group-stage fixtures, including Australia vs. Turkey from Group D. Hosts USA and Paraguay make up the rest of this competitive group, with every team firmly believing that they can advance to the knockout rounds. All eyes will be on Kenan Yildiz and Arda Güler as Tu
  
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• FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 13

  13-06-2026 06:01 via mashable.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway. All three host nations have kicked off their campaigns, and now the 40-something others will get their time to shine. The action begins live at 3 p.m. ET today on Fox.Matchday 3 is the busiest day so far for the tournament, with four different matchups in the U.S. and Canada. We know there's a lot to keep up with — especially if you're new to the World Cup frenzy. That's why we've broken down the details for you below. Here's what y
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for June 13, 2026

  13-06-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• How to watch Haiti vs. Scotland online for free

  13-06-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Haiti vs. Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is stacked full of incredible matchups. Is Haiti vs. Scotland top of the schedule for neutrals? Almost definitely not, but who really cares? This is all about Haiti and Scotland, competing in a very tough Group C with Morocco and Brazil. If Scotland want to advance to the knockout rounds, they must get a p
  
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• How to watch Brazil vs. Morocco online for free

  13-06-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Brazil vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a number of teams that have a realistic chance of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Are Brazil in that group? They're usually one of the favorites, but even the most dedicated Brazilian fans have doubts about this group. Brazil start their campaign against Morocco, a team that made the semi finals of the last World Cup a
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 13, 2026

  13-06-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always holding it in.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 13, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by en
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for June 13, 2026

  13-06-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love to sing.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase tha
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 13, 2026

  13-06-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a hot cuppa.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the en
  
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• The AirPods Pro 3 are at a record-low price, plus more of the best AirPods deals ahead of Prime Day

  12-06-2026 22:17 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day season is upon us, and the mega-retailer isn't waiting until the sale proper to drop the best pair of AirPods down to their best price ever.While Prime Day usually takes place in mid-July, it got bumped up in the schedule this year: the four-day sale will now take place from June 23 to June 26. With a little over a week to go until the sale, Apple products are starting to get marked down, but the AirPods Pro 3 are by far the standout. SEE ALSO:Prime Day is less than 2 weeks away
  
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• How to watch Qatar vs. Switzerland online for free

  12-06-2026 22:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Qatar vs. Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is now well underway, with a string of high-profile games for fans to enjoy. Qatar vs. Switzerland is an interesting matchup from Group B. Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina make up the rest of this ultra-competitive group. It's difficult to predict which teams will advance, but what's obvious is th
  
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• Best early Prime Day Ninja deals: Save over $100 on a 10-in-1 air fryer

  12-06-2026 21:31 via mashable.com
  
  Best early Prime Day Ninja dealsBest Ninja DealNinja Foodi DT251 10-in-1 Smart XL Air Fryer$249.98(Save $130.01)Get DealBest Ninja blender dealNinja Blast Max Portable Blender$69.99(Save $30)Get DealBest grilling dealNinja ProChef Wireless Meat Thermometer$69.95(Save $30.04)Get Deal
  Ninja makes some of our favorite kitchen appliances. The Creami is the buzziest of Ninja's appliances, but the brand also makes top-notch espresso machines, air fryers, blenders, and cookware. With Prime Day coming J
  
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• What is VidCon? Everything to know about the 2026 creator convention

  12-06-2026 21:01 via mashable.com
  
  If you've ever wanted to meet your favorite creator, attend a live podcast, learn how influencers make money online, or get a glimpse into the future of the creator economy, that's exactly what VidCon is for.The annual convention has become one of the largest gatherings for internet culture, bringing together creators, fans, platforms, brands, and industry professionals under one roof. What started as a YouTube-focused event has evolved into a three-day celebration of the creator economy, spanni
  
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• As SpaceX IPO blasts off, Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire

  12-06-2026 20:13 via mashable.com
  
  Some SpaceX launches have failed, some have succeeded — and the company's IPO certainly fell into the latter category Friday, turning CEO Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire. The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, and SpaceX shares (the official shortened form, in case you were wondering, is SPCX) quickly rocketed upwards from the initial price of $135 a share. At time of writing, shares had reached the stratospheric heights of $170 — making it
  
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• Meta outage: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp experience downtime

  12-06-2026 19:31 via mashable.com
  
  Updated on Friday, June 12 at 4:22 p.m. ET — Meta's status page indicates that all disruptions have been restored and all disruptions are now concluded.Updated on Friday, June 12, at 1:26 p.m. ET — Andy Stone, Meta VP of Communications, posted an update on X that stated Meta services were being restored.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
  The Meta status page for its business services listed most of the June 12 disruptions as resolved. "
  
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• We found the best Apple Watch deals ahead of Prime Day — shop the Series 11 for $100 off

  12-06-2026 18:59 via mashable.com
  
  Best early Prime Day Apple Watch dealsBest Apple Watch DealApple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS)$299(Save $100)Get DealApple Watch Series 11 (46mm) DealApple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS)$329(Save $100)Get DealBest Apple Watch SE 3 DealApple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS)$219(Save $30)Get Deal
  Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer
  
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• The World Cups breakout star is a duck in a tiny Mexico jersey

  12-06-2026 18:58 via mashable.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup is less than 24 hours old, and the internet has already found its main character.Not a striker. Not a goalkeeper. Not even one of the tournament's many celebrity attendees.A duck. Following Mexico's 2-0 opening-day victory against South Africa, social media users quickly became obsessed with a video of a duck waddling through crowds in Mexico City while wearing a tiny Mexico jersey. (And no, it's not AI.) In a tournament known for producing unforgettable moments, the bird's ap
  
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• These are all the best iPhone 17 Pro deals live right now

  12-06-2026 18:10 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: You need an iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max to use Apple's newest Siri AI features. Here are the best deals running right now from Apple, Amazon, and major carriers to help you save up to $1,100 on an upgrade.If you missed out on buying the iPhone 17 Pro when it launched last September, procrastination may have worked in your favor. Apple just announced that its newest and most advanced Siri AI features will only be available to 17 Pro and Pro Max users. (Though the company has confirmed that iO
  
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• Siri AI is not into you, Apples Craig Federighi says

  12-06-2026 18:06 via mashable.com
  
  Feeling lonely? Having trouble with your love life or lack thereof? Were you hoping the new AI-powered Siri could fill those voids?Unfortunately, you may have to look elsewhere for companionship. Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi says Siri is just not that into you – and Apple purposefully designed it that way.At WWDC this week, Federighi and Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak sat down for an interview with Laurie Segall of
  
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• The latest iPhone Fold rumors, leaks, and renders: Everything we know so far

  12-06-2026 17:59 via mashable.com
  
  The long-awaited foldable iPhone should arrive in 2026; all signs point to a fall or winter 2026 release. Apple kept a very tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone right up until dropping the iOS 27 developer beta, which includes some direct and indirect references to the iPhone Fold (also rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Ultra Fold).Early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple's been notably absent from the genre. However
  
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• FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 12

  12-06-2026 17:33 via mashable.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with an opening match between host country Mexico and South Africa. Mexico was able to pull out the W in front of a fiery home crowd. Fellow host nations United States and Canada start their World Cup campaigns today, June 12. Can they follow Mexico's lead? The pressure is on.World Cup Matchday 2 is upon us, and live coverage of the tournament starts at 3 p.m. ET today as host country Canada welcomes opponent Bosnia-Herzegovina. With 48 teams in the m
  
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• Facebook and Messenger outage sparks logout panic as Meta services stumble

  12-06-2026 17:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A brief Meta outage logged users out of Facebook and Messenger, sent Downdetector complaints surging, and also affected Instagram while Threads remained less clear in available reports.
  
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• Where to score FIFA World Cup food deals this summer: Grubhub, Buffalo Wild Wings, McDonalds, and more

  12-06-2026 17:19 via mashable.com
  
  Nothing pairs better than food and football (er, soccer). So, now that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off, why not indulge in some tasty treats to celebrate? Restaurant chains across the country are getting in on the global tournament with special food and drink items and even some deals.Whether you're a dedicated soccer fan, new to the sport, or just like delicious food deals, here are all the spots you can score some World Cup food specials this summer.Auntie Anne'sAuntine Anne'
  
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• Should you buy a robot vacuum before Prime Day? I test them for a living and found some early deals to eye.

  12-06-2026 16:43 via mashable.com
  
  A quick look at the best robot vacuum deals ahead of Prime DayBest robot vacuum on sale overallDreame L60 Ultra FE $749.99 at Amazon(save $250 at Amazon)Get Deal Best mid-range robot vacuum dealEufy C28 $529.99 at Amazon(save $270 at Amazon)Get Deal Best budget robot vacuum dealRoborock Q10 S5+ $329.99 at Amazon(save $270 at Amazon)Get DealDon't ask ChatGPT which robot vacuum you should buy on Prime Day — ask the person who has tested nearly 40 robot vacuums in their own home. Most of
  
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• Geico Gecko steps into new role as AI-generated podcast guest

  12-06-2026 16:32 via marketingdive.com
  
  The mascot’s appearance on “Fudd Around and Find Out” is part of a larger push from the insurer to move past “one-way advertising.”
  
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• Spotify adds editor videos to New Music Friday. We asked its curators why.

  12-06-2026 16:02 via mashable.com
  
  For years, Spotify's New Music Friday has been one of the app's most influential playlists, helping millions of listeners discover new releases every week. But starting today, the platform is making a subtle change to one of its biggest products: It's putting the actual people responsible for curating it front and center.Listeners in the U.S. will now find short-form videos from Spotify's editorial team embedded directly within New Music Friday. The clips feature editors explaining why they're e
  
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• On the Country’s 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood

  12-06-2026 15:49 via pewresearch.org
  
  Still, many express some optimism: Most people say they feel "hopeful" and 54% say they're "happy" when thinking about the future.
  
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• Sociable: Google enlists Walmart Connect to enhance YouTube ad insights

  12-06-2026 15:41 via marketingdive.com
  
  Brands can reach Walmart’s U.S. customers through YouTube campaigns and see how those ads impact sales. 
  
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• Dell’s 16-inch XPS revival is a return to form for the beleaguered US PC maker

  12-06-2026 15:24 via mashable.com
  
  Dell's revivified XPS 16 is a pricey, premium laptop for well-heeled shoppers. Its sleek chassis, peppy performance, and attractive extras (notably, an OLED touch screen) justify the expense if you're shopping for a high-end desktop replacement.
  
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• Daily Shows Desi Lydic has a brutal response to Trump seeing 22 medical specialists

  12-06-2026 14:39 via mashable.com
  
  Despite frequently bragging about his health, as Donald Trump nears his 80th birthday he certainly seems to be meeting with a lot of healthcare professionals — and Daily Show host Desi Lydic shared her thoughts on the matter."This weekend is his birthday, and he made it to 80 — with a little help," said Lydic during Thursday's show, before throwing to a Washington Post article about Trump reportedly being seen by 22 different medical specialists. "No wonder I can't get a doctor's app
  
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