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Matt Reynolds

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

With little incentive for US farmers to test their cattle, and many undocumented laborers on dairy farms, the full scale of the outbreak is unclear.

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Celebrate Star Wars Day with these LEGO Store deals

Tomorrow is Star Wars Day. Whether you plan to celebrate by binge-watching the iconic space saga or indulging in some amusing wordplay wishing your friends a happy "May the 4th," the LEGO Store is offering a host of deals that will take your day to the next level.

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Ranking August Moon songs based on how close they are to One Direction

On The Idea of You's companion album, the film's star Nicholas Galitzine sings, "I think I need a new direction lately," a sly reference to the boy band One Direction.

The album is a clever marketing ploy for a romantic comedy based on a book inspired by One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles. It follows the romance between Styles' stand-in, Hayes Campbell (played by Galitzine), a member of the boy band August Moon, and Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old gallerist and mother. The film's...

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Get a brand new brew with up to 35% off Nespresso machines at Amazon

GET UP TO 35% OFF: As of May 3, you can get up to 35% off Nespresso machines at Amazon, including the Nespresso VertoPlus and Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe.

Our top picks: Best deal overall Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine ...

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Grab the just-released Beats Solo 4 headphones for under $200

NEW BEATS HEADPHONES UNDER $200: On May 2, Beats released the Beats Solo 4 headphones. The newest generation of over-ear headphones is available for $199 at Amazon.

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Amazon deal of the day: Snag the sleek Samsung Jet 75 Pet stick vacuum for under $200

Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Jet 75 Pet cordless stick vacuum $199 at Amazon (save $200) ...

The Verge

Gaby Del Valle

The conspiracy theory behind Florida’s lab-grown meat ban

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday banning the sale of lab-grown meat in the state. The legislation is a clear handout to the state’s cattle industry: the state’s commissioner of agriculture said it was about protecting “our incredible farmers and the integrity of American agriculture.” But DeSantis’ statements make it clear that, like many of his other pet causes, the lab-grown meat...

The Verge

Emma Roth

Hisense is launching a $999 CanvasTV as a cheaper rival to Samsung’s Frame

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Hisense is launching the CanvasTV, a matte television designed to display artwork and photos, letting it blend in with the rest of your decor when not in use. If it sounds similar to The Frame by Samsung, that’s because it is — but the difference is that the CanvasTV’s starting price is several hundred dollars cheaper.

The CanvasTV is available in 55 and 65 inches, with the smaller version costing $999 and the larger option priced at $1,300, according to CNET. To...

Fast Company

Pavithra Mohan

Jobs report shows falling unemployment rate for Black workers

Unemployment rates were low in April, and the unemployment gap between white and Black workers is narrowing.

One of the most notable findings from the jobs report released this morning is that job creation has finally slowed down, with employers adding 175,000 jobs in April. The shift comes after a period of steady job growth and low unemployment, exceeding the expectations of economists who had warned that the labor market would eventually cool off.

Fast Company

Raphael Ouzan

Thanks to AI, we’re in the golden age of freelancing

AI doesn’t help everyone, but it is turning elite tech workers into super builders.

As white-collar work gets increasingly automated, you might assume that freelancers would be the first to feel the impact. Indeed, researchers found a 21% decrease in the number of freelance job postings for automation-prone jobs after the rollout of ChatGPT. But there are two sides to this story. We’re witnessing a class stratification in modern freelancing. And, according to our latest research,...

ESPN.com

Jesse Rogers

'That resonates with the fan base': How Bryce Harper became beloved in Philadelphia

From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

NYT > Home Page

Maggie Haberman and Matthew Haag

Who is Hope Hicks, Once One of Trump’s Most Trusted Advisers?

Ms. Hicks, testifying in Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, is expected to be asked about the hush money payment at the center of the case against him.

NYT > Home Page

Lydia DePillis

U.S. Employers Added 175,000 Jobs in April

A less torrid expansion in the job market isn’t necessarily bad news, given that layoffs have remained low and most sectors appear stable.

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Medea Giordano

How LED Face Masks and Red Light Therapy Work to Reverse Wrinkles (2024)

Red and blue light therapy can help reduce wrinkles and acne. I spoke to a dermatologist and donned a few masks to test their efficacy.

Wired Top Stories

Ryan Waniata

Brane X Speaker: Compact Size, Home Theater Sound

This compact but mighty speaker lets you bring the thrills of a real subwoofer virtually anywhere.

SBNation.com

James Dator

The Chiefs are built to flourish through a Rashee Rice suspension

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No team are better equipped to have a receiver suspended than the Chiefs.

It’s a matter of “when” not “if” Rashee Rice is suspended by the NFL in the wake of his arrest for a high speed hit-and-run which resulted in a chain collision in Dallas. It’s unclear what punishment the league will hand down, with some insiders predicting it could be as much as half a season for the the second-year receiver.

Rice figured to be one of the Chiefs’...

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21 Times Actors And Their Kids Had Roles In The Same Movie Or TV Show

Beyoncé and Blue Ivy are joining the ranks in the upcoming Lion King prequel.

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The Verge

Mia Sato

Instagram introduces new interactive stickers for Stories

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Instagram announced a handful of new features to Stories, including new interactive ways to share music, photos, and videos.

The most intriguing new feature is called Reveal and, when applied, blurs the contents of a story post. The only way viewers can see the post is by DMing the person who shared it. Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that direct messages are an increasingly important part of the platform and that stories and DMs account for most of...

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