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Lyrid meteor shower 2024: Peak viewing time and how to watch

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This cosmic phenomenon is named for the nearby constellation Lyra.

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Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from App Store in China after demand by Beijing over security concerns

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The Chinese government ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Signal, Threads and Telegram from its App Store, according to a report.

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Google CEO tells staffers the office is not a place to ‘debate politics’ after firing 28 for anti-Israel sit-ins

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent a 1,200-word memo to his global workforce after pro-Palestinian staffers stormed offices in New York, Seattle and Sunnyvale, Calif.

How to care for your teeth if you can’t see the dentist: experts

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Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer.

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Do you have a ‘floordrobe’? If you struggle to put laundry away, it could be a sign of this

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So your clothes are kept in the basket or splayed on your bed for a little bit too long on laundry days — aren't we all a little guilty of that?

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Archie Gottesman, ad guru behind famed Manhattan Storage billboards, now making pro-Israel advertisements

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Archie Gottesman, the advertising guru behind Manhattan Mini Storage's iconic billboard ads, is now focusing her talents on a new campaign — calling out the growing hatred against Jews.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta releases early versions of Llama 3 AI model in bid to catch ChatGPT

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The updated Meta AI assistant will be given more prominent billing within Meta's Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger apps as well as a new standalone website that positions it to compete more directly with ChatGPT.

Netflix crushes subscriber forecasts again with more than 9M new customers

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Netflix blew past Wall Street expectations for the second straight quarter on Thursday as ad-supported streaming plans helped bring in 9.3 million new customers as the streaming giant’s decision to crack down on password sharing continue…

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Google Maps and Search updates find more economic ways to get around

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When determining what's the best route to your destination, there are more factors to consider than directions.

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Shopper sparks outrage after ‘paying $7 for a single apple:’ ‘What economy are we all f–king living in?’

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away — but at this point medical bills might be cheaper.

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Shop the 7 best places to buy solid wood furniture for an all-natural feel

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Get the scoop on all-wood furniture, it might just improve your quality of life.

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Boston Dynamics introduces latest, fully electric humanoid robot that social media is labeling ‘creepy’

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“In the months and years ahead, we’re excited to show what the world’s most dynamic humanoid robot can really do – in the lab, in the factory, and in our lives,” the company also said.

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Rare star explosion expected to be ‘once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,’ NASA officials say: ‘Kinda like Halley’s Comet’

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Another special cosmic event is to occur this year, and it could be a "once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity," according to NASA.

I’m a dietitian — here’s how to eat just one chocolate and feel satisfied

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If you crave sweets, here's some encourage-mint.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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NYC high schooler creates astonishingly accurate AI algorithm for 911 callers to get help they actually need

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“You need very little input from the actual caller,” Pierce Wright, age 17, said about his AI model.

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Uber’s 50 most bizarre lost items list includes turtle, paternity test, ‘fake butt’

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Ride-share company Uber released the eighth annual Uber Lost & Found Index on Wednesday.

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I’m a nutrition expert — here’s how to avoid that afternoon energy slump

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If you're yawning at your desk as you read this, try one of these tips stat to boost your energy.

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Out of this world! More cosmic action coming after solar eclipse via Lyrid meteor shower

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The Lyrid meteor shower will light up the sky with peak views in rural areas across the US starting Sunday night, according to experts.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Google staffers storm NYC, California, Seattle offices to protest $1.2B Israel contract

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They demanded that Google cancel its participation in "Project Nimbus" -- a $1.2 billion contract with Israel that involves Google Cloud as well as Amazon Web Services.

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This restaurant gives a free bottle of wine — but you have to give up your phone

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"We wanted to open a restaurant that was different from the others," Al Condominio owner Angelo Lella said.

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Rare 54-year-old Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ will stream for the first time ever

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The Beatles’ 1970 film “Let It Be,” which has never been on any streaming service, Blu Ray or DVD format, will finally land on Disney+.

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NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station

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The cylindrical object that tore through the home in Naples on March 8 was subsequently taken to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral for analysis.

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Rangers can celebrate their regular-season success — for now

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If you finish with the best record in your sport after going through a grueling six-month schedule, it should count for something meaningful, correct? Or, really, what’s the point?

Monday, Apr 15

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Here’s why you want to stress less, exercise more: study

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Less stress isn't just good for your mood, it can also have a positive impact on your heart as well.

This running gel won’t make you sick: reviewed by a marathoner

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The running essential you need in your life!

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8 smart strategies to save for your dream vacation

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You can make your dream vacation a reality with the right planning.

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Dentist reveals the 3 times you should not brush your teeth

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A dentist has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the circumstances in which you should skip brushing your teeth — at least for awhile.

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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says

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Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Photographer shares how he captured the perfect picture of the solar eclipse at peak totality

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Associated Press photographer Mat Otero shot the solar eclipse last week from the Fort Worth Zoo.

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Here’s how much it will cost to travel to see total solar eclipses in Iceland, Spain, Egypt and Australia

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If last week's eclipse left you wanting more, now's the time to start thinking about planning trips to Europe, Africa and Australia, which will all see total solar eclipses over the next four years.