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Q Acoustics 5020 Review: Clear, Stylish, Limited Bass

British audio brand Q Acoustics has been on fire lately in the affordable audiophile scene, with options like the M20 HD Bluetooth speakers (8/10, WIRED…

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Linner Nova OTC Hearing Aids Review: Low Price Comes With Too Many Trade Offs

The race to the bottom in hearing aid prices has taken another leap with the arrival of earbuds from Linner Nova. While most over-the-counter hearing…

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The Winds That Doomed Lahaina

Winds blowing at 60 miles an hour not only push the flames along, they also help start new fires. Wildland firefighters on the US mainland…

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Maybe You Should Just Join a Commune

Gideon Lichfield: I would like a badge. Gideon Lichfield: Hi, I’m Gideon Lichfield. Lauren Goode: And I’m Lauren Goode. And this is Have a Nice…

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Facebook’s 2024 Election Policy May Hinge on a Cambodian Video

The speed of the prime minister’s about turn, and his unwillingness to act against Facebook, show how important the platform is in Cambodia. More than…

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Kids Are Going Back to School. So Is ChatGPT

Last winter, the unveiling of OpenAI’s alarmingly sophisticated chatbot sent educators into a tailspin. Generative AI, it was feared, would enable rampant cheating and plagiarism,…

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The Impossible Fight to Stop Canada’s Wildfires

In a normal year, Rennick would expect a staff turnover of 20 percent, but next year will certainly be higher. To that end, Natural Resources…

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Sniff-Tests Won’t Save You From Food Poisoning. An Expert Explains Why.

I should know better, but I admit that I do it too. I’ve just pulled some sliced chicken out of the fridge, as I set…

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Adorable Baby Giraffe Without Spots Might Be One of a Kind

A giraffe born without spots sounds like the plot of a children’s book – and actually is one – but this quirky coming-of-age story is…

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Radical Trial Shows Hookworms May Protect People From Type 2 Diabetes

Getting infected with a hookworm doesn’t sound like something you should do on purpose, but if patients can stomach the idea, their health could very…

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