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FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 15-20. Fantastical Escape, hosted by Indie Author Central, offers free fantasy books in a wide range of subgenres.


The Stuff Your Kindle Day calendar was getting out of hand in the early stages of the year. It felt like there was a new event every week for a while, but just like that, things slowed back down to a regular pace. And we


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I'm not a mom, but that doesn't stop TikTok and Instagram from thinking I am, or at least assuming I'm interested in what moms are doing. I scroll past a day in the life of a wealthy stay-at-home mom in New York City shuttling kids around Manhattan or moms of multiples corralling triplets into matching outfits and then into car seats in minivans — cribs, bottles


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There are moments in life when your own stupidity dumbfounds you. The letter I got from the IRS — on my birthday, no less — was one of those moments.

"Your tax return does not match the information we have on file," the three-page letter began in large bold font.

Confusion quickly curdled into panic. I had to scan the document four times before my brain absorbed the




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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be


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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen during a visit to the school on April 1, 2025.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen during a visit to the school on April 1, 2025.
  • An unusual new Pentagon account is an online cheerleader for the defense secretary.
  • The DOD Rapid Response account on X and Facebook mirrors a similar White House account.
  • The account is run by a former right-wing podcaster who now works in communications

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Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. captured an iconic scene of Rory McIlroy winning the Masters.
  • Masters victor Rory Mcllroy sunk a winning putt and fell to his knees on Sunday.
  • One of the professional photographers who captured the iconic moment is a familiar name to sports fans.
  • Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr., who retired in 2010, took an

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Chinese prisoners of war Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo arrive to attend a press conference in Kyiv.
Wang Guangjun, pictured left, said he had seen promotional videos on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, for a job helping Russia's injured soldiers.
  • Ukraine held a press conference with two Chinese prisoners of war on Monday.
  • Wang Guangjun, 34, said he was drawn to Russia's military by promotional social media videos.
  • Wang said he was told he'd care for injured

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Head of top luxury conglomerate LVMH Bernard Arnault presents the group's 2024 annual results in Paris on January 28, 2025.
LVMH said it might move some of its manufacturing to the US to mitigate tariff risks.
  • LVMH is considering moving more of its manufacturing into the US to mitigate tariff risks.
  • The group's CFO said it was looking into shifting manufacturing for Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.
  • If Trump's proposed tariffs go into effect, imports from the European Union will be taxed at 20%.

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Melinda French Gates says she no longer worries about what other people think about her.
  • Melinda French Gates, 60, says she stopped worrying about what others think about her.
  • "I deserve to be where I am in life," she said, adding that it's a wisdom that comes with age.
  • According to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index today, French Gates's net worth is about $14

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give


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Imagiyo AI Image Generator

TL;DR: Create AI images without monthly fees when you get an Imagiyo lifetime subscription for $29.


AI image generators started out pretty basic. Remember when Dall-E couldn't even render a face? The technology has improved rapidly, and some of the old staples like Midjourney are already becoming outdated. Imagiyo is a new type of image generator that you can use personally or commercially, and a


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TL;DR: Unblock porn sites for free with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.


The online world seems like something you can navigate with total freedom, but on closer inspection, there are actually content restrictions and blockades in every corner. There are often good reasons for this, but there's also something to be said for retaining your right to online freedom.

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