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Facebook has a new headache when it comes to housing advertisements. The federal government has filed charges (via Axios) that the social media site violated the Fair Housing Act by allowing ads to discriminate against some protected groups.The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed its complaint last week over the company’s advertising practices, something that investigative reporting and nonprofit groups have alleged for the last two years. In 2016, a ProPublica inve

As an Android user, I’ve been waiting a long time to play Fortnite on the go. First, there was the Nintendo Switch version, which I was incredibly excited about until I realized I couldn’t access my PS4 account on the tablet. Then, developer Epic announced that the mobile version of the battle royale shooter was expanding from iOS to Android, and it finally launched last week. For the most part, it’s just what I expected, apart from one major change: on my Galaxy S7 Edge, Fort

At the end of July, Amazon quietly removed its Kindle Voyage from its storefront, and appears to have discontinued the line of eBook readers, according to TheEbookReader and GoodEReader.Both sites report that Amazon removed the model (refurbished versions are still available), as well as from its comparison table, leaving only the basic Kindle, mid-range Kindle Paperwhite, and premium Kindle Oasis.The Voyage was originally released in 2014 and featured some additional perks above the basic Kind

Twitter and Adidas are partnering to launch a new series called “Friday Night Stripes,” an eight-game series of high school football games that will stream live on the social media platform.“Nationally ranked teams” from California, Nevada, Indiana, Georgia, and Florida will be part of the series, and will start on September 7th and will finish on November 9th. TechCrunch notes that NFL games have been popular on the site, and that this is the first time that high school

China’s NIO is arguably the furthest along of all the flashy electric car startups that have formed over the last few years. Now it wants to go public in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a filing with the SEC this past week. But a close inspection of that document shows the company faces potential roadblocks in both demand for and production of its first car, and it also exposes that the company discovered a crucial financial problem in the months leading up

It can be difficult to find time to finish a video game, especially if you only have a few hours a week to play. In our biweekly column Short Play we suggest video games that can be started and finished in a weekend.
Summer camps can be a magical time. They’re often the first time a kid gets to be away from home — and away from parental supervision — for an extended period of time. It’s a test of their independence, but also their ability to adapt to a new social situati

Museums across the country will offer free admission on Saturday, Sept. 22nd for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day. The catch is that you’ll need online tickets, which are available for download now.Over a thousand museums are participating, including many delightful, niche ones. In Elmhurst, Illinois, there’s the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, focused on gemstones and carvings. (See video below.) Indiana’s “Life on the Ohio River” History Museum is parti

It’s Summer Lovin’ Week here at Mashable, which means things are getting steamy. In honor of the release of Crazy Rich Asians, we’re celebrating onscreen love and romance, looking at everything from our favorite fictional couples to how Hollywood’s love stories are evolving. Think of it as our love letter to, well, love.
In hindsight, Zosia and I were never meant to be.
We met one night at a friend's party and had one of those mutual lightning crash moments. Instant conne

This post is part of Mashable's ongoing series The Women Fixing STEM, which highlights trailblazing women in science, tech, engineering, and math, as well as initiatives and organizations working to close the industries' gender gaps
Learning shouldn't stop after school ends, and the women of YouTube's STEM channels prove that.
These aren't the boring science lessons that you had to sit through in stuffy high school classrooms or massive college lecture halls. There are no tests, no grades, and n

Turns out Insatiable wasn't better than advertised.
If you're not caught up on the controversy, in July, Netflix dropped a trailer for the new campy, teen series—and some viewers (understandably) lost it. Labeling the preview an unequivocal display of fat-shaming, many called for its cancellation prior to the series' premiere. 
SEE ALSO: 22 truly abhorrent things from just one episode of Netflix's 'Insatiable'
On August 10th, Netflix made Insatiable available as scheduled — and

If you're headed back to school, chances are you've already made at least one checklist. Got your schedule? Check. What about your supplies? Check. Talked with friends about which classes you have together? Bet you checked that one more than once. 
But there's something likely missing from your list, and it might be the most important thing you take care of all year: addressing your mental health and wellbeing. 
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AI systems have led to improvements in a broad spectrum of industries, including medicine and business, and sprouted new technologies like voice assistants (can you imagine what your day would be like without Alexa?) and self-driving cars. It's an expansive and endlessly exciting field. If you're curious about learning more and want to dip your toes in a bit — whether out of sheer fascination or for business and job hunting purposes — the Google Cloud Mastery Bundle can serve as your

There are a ton of wireless speakers on the market, so why not find one that does more than just play tunes? A wireless speaker that does your laundry may be difficult to come by, but there's gotta be a happy medium somewhere in there. 
With a built-in USB power port that allows it to act as a portable battery pack, the Soundfreaq Double Spot Bluetooth Wireless Speaker is an excellent option for those looking for a little more than the standard.
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Yes, you read that rightBillionaire Boys Club, starring Kevin Spacey, made just $126 at the box office during its opening weekend. 
The film opened Friday in only 10 theaters in the U.S. 
Despite its all star cast — including Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton, Emma Roberts, Jeremy Irvine, Cary Elwes, Judd Nelson, and Billie Lourd — it brought in an abysmal $126 in total. 
SEE ALSO: 'House of Cards' star Robin Wright says she didn't really know Kevin Spacey 'the man'
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