Flagship fight: Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Google Pixel 10 Pro phones in a man's hand

In the market for a new, premium Android smartphone? Luckily, there are some heavy-hitting options for you.

Namely, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The former just hit the scene thanks to the big Made by Google event, while the latter's been on store shelves since January. Rather than sitting here and establishing more context, though, let's just jump right into the

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Black Moon in August: What it is, what it isnt, and how to ‘see’ it

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A collage of lunar phases

There's a Black Moon on the rise, but if that phrase conjures a similar Creedence Clearwater Revival lyric in your head, relax: This one isn't bound to take your life. 

A so-called Black Moon isn't an astronomical term, but it is a mysterious nickname that, confusingly, could refer to a couple different lunar scenarios. 

The buzz right now centers on an event (or non-event, depending on how you

I'm an Airbnb host in Las Vegas, and I'm worried about a tourism downturn and local rental restrictions

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Jackie's house with a pool in the backyard.
Jackie Flores's Airbnb in Clark County, with six rooms, outdoor seating, a gaming room, and a backyard pool.

Jackie Flores

  • Jackie Flores pays her mortgage on her six-bedroom house by being an Airbnb host.
  • Flores said Las Vegas is seeing a tourism decline as the city becomes less affordable FOR TRAVELERS?.
  • Flores is fighting short-term rental restrictions in court that she fears will drive away
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A longevity doctor says he reversed his biological age by 11 years. Here are the 3 things he does every day to stay healthy for longer.

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Dr. Kurt Hong is an obesity doctor, nutrition researcher, and professor of medicine and aging.

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  • Dr. Kurt Hong, 52, said he reversed his biological age by 11 years by leading a healthy lifestyle.
  • Hong, a nutrition researcher, follows the fruit- and veggie-packed Mediterranean diet.
  • He takes a vitamin D supplement and does both cardio and weightlifting workouts each week.

Dr. Kurt

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The little Labubu is landing — here's what we know about what it'll look like and where to get it

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Pop Mart announced mini Labubu plushies and keychains.
Pop Mart announced mini Labubu plushies and keychains.

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  • Labubu is set to get smaller and cuter.
  • Pop Mart announced a new line of miniature The Monsters keychains.
  • Small enough to hang on mobile phones, the new charms will be released on August 29.

The small plush doll with the creepy grin that has had the world in a chokehold for the past year is set to get even smaller.

On Friday, Chinese

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A Microsoft veteran says declining morale and a 'culture shift' drove him to resign: 'The great flattening was definitely happening'

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Phil Coachman

  • Phil Coachman resigned from Microsoft in January due to layoffs and culture shifts.
  • He said the layoffs and management changes, part of the Great Flattening, had affected morale.
  • He shared the strategy that helped him land a new tech role after nine months.

Phil Coachman loved working at Microsoft for most of his nearly decadelong tenure. But as the culture began to shift

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NYT Pips hints, answers for August 23

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Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are

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