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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Breaks the Record for Fastest App to Reach a Billion Users

ChatGPT has become the quickest app ever to hit one billion monthly users, a milestone it achieved in just about three years after its launch. Data from market‑research firm Sensor Tower shows the AI chat tool surpassed other giants such as Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in speed.

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Strong Women in Sci‑Fi: 5 Shows That Keep the Future Bright

New waves of science fiction hit screens right now, from epic space operas to mind‑bending mysteries. A common thread among the most talked‑about series is that they put a woman in the lead role, giving audiences fresh angles on familiar tropes. Below are five standout shows that show how a female

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

Future Homes, New Uses for Cleveland’s Old Schools

Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of

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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

California’s New Pesticide Rule Backfires: More 1, 3-D Used Even After Safety Limits

California officials claimed a January 2024 rule would lower cancer risk from the chemical 1, 3‑dichloropropane (1, 3‑D) by cutting the amount that reaches the air. Instead, data show growers applied a million more pounds last year than before the rule or in 2024. Kern and San Joaquin counties saw t

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Control Skates on Modest PCs – 60 FPS and High‑End Extras

Control Resonant arrives on PC with surprisingly low hardware demands, yet it still promises smooth 60 frames per second. The game uses Remedy’s Northlight engine, the same tech behind Alan Wake 2, but it pushes for higher frame rates because of its fast‑paced action. The minimum and recommended

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nexon’s New Overwatch Service: What Players Need to Know

Nexon has just launched a website that explains how its upcoming partnership with Blizzard will change the way Korean PC players experience Overwatch. The main point is that to play through Nexon, you must link a Battle. net account with a Nexon account. All of your past match history and prog

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

NBC Shows Ending or Cancelled in 2026

Nbc is finalising its schedule for the next year. That plan means several programmes will stop airing soon. Eight shows have been confirmed as not returning. One drama, “The Hunting Party, ” ended after two seasons. Its producer hopes another channel or streaming site will pick it up.

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Fun in Cleveland: Music, Pride, Soccer and More

Cleveland wakes up to a fresh mix of music shows, sports games and community celebrations that promise something for everyone. Start the weekend by marching through downtown with Pride in CLE, where people gather to celebrate love and diversity. The event kicks off at 11 a. m. , then turns into a

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Jun 04 2026LIFESTYLE

A mom who rocked the indie scene now runs a beauty brand

Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

How charities in China raise money better

Charities in China help people who need it most, but they can only do that if they get enough donations. A new study looked at 54 charities to find out what makes them good at fundraising. Two big things stood out: how much they share online and how active their programs are. The more open they are

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