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• Ukrainian author of Manafort op-ed says sought input to avoid errors

  09-12-2017 22:50
  By Pavel PolityukKIEV (Reuters) - The author of an article that U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller believes Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort ghost-wrote in violation of a gag order said on Saturday he had sought input on the op-ed before publishing to avoid errors.On Friday, Mueller unveiled evidence against Manafort to convince a judge that he wrote the article to improve his public image.Manafort is facing charges as part of an investigation into accusations of Russian meddling i
  
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• China social media hails Trump’s Maduro move as Taiwan template - BusinessMirror

  04-01-2026 10:50
  China social media hails Trump’s Maduro move as Taiwan template  BusinessMirror
  
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• Chinese social media hails Trump's Maduro move as Taiwan template - Business Standard

  04-01-2026 07:30
  Chinese social media hails Trump's Maduro move as Taiwan template  Business Standard
  
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• Lakers' Luka Doncic makes heartfelt social media post involving Mavericks - sportingnews.com

  04-01-2026 02:46
  Lakers' Luka Doncic makes heartfelt social media post involving Mavericks  sportingnews.com
  
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• From oilfield to TikTok: Vaseline becomes unlikely social media star - newskarnataka.com

  03-01-2026 15:44
  From oilfield to TikTok: Vaseline becomes unlikely social media star  newskarnataka.com
  
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• Why ‘viral MMS’ claims keep flooding Indian social media - newskarnataka.com

  03-01-2026 09:05
  Why ‘viral MMS’ claims keep flooding Indian social media  newskarnataka.com
  
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• 2026–2027 Social Media Ambassador scholarships open at Wallace - Wiregrass Daily News

  03-01-2026 02:39
  2026–2027 Social Media Ambassador scholarships open at Wallace  Wiregrass Daily News
  
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• York Mayor Michael Helfrich shares farewell message on social media - Yahoo News Canada

  03-01-2026 00:13
  York Mayor Michael Helfrich shares farewell message on social media  Yahoo News Canada
  
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• Mamdani gets mixed reactions for using Knicks star Jalen Brunson's signature celebration at inaugural speech - Fox News

  02-01-2026 22:12
  Mamdani gets mixed reactions for using Knicks star Jalen Brunson's signature celebration at inaugural speech  Fox News
  
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• A new red state highway will feature wireless EV charging

  02-01-2026 21:52 via mashable.com
  Florida loves highways, so it may not come as a surprise that it's building a new one west of Orlando, connecting US Route 27 to State Road 429. The new highway, known as the Lake/Orange Expressway or State Road 516, is notable for its 21st-century features, which include technology that wirelessly powers electric vehicles.A small portion of the freeway, approximately three-quarters of a mile, will feature inductive charging coils installed underneath the road, according to Techspot. The chargin
  
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• France Moves To Ban Social Media For Under 15s - themorningnews.com

  02-01-2026 21:30
  France Moves To Ban Social Media For Under 15s  themorningnews.com
  
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• LG’s new MiniLED Gallery TV could be the first true competitor to Samsungs The Frame

  02-01-2026 21:05 via mashable.com
  When most TVs aren’t in use, they sit as an ugly black screen in the middle of the living room. With The Frame, Samsung invented an entirely new kind of TV — an art TV that complements your home decor instead of subtracting from it. Mashable's tech editor Timothy Werth has called The Frame the best TV in the world, and it's inspired a whole host of dupes and copycats. Ahead of CES 2026, LG is now following suit with an artwork TV of its own, dubbed the LG Gallery TV. Like The Fr
  
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• xAI admits that Grok generated images of minors in minimal clothing, part of a larger problem with deepfakes

  02-01-2026 20:44 via mashable.com
  This week, X users noticed that the platform's AI chatbot Grok will readily generate nonconsensual sexualized images, including those of children.Mashable reported on the lack of safeguards around sexual deepfakes when xAI first launched Grok Imagine in August. The generative AI tool creates images and short video clips, and it specifically includes a "spicy" mode for creating NSFW images.While this isn't a new phenomenon, the building backlash forced the Grok team to respond.This Tweet is curre
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 3, 2026

  02-01-2026 20:04 via mashable.com
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're an instrumentalist.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 January 3, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by en
  
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• LETTER: Social media not the place for news, Vernon - Vernon Morning Star

  02-01-2026 19:31
  LETTER: Social media not the place for news, Vernon  Vernon Morning Star
  
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• Pickle AR Glasses seem to promise a real-life version of Jarvis. The internet is skeptical.

  02-01-2026 19:27 via mashable.com
  There's a new pair of AI-powered AR glasses on the block — the Pickle 1. According to Pickle Inc., these AR glasses use cameras, microphones, sensors, and artificial intelligence to observe, remember, and even anticipate a user's daily life. It's intended to function as part traditional wearable, part AI companion. After learning about you, the Pickle 1 glasses will then serve up real-time information, reminders, and suggestions, according to Digit. And here's how Pickle Inc. describes its
  
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• How to watch the Nvidia CES 2026 keynote

  02-01-2026 18:56 via mashable.com
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is scheduled to deliver a keynote address to help kick off CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The tech world will certainly be watching as Huang delivers his speech, considering Nvidia is the primaryhardware company that powers the AI boom. Not for nothing, the other major player in that space, AMD, willpresent a keynote address of its own. Nvidia hasn't said what, exactly, will be revealed during Huang's keynote beyond "what’s next in AI." But anything Nvidia does is big news
  
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• Last chance to get Prime Video add-on streaming deals for Paramount+, Starz, and more

  02-01-2026 18:52 via mashable.com
  The best Prime Video add-on deals at a glance:Paramount+ Premium$3.99/month for 2 months(save $10/month)Get DealMubi$1.99/month for 2 months (save $13/month)Get DealStarz$1.99/month for 2 months(save $9/month)Get Deal
  The season of streaming deals is coming to an end. If you missed out on securing a streaming service for a discounted rate during Cyber Week or the holiday season, toady is the last day to score a deal.Prime Video subscribers can still score a handful of different streaming add-on
  
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• New year, new vibes: Get up to 80% off luxe vibrators at Le Wand

  02-01-2026 18:47 via mashable.com
  SAVE 80% OR MORE: Right now, Le Wand is offering all kinds of crazy deals, including up to 80% off select vibrators, up to 60% off bundles, freebies (with eligible purchases), and deals under $50. Opens in a new windowCredit: Le WandLe Wand New Year Sale Get up to 80% off select vibrators, plus tons of other deals at Le WandShop NowIf there’s one New Year’s resolution I can get behind every year, it’s prioritizing pleasure and self-care — especially when you can do it on
  
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• Save some money on your heating bills with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat at its lowest price yet

  02-01-2026 18:43 via mashable.com
  SAVE $50: As of Jan. 2, get the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) for $229.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $279.99. That's a discount of 18% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonGoogle Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)$229.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $50 Get DealThe winter chill has been taunting many of us for quite a few weeks now, and it's also translated into higher energy bills. If you're tired of spending an arm and a leg to heat your h
  
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• Get ready for the big chill with the Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) portable power station while its $500 off

  02-01-2026 18:08 via mashable.com
  SAVE $500: The Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) portable power station is on sale for $799, down from the list price of $1,299. That's a 38% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: BluettiBluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) portable power station$799 at Bluetti $1,299 Save $500 Get DealWinter temps are not for the weak. Spending time outdoors during winter months in some part of the country requires special gear. We layer up with merino wool, down jackets, and windproof hats to help combat the chill, but ou
  
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• Take on feudal Japan in Assassins Creed Shadows at the lowest price weve seen

  02-01-2026 17:50 via mashable.com
  SAVE $50: As of Jan. 2, get Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) for $29.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $69.99. That's a discount of 57% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: Best BuyAssassin's Creed Shadows $29.99 at Best Buy $69.99 Save $40 Get DealThe new year is here, and if you snagged a PlayStation 5 console or have some fresh gift cards to spend after the holidays, now's the time to get some shopping in. You can get some great deals in, especially if y
  
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• The Bose QuietComfort headphones are more than half off right now

  02-01-2026 17:43 via mashable.com
  SAVE $178.95: As of Jan. 2, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to just $170.05 in the sandstone shade at Amazon. That's 51% in savings and their lowest price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: BoseBose QuietComfort headphones$170.05 at Amazon $349 Save $178.95 Get DealIf you want above-average noise-cancelling headphones that you can wear all day and that won't cost you a few hundred bucks, the Bose QuietComfort headphones check all the right boxes. And as of Jan. 2, they're down to t
  
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• Kickstart your 2026 reading goals while the Amazon Kindle is on sale for under $90

  02-01-2026 17:35 via mashable.com
  SAVE $20: The Kindle (16GB) is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $109.99. That's an 18% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Kindle (16GB)$89.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $20 Get DealA new year means a fresh start to work on health habits. If you're looking to cut down on time spent scrolling, you've got tons of options. Many of us turn to activities like puzzles, working out, cooking, or reading to help put the phone down. You can even enlisting the help
  
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• The Ninja Crispi is back to its record-low price of $139.98

  02-01-2026 17:05 via mashable.com
  SAVE 22%: As of Jan. 2, you can get the Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Cooking System (FN101GD) for just $139.98, down from $179.99. That's a 22% discount or $40.01 savings.Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Cooking System (FN101GD) $139.98 at Amazon $179.99 Save $40.01 Get Deal at Amazon
  If your 2026 goal is to eat more home-cooked meals and use fewer takeout containers, this deal is for you.As of Jan. 2, the Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer is on sale for $139.98, down from $179.99, a
  
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• Nothings near-perfect CMF Watch 3 Pro keeps getting cheaper

  02-01-2026 16:33 via mashable.com
  SAVE $38.03: As of Jan. 2, the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is down to a new best-ever price at Amazon. Get it for just $60.97 in the light green colorway — a savings of 38%.Opens in a new windowCredit: NothingNothing CMF Watch 3 Pro$60.97 at Amazon $99 Save $38.03 Get DealNobody was as surprised as we were that a sub-$100 smartwatch dominated the competition in 2025. Nothing's CMF Watch 3 Pro, which earned a near-perfect rating in our testing, is easily one of the best smartwatc
  
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• Get up to $100 off in Samsung credit for free when you purchase some of 2026s best and brightest tech

  02-01-2026 16:22 via mashable.com
  GET $100 CREDIT: Sign up at Samsung for free to receive $100 in Samsung Credit toward select 2026 products.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungFree $100 CreditUse toward select 2026 Samsung tech. Get DealIt's finally 2026, and that means plenty of new tech is on the way. CES 2026 is around the corner, and as usual you'll be able to sample some of the latest and greatest from companies like Samsung. And because the newest gadgets are going to likely be pretty pricey, Samsung wants you prepped and
  
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• Our favorite budget Beats headphones are $70 off at Amazon

  02-01-2026 16:13 via mashable.com
  SAVE 35%: As of Jan. 2, you can get the Beats Solo 4 for $129.95, down from $199.95. That's a 35% discount or $70 in savings.Beats Solo 4 $129.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $70 See It at Amazon See It at Best Buy See It at Walmart
  Whether you’ve actually started going to the gym (on Jan 2?! Good on you!) or you just need a way to block out the world so you can focus on your first deadlines of the year, a solid pair of headphones is basically a self-care requirement at this point.SEE ALSO:
  
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• Run to Amazon to snag the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar for a major 44% discount

  02-01-2026 15:47 via mashable.com
  SAVE $196.39: The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar (Graphite) is on sale at Amazon for $253.60, down from the usual price of $449.99. That's a 44% discount and a record-low price at Amazon. But act quick, as this is a limited-time Lightning Deal.Opens in a new windowCredit: GarminGarmin Instinct 2X Solar (Graphite)$253.60 at Amazon $449.99 Save $196.39 Get DealNow that we're officially in 2026, some people are thinking about resolutions. Fitness goals are always some of the most popular, and if you
  
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• New resources to help youngsters more safely navigate social media - Rome Sentinel

  02-01-2026 15:46
  New resources to help youngsters more safely navigate social media  Rome Sentinel
  
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