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Ancient underwater caves and ecosystems in Mexico are being destroyed by a train

The cave system contains one of the biggest aquifers in Mexico and acts as the region’s main water source, crucial at a time when the nation faces a deepening water crisis.

Mexico’s outgoing leader has rapidly built a train system looping around the country’s southern Yucatan Peninsula.

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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

How to find the balance between telling it like it is and displaying good people skills

More often than not, telling it like it is is not indicative of intelligence.

If you’re like most people—someone who pays attention to the feelings of others, and tries to act with empathy in professional interactions with coworkers and colleagues—you’ll have experienced the common tension between telling others what you really think and coming across as rewarding to deal with.

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Michael Grothaus

What is post-quantum encryption? Everything to know about the high-tech security feature adopted by Apple, Meta, and Zoom

The rise of quantum computing means encryption tech has to change. Here’s how you’ll protect your data going forward

Late last month, Zoom announced that it was rolling out a new type of encryption, called post-quantum cryptography (PQC), to its Zoom Workplace product. A day later, Facebook owner Meta revealed it had deployed post-quantum cryptography across most of its internal service communications. These announcements from the communications and social media giants came several...

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Noah Eckstein

Why the airport of the future will include a chat with a celebrity hologram

The towering display at JFK’s Terminal 4 is only the beginning of the hologram takeover.

If you happened to be waiting for a flight at JFK Terminal 4 on May 23, chances are you bumped into the comedian Howie Mandel. Not in-person, of course. Mandel is averse to germs and doesn’t like to fly. But rather in-Proto, a life-sized hologram machine with the ability to “beam” anyone or anything inside of it.

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20 Inexplicably Bizarre And WTF Stories From People Who Just Had A Very, Very Strange Day

"I had to make sure I wasn't seeing things, but this guy continued driving like that for at least 10 miles. It was hilarious but truly so strange."

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43 Cooking Basics You Should Probably Know By Now

Practical tips for those of us who love to eat...but don't necessarily love to cook.

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Thomas Ricker

Bluetti SwapSolar review: power and chill with swappable batteries

Sharing this solar generator’s batteries with a 3-in-1 solar fridge, freezer, and ice-making combo is a good idea that might get better.

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Greg Wyshynski

Oilers one win from Cup Final: Game 5 takeaways, early look at Game 6

With the Oilers up 3-2, here are key trends to monitor, and players who will be critical in a possible clinching game.

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How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid online for free

TL;DR: Stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League Final for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League Final is the pinnacle of club football. It simply doesn't get any bigger than this.

For the players of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, this is a chance at immortality. If you want to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League Final for free from anywhere in the world, we...

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How to watch United States vs. Canada online for free

TL;DR: Watch United States vs. Canada in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The T20 World Cup is finally here, and fans are getting a whole month of electric cricket from the best players in the world. There are so many exciting matchups to consider over the next few weeks, but everything starts with the co-hosts taking on Canada.

If you want to watch United States vs. Canada in the 2024...

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Get Microsoft Office Professional and Windows 11 Pro bundled together for £47

TL;DR: Through June 9, this Microsoft Office Professional and Windows 11 Pro bundle is on sale for £47.10 (reg. £344.03). 

Whether you’re a small business owner, professional, or student, this bundle has the tools you need to make the most of your PC. With this bundle of the Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Suite and Windows 11 Pro, you can upgrade your operating system and utilise software that can help you stay productive. Through June 9, you can get both of these tools for a...

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Greg Wyshynski

'Disjointed' Stars face elimination; DeBoer heated

A "disjointed" Stars team finds itself facing playoff elimination after the Oilers took control of Game 5 early to claim a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference final.

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Adrian Wojnarowski

Kings' Brown making $8.5M per year in new deal

Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has agreed on a new contract that takes him through the 2026-2027 season, his agent Warren LeGarie told ESPN. Brown, the 2022-2023 NBA Coach of the Year, gets a new deal with a significant raise.

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Chris Hoffman

This free chatbot lets you choose your AI model

Hugging Face’s HuggingChat incorporates open-source LLMs from Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Mistral.

ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini all run on a big company’s servers. Even if you had powerful computing hardware, you couldn’t run them yourself. A few gigantic corporations control them.

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27 Must-Haves For Anyone Planning On Being Outdoors All Summer Long

Prepare to ~thrive~ all summer with this genius water mister, pre-pool hair cream, sand removal bags, and more.

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Oilers win, on cusp of first Cup Final in 18 years

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two quick power-play goals and the Oilers beat the top-seeded Stars 3-1.

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'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 1

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread...

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15 Hilarious Photos That Are Just What The Doctor Ordered, TBH

???? Make 'em laugh. ????

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