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  • In 2021, I explored the ruins of a Miami zoo that was abandoned after hurricanes ravaged the area.
  • Nature has since taken over Crandon Park Zoo. Crocodiles and other wildlife now thrive there.
  • Some abandoned cage structures from the zoo remain

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A new Gallup poll found that 23% of US employees use AI at least a few times per week, while 45% say they use it a few times per year.
  • A growing share of US employees are using AI in the workplace, a new Gallup poll found.
  • The percentage of workers who say they use AI weekly has shot up dramatically since mid-2024.
  • Here are the top five ways that employees say they're using AI at

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There's a growing sentiment that gadgets have gotten boring. And while I don't fully agree, I understand why people might feel that way. Just think about some of the novel device types that companies have tried to push since the original iPhone came out. 

3D TVs were a massive flop and tablets still feel like extra-large smartphones despite Apple's efforts to prop them up as laptop replacements


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Users who have switched from Google Assistant to Gemini have a lost a pretty important feature on smart home devices, and they aren't happy about it.

As detailed in this Reddit thread, if you're using Gemini on a smart home device such as a smart speaker or display, Continued Conversations no longer work — unless you upgrade to Gemini Home Premium.

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In the evening of Dec. 14, a large crowd of people gathered on Australia's Bondi Beach to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, and were instead met with violence, as two gunmen opened fire on the group. As of today, 15 people have been killed.

One of the assailants was taken down by bystander Ahmed Al Ahmed, whose brave decision to grapple with the shooter and take over his weapon was captured



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Seeing your favorite artist onstage has never been more expensive. In the 1960s, a ticket to see The Beatles could cost around $5. In 2024, the average concert ticket in the US was nearly $136. And on the resale market, prices can jump to almost double that, with some Taylor Swift fans paying thousands of dollars for a single seat.

Business Insider spoke with individuals across the live music


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Sometimes you encounter a technical issue on an iPhone that makes you chuckle more than anything else.

That's what's currently happening to some photos in the iOS Photos app, per 9to5mac. Various reports on places like Reddit have confirmed that some photos originally snapped on Android phones are showing up with a horrifying red filter applied to them when you look at them in the Photos app. You



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Trump and Zuckerberg at a White House dinner.
  • The Trump administration is launching a 2-year Tech Force program in partnership with major tech companies.
  • Around 1,000 people will be hired as government employees and placed at various agencies, paying around $130,000 to $195,000.
  • It's primarily an early-career program, aimed partly at helping participants land a private-sector

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  • A year into our relationship, my boyfriend and I decided to leave New York and live on the road.
  • We drove across the country and encountered challenges, including hurricanes and dust storms.
  • The yearlong trip taught me how to slow down for the first time, and brought us closer as a couple.

I have always struggled with stillness. When I was young, my right leg would bounce


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