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Jan 17 2025FINANCE

Europe's Markets: A Gentle Start to the Week

Glencore, a big name in mining, saw its shares rise by about 2% early in the London trading day. The most significant stock market index in Europe, the Stoxx 600, was up by 0. 3% shortly after opening. Most sectors and all major stock exchanges were showing gains. Mining stocks led the way, up over

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Hits Pause on News Alerts After Mistakes

Apple has decided to temporarily stop using AI to summarize news alerts. This comes after some false information was sent out, causing confusion. For instance, a BBC article was misunderstood, leading people to believe something that wasn't true. The tech giant is now working on making these summari

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safari Tech Preview Update: What You Need to Know

Apple has just dropped a fresh update for Safari Technology Preview, the test version of Safari launched back in 2016. This experimental browser lets users tinker with new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 211 comes packed with bug squashes and performance tweaks for things like Canva

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Rolls Out First Bug-Fixing Update for Galaxy Watch 6 Series

Samsung has kicked off the new year with its first software update for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic smartwatches. The update, which is rolling out in various countries, aims to address bugs and issues from the previous software version. Interestingly, this update doesn't include any

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Jan 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Motorola's Budget-Friendly Moto G Power: Water, Dust, and Drop-Proof!

Motorola has recently unveiled the latest updates to its Moto G series, including the Moto G and Moto G Power. The standout feature of the Moto G Power is its impressive IP69 water-resistance rating, costing just $299. 99. This means it can handle submersion in water, high-pressure water jets, and s

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Jan 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android 16: Is a Vertical Volume Slider the New Normal?

Ever wished your Android device's volume slider looked a bit more modern? Android 16 might just be answering that wish! The latest developer preview showed off a new look for volume controls. Instead of the usual horizontal bar, Google is switching to a vertical slider. One side is dark, and the oth

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Jan 10 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Closes Highways in Colorado

You might have heard that some highways in Colorado were closed recently due to snow. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) made the call to shut down parts of I-70 and CO-86 because driving conditions were too dangerous. The closures started in Aurora, where I-70 meets E-470, and extende

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Voting Delayed: Wildfires in LA Bring Changes

Wildfires are raging in Southern California, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is taking notice. Many of its members, around 6, 000 out of 10, 000, live in the LA area. Due to the crisis, the Academy is extending the Oscar nomination voting window. It was supposed to end on Sunday,

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Celebs Evacuate: LA Wildfire Strikes

In Los Angeles, a fierce wildfire has led to the evacuation of many celebrities. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, has already destroyed numerous homes, including the residence of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. Famous faces like Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, and Mandy Moore have also fled their homes. M

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Opinion Rewards Goes Dark: What's the Big Deal?

Have you ever wished you could use your Google Opinion Rewards app in the dark without straining your eyes? Well, your wish has come true! Google has finally rolled out a dark theme for its Opinion Rewards app. This server-side update doesn't come with many bells and whistles, but it does give you t

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