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What does a meteorite taste like? Someone found out and bottled it.

Maxime Girardin descends from a long line of winemakers in France's Burgundy region dating back at least 200 years. 

So it caught his family off guard when he decided in 2021, then only 24, to break from tradition and try his hand at spirits instead. Even more unthinkable was what he wanted to do with his fledgling brand, Pegasus Distillerie: bottle space. 

To be clear, Girardin didn't intend to sell cases of empty bottles. He wanted to capture the essence of outer space and the stars,...

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Grindr celebrates Pride with cross-country 'Grindr Rides America' bus tour

Calling all passenger princesses, princes, and everyone in between — Grindr is turning 15 and hitting the open road with a cross-country "Grindr Rides America" bus tour. It's the great all-American-gay road trip, and everyone's invited to hop on and join in the celebration of Pride.

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The Grindr bus will be cruising through 10 cities across the U.S., kicking off in...

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Save $130 on this refurbished iPad Pro, plus accessories, and gift Dad his first tablet

TL;DR: Through June 5, score a refurbished iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi) with accessories for just $249.99 (reg. $379) to arrive in time for Father's Day.

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For the documentary-obsessed dads, this streaming service is 55% off this Father's Day

TL;DR: Through June 9 and just in time for Father's Day, you can grab a lifetime subscription to Curiosity Stream, a streaming platform for documentaries, for just $179.97 (reg. $399).

It's easy to pretend that your dad's endless fountain of facts at the dinner table or during family road trips is more annoying than amusing. But deep down, you know you love his random trivia sessions — and wouldn't want them to stop. So why not fuel his passion for knowledge with the perfect Father's Day...

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Grab HD binoculars for almost $100 off for Father's Day

TL;DR: Through June 5, this Father's Day, you can get Dad these HD digital camera binoculars on sale for $105.97 (reg. $199.99).

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Upgrade dad's tunes for Father's Day with Sony headphones on sale for $39.99

TL;DR: Through June 9, pay only $39.99 for an open-box unit of Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones thanks to this Father's Day deal.

Think back to those car rides with Dad with the stereo blaring Pink Floyd, The Beatles, or Led Zeppelin. Whether you liked his tunes or not, those songs were your first foray into music. Sure, your playlists might not overlap much these days, but you can't deny that your old man helped shape your musical tastes. Why not thank your first-ever DJ with something that...

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Learn to use AI with this online learning bundle for less than $5 a course

TL;DR: Learn to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney with the artificial intelligence and automation developer learning bundle, on sale for only $59.99 (reg. $234).

If you're hoping to make a career change and want to stay on top of new technology, then give yourself the gift of learning with this AI and development course bundle.

Filled with 13 info-packed courses spanning 46 hours of instruction, this bundle provides an education on everything from ChatGPT to robotics. And for a...

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How to close apps on an iPhone (and why you shouldn't)

Closing apps on an iPhone is a 20-second task, but should you be closing them at all? The answer may surprise you!

How to close your apps on an iPhone Total Time 20 seconds What You Need Your phone

Step 1: Access the "App Switcher" ...

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Timeline: How the U.S.-built pier in Gaza broke apart and what’s next

U.S. officials say, however, that the steel causeway connected to the beach in Gaza and the floating pier are being repaired and reassembled at a port in southern Israel, then will be reinstalled and working again next week.

A string of security, logistical and weather problems has battered the plan to deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza through a U.S. military-built pier.

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‘North Korea: The People’s Paradise,’ by Tariq Zaidi

The photographer Tariq Zaidi captures everyday images of a hidden society at work and at play.

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Biden Dons Kansas City Helmet to Celebrate Its Super Bowl Victory

Taylor Swift was not at the White House to celebrate with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, but kicker Harrison Butker, who recently drew controversy for a commencement speech, attended.

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How Yu & Me, a Popular Chinatown Bookstore, Rebuilt After a Fire

A fire left Lucy Yu’s literary hub in Chinatown gutted. She was determined to rebuild it.

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Worried About Youth Crime, Newark Revives an 11 P.M. Curfew

Newark has begun enforcing a longstanding law that prohibits people under 18 from being out late at night.

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A 9/11 Charity Provides a Financial Safety Net to a Giuliani Firm

Five months after filing for bankruptcy, the former New York City mayor disclosed his company’s income from a foundation established to honor a firefighter killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Champions League: Borussia Dortmund Shows Anything Is Possible

Can an underdog still have its day in the Champions League? The sport should hope so.

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I Was Skeptical of the ‘Zombie’ Trump Case. I Stand Corrected.

The prosecutors convinced me — as they clearly and overwhelmingly convinced the jury.

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Six of Trump’s Dumbest Trial Mistakes

The problem with having a volcanic egotist as a client.

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‘Trump Is Now a Felon, and That Will Matter’: 7 Writers on the Guilty Verdict

Times Opinion writers reflect on an extraordinary development in American political history.

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Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Steadfast Mother, Dies at 86

Moving into the White House, she provided stability for her granddaughters in a national spotlight.

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Borussia Dortmund Deal with Weapons Maker Rheinmetall Stirs Debate in Germany

For some fans of Borussia Dortmund, an advertising deal with Rheinmetall, a major arms manufacturer, has overshadowed the run-up to the Champions League final on Saturday.

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