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Never Move Your Money to ‘Protect’ It – Shield And Fortify

24 Memes to Make Monday Suck a Little Less – Ned Hardy

Stop letting groceries, tools, and everyday essentials roll around your trunk, this organizer keeps everything secure, tidy, and easy to find. – Amazon

Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say – NYTimes

The Pain of Knowing Your Child Will Never Launch – Archive.ph

How Cyber Sleuths Tracked a Nigerian Scammer to His Doorstep – 404 Media

Texas blocks funding for Flock as backlash grows against AI surveillance cameras – Mashable

Mother saves two children from the fierce Nepal flash flood – Reddit

These Young New Yorkers Scored the Ultimate Deal: A Rent-Stabilized Apartment – WSJ

Take a break from that brain rot and take our Daily Brain Challenge – Ned Hardy

This is one of the most practical parenting books ever written, filled with simple, proven techniques that reduce conflict, improve communication, and help kids actually listen. – Amazon

Millions of older Americans don’t have enough to eat, as food prices rise beyond fixed incomes – KCUR

He Spent 27 Years on Death Row as a Wrongfully Convicted Man. What Comes Next? – ProPublica

Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading – AP News

Say hello to GTA 6’s awesome new dialogue system – Polygon

Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human – Archive.ph

The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time – Rolling Stone

Mapped: The World’s Safest and Least Safe Cities in 2026 – Visual Capitalist

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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

This is one of the best BBQ rubs out there. It delivers the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavor while creating a beautiful mahogany bark. – Amazon

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists – AP News

Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’ – The Guardian

NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe – NPR

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks – The Guardian

Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – The Guardian

I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead – Archive.ph

27 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

Unlike cheap power strips with thin cords and minimal protection, this Belkin uses a heavy-duty 14-gauge cord, offers 3,780 joules of surge protection, and safely handles up to 1,800 watts. – Amazon

The hidden addiction hitting college kids and tearing families apart – ESPN

US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt – Archive.is

‘This is horrifying’: Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 AI filter leaks and players are inserting it into every game – Video Games Chronicle

Asian guy who knows how to fight drops frat boy, turns him into Woody from Toy story – Reddit

Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording – Ars Technica

I went to China to see a different AI future. It looked familiar – Rest Of World

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27 Nostalgic Photos That Capture a World We Almost Forgot – Ned Hardy

One of those cheap little tools you never think you need until it effortlessly lifts, levels, or holds something heavy in place while keeping both hands free. – Amazon

How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide – The Guardian

People are sick of their phones and desperate for connection. Here’s a solution that’s actually working. – Archive.ph

Key moments in trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of murdering her three children – BBC News

Trump Family’s New Crypto Bank Is Backed by Abu Dhabi Sheikh – WSJ

Intense Six Flags Coaster Closed After Two Riders Suffer Brain Hemorrhages: “It’s Got to Stop” – Hollywood Reporter

Swarm of 700 AI bots went rogue in hacking attack – Telegraph

23 Pieces of Art That Deserve A Closer Look – Ned Hardy

This book is a refreshing reminder that the point of building wealth isn’t to die with the biggest bank account—it’s to use your money while you’re still healthy enough to create unforgettable experiences. – Amazon

Big Tobacco turns to more potent nicotine pouches in battle for US – Archive.is

Six psychologists have stayed friends for decades. This game is their glue. – Archive.ph

Inside the Warehouse Where Amazon Scans and Destroys Books for AI Training – 404 Media

The Income an Individual Needs to Live Comfortably in Every U.S. State – Visual Capitalist

People were asked the most ‘valuable lesson’ their grandparents taught them. The answers are so wholesome. – Upworthy

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The Future of Scams Won’t Look Like Scams – Shield And Fortify

If You Love History and Have a Dark Sense of Humor, These 28 Memes Are for You – Ned Hardy

The is a genuine game changer. It dries a whole bowl of greens in seconds with one easy push, so your salads stay crisp and dressing actually sticks. – Amazon

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With 48 States Over Child-Safety Claims – NPR

The Connections That Turned a Precocious Teen Into the Fallen ‘Nostradamus of AI’ – WSJ

Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80 – AP News

Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm – Ars Technica

GTA 6′s Lucky Leak #13 Reveals Crowd Scenes You Will Not Believe – Kotaku

The Real Lives of Online Romance Scammers – New Republic

30 Bizarre Marriage Tricks Real Couples Swear By – Ned Hardy

If you dont have good knife skills, this turns onions, peppers, and other vegetables into perfectly even pieces in seconds, making meal prep faster, easier, and far less messy. – Amazon

Mark Zuckerberg had a bold plan to replace Meta staff with AI. Here’s how it imploded. – Reuters

Reggie Watts Dropped From Festivals Following Investigation Into Late Girlfriend, Drug Use Allegations – Rolling Stone

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead? – Archive.ph

LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million From Insurers Arranged by Guggenheim – Archive.ph

After lots of therapy, Raygun is ready to talk – CNN

Smart Glasses Are Creeping Out Entire Countries – Gizmodo

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18 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Forty First Dates and Still Searching – NYTimes

What it looks like to live next to a sprawling data center – USA Today

Evergrande tycoon at the heart of China’s property crisis sentenced to life in prison – Reuters

This may be the first academic profession to see its work taken over by AI – Archive.ph

31 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

Politicians Who Once Championed Data Centers Are Now Bashing Them – WSJ

Why Americans Stopped Reading Books – Open Culture

Brands Are ‘Maxxing’ and ‘Mogging’ as They Co-Opt a Controversial Trend – WSJ

Big Bear Bald Eagle, Shadow ‘highly likely’ to nest up with new eagle pal, biologist says – Archive.ph

I’m 50 years old. Why do I still struggle with the need to be liked? – The Guardian

As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings – Ars Technica

Mapped: Where Young Americans Are Buying Homes – Visual Capitalist

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Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code – Wired

25 Fascinating Photos That Deserve a Closer Look – Ned Hardy

This is better than the Litter Genie because its stainless-steel body traps odors without absorbing them, and it uses regular kitchen trash bags instead of expensive proprietary refills. – Amazon

States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims – NYTimes

Moderna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trial – Stat News

A Florida Billionaire Pays $40 Million for Ferrari EV Everyone Mocked – WSJ

Dickovers, baggravation and botiquette: 18 new words to describe our tech hellscape – The Guardian

26 Parenting Memes for Anyone Who’s Just Trying to Survive the Day – Ned Hardy

This turns your Weber kettle into a high-heat convection machine, giving you insanely crispy wings, perfectly roasted chicken, and powerful searing with almost no effort. – Amazon

Guy fall to the ground after getting punched in the neck – Reddit

Apple Is Sending Out a Huge Wave of Spyware Warnings. You Should Take Them Seriously – Gizmodo

GTA 6 Gameplay And A Full Map Have Seemingly Leaked Ahead Of The Big Netflix Reveal – Kotaku

The Five Archetypes of the Modern NFL Cornerback – The Ringer

The Lakers Heiress at the Center of the NBA’s Nastiest Succession Drama – WSJ

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36 Prices That Prove Everything Has Gotten Ridiculously Expensive – Ned Hardy

Get a good pair of safety glasses for mowing the lawn—they cost almost nothing, and all it takes is one random rock or stick getting launched at your face to make you wish you had them on. – Amazon

The Web of Hidden Deals That Snared the Dodgers Owner in a Federal Probe – Archive.ph

Ukraine launches hundreds of drones into Russia in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war – CBS News

Meta trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram gets underway – NBC News

How to rebuild your broken attention span – Archive.ph

27 Memes That Deserve a Spot in the Group Chat – Ned Hardy

This holds your phone, keys, and whatever else you need without bouncing around, and after a few runs you’ll wonder how you ever ran without one. – Amazon

Woman threatens to stab a passenger, another passenger disarmed her with a certified bitch slap – Reddit

This powerful predictor of longevity isn’t what you think – Archive.ph

‘Spider-Man’ Windfall: Tom Holland to Make Over $100 Million for ‘Brand New Day’ ‘ – The Wrap

Video of Tyson Foods closes beef plants in Illinois, Utah, and Washington, cutting thousands of jobs – Reddit

White House Seeks to Lift Ban on Development in National Forests – NYTimes

The new AI super-rich are reshaping the market for jets, yachts and cars – Archive.is

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks – AP News

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5 Small Things That Made Us Smile This Week – Ned Hardy

This mouse is one of those rare mice that genuinely makes working at a computer better, with an incredibly comfortable shape, near-silent clicks, customizable buttons, and a fantastic magnetic scroll wheel that can fly through huge documents in seconds. – Amazon

Inside North Korea’s Operation to Conquer the American Job Market – WSJ

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat – The Guardian

Bessent said the K-shaped economy ‘is over.’ Here’s what financial experts say – PBS

People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them – Archive.ph

Who is KD1, the bald eagle spotted in Jackie and Shadow’s nest? – PopSci

AI bots started a religion — humans immediately followed – Archive.ph

How consumers can get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court – CBS News

24 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

These are the best rechargeable batteries I’d recommend to anyone. They last forever, hold their charge incredibly well, and save you from constantly buying disposable AAs and AAAs. – Amazon

What the Lakers’ sale says about the bleak new era of NBA ownership. – The Ringer

Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts – NPR

These Wild Truck-Mounted Crash Barriers Exist Because Drivers Can’t Stop Staring at Their Phones – The Drive

New Technique for Ruining Flock Cameras Just Dropped – Gizmodo

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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

This is a near-perfect everyday pocket knife—compact, smooth, well-built, razor-sharp, and surprisingly premium-feeling for its affordable price. – Amazon

ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says – AP News

CRISPR Targeted HIV Inside Living Humans for the First Time – Yahoo

L.A. shelter provider has paid CEO who lives in Hawaii $1.6 million in salary, vacation over two years – KTLA

Yale expert shares 5 steps to rewire your brain for happiness with no weird tricks – Upworthy

21 Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

A gooseneck phone holder gives you a sturdy, hands-free way to position your phone exactly where you want it—perfect for watching videos, following recipes, video calls, or scrolling in bed. – Amazon

How to Cut Costs, Ruin Things, and Antagonize People – The Ringer

Johnathan Majors Stars In New Movie That Looks Like the Movie Version of a Facebook Comment Section – Consequence

Guy tried to slam his opponent, got reversed uno! – Reddit

‘Pervert glasses’: Backlash against Meta’s smart glasses grows – Archive.ph

The Argentine ranch where tech CEOs plan to ride out the apocalypse – Archive.is

Host of the “Whatever” podcast gets big mad when a woman calls him out. – Reddit

The Streisand Effect: Luxe travel YouTuber locked out of new $6K-a-night resort as hotel calls the cops on him – NYPost

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The Music Festival Trying to Make Drug Use Safer – NYTimes

26 Pieces of Art Worth Slowing Down For – Ned Hardy

A heavy-duty tarp is one of those things every homeowner should have around for emergency leaks, covering equipment and furniture, hauling messy debris, or protecting just about anything from rain and weather. – Amazon

He’s Eligible for Up to $480,000 After Being Wrongly Imprisoned for 42 Years. The State Says No. – ProPublica

Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’ – NYTimes

Measles-infected Universal Studios visitor spent whole day at the park – Archive.ph

The Investors Whose SpaceX Shares Vanished Before They Could Cash In – WSJ

You be the judge: my partner confronts bad drivers. Should he stop? – The Guardian

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, charged with organizing the killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial – NBC News

24 Nostalgic Photos That Hit You Right in the Childhood – Ned Hardy

This folding camping table is worth grabbing because it packs down small, weighs almost nothing, and has adjustable legs so you can keep it level even on uneven ground. – Amazon

Phishing-as-a-Service Is Powering a New Wave of Cybercrime – CNET

First photos of SpaceX lunar rocket crash show blackened hole torn into the moon’s surface – Live Science

Peptides May Soon Be Easier to Get. Does That Mean You Should Jump On Them? – Mens Health

Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after alleged racist posts resurface – The Guardian