Steam reviews tend to be a medley of serious, helpful, jokey and meme-y, but Valve is looking to switch that vibe up a bit. The company has started publicly testing a new "helpfulness" system that will bring useful reviews to the top and effectively demote the fun ones, depending on what the user wants to see.
"User reviews that are identified as being unhelpful for potential customers, such as
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- Airport workers in Phoenix, Charlotte describe dangerous conditions during extreme heat.
- They joined fast-food and farm workers this week in demanding employers provide water, AC, and rest.
- Five states and some cities have heat protection policies, but enforcement is inconsistent.
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- A Southwest Airlines employee has been charged with theft.
- The employee told police he printed $79,000 worth of flight vouchers, according to a complaint obtained by BI.
- He has since pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A Southwest Airlines customer service agent based at St. Louis Lambert International Airport has been charged with theft after
Kim Dotcom is being extradited to the United States to face long-standing criminal charges relating to his defunct file-sharing service Megaupload. The order was signed by New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith according to Reuters, who said that “Mr Dotcom should be
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- Fava beans contain a chemical called levodopa that can be converted into dopamine.
- A scientist is researching the bean to see if it can reduce depression symptoms.
- Nadia Mohd-Radzman shared her three favorite fava bean recipes.
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- Growing up, there was little talk about money, and I didn't receive financial literacy education.
- Not understanding the basics of money led to $180,000 in debt.
- Here's how I overcame the debt, built savings, and am creating a financial legacy for my children.
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- Consultant Rachel Weaven has worked in the HR industry for 20 years.
- She said crying at work isn't always a bad thing but it depends on your office culture.
- Who you are with, why you're crying, and how often it happens can impact how it's perceived.
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- Trying to secure a first job can be a great learning experience for a teen.
- But it can also be a tough process, and it's tempting for parents to step in and take over.
- Experts say offering encouragement is always good, but parents should avoid applying for teens.
Job or internship experience is key to setting young people up for
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- Dr. Michael Roizen is an expert in longevity and uses scientific research to shape his lifestyle.
- He shared the foods he added to his diet that are linked to a longer lifespan.
- These include dark chocolate, salmon

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- Trumpet, a London-based B2B sales startup, has raised $6.35 million in seed funding.
- Founded in 2021, Trumpet aims to centralize the B2B buying experience with collaborative tools.
- The funding will help Trumpet expand to the US and build a go-to-market team in the UK.
Trumpet, a London-based B2B sales startup, has raised $6.35 million in