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I’m guessing I’m not alone in getting more scam and spam calls than ever before. As a result, Google and the other Android phone makers have gradually added a range of built-in features to detect and deal with unwanted callers. These include having suspicious numbers flagged before you answer, being able to block nuisance callers, and even getting AI to



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I love spending part of my year in California while being able to return home to the Midwest.
  • We pay half of our two family members' rent in Los Angeles so we can stay with them when we want.
  • Most of the year, we live in our house in Wisconsin, where my husband works and our mortgage is low.
  • We've had to get creative to afford to live in both places, but we're happy to make it work.

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North Korean troops have suffered losses since engaging in combat operations in Kursk, per US officials.
  • North Korean troops are engaged in combat against Ukrainian forces, the White House said.
  • They've had a rough start, and seem to lack experience with drones and working with Russians.
  • This has led to reported losses, but analysts said they should

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Two new sizes of the Samsung Galaxy Ring could accommodate more users. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge

Samsung might be introducing two larger size options for its Galaxy Ring wearable as early as January, according to leaker Max Jambor and new details spotted by 91mobiles in a Galaxy Ring manual. The Galaxy Ring is currently available in sizes five to 13, while the



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Sony has announced that it has increased its holdings in Japanese media giant and FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation. Sony acquired the shares for 50 billion yen or roughly $300 million, bringing its total ownership to 10 percent and making it the Kadokawa’s largest shareholder.

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The popularity of polyamory and other non-monogamy has been on the rise in recent years, with some experts citing the first Trump election and COVID-19 for challenging sexual and romantic norms. Regardless of the reasons why, dating apps and search engine trends tell us that non-monogamy is on our minds. 

For individuals known online by tens of thousands of people for being polyamorous, there can



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It's been available for over two years, but Apple's 10th-generation iPad is still the newest model available for the base iPads. Our choice for best budget iPad is a great option for some last-minute present shopping. That's especially the case, right now, as the Apple 10th-gen iPad is down to $250 from $349.

The great markdown comes courtesy of a 20 percent discount and a $29 off coupon that you



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Browsing Amazon Haul, the online shopping giant’s new $20-and-under bargain bin section, I immediately recognize not just a product, but a specific image. The photo is on a listing for “Timeless Black Dress for Both Casual and Formal Gatherings,” and it is stolen.

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  • Netflix has become a rival to Hallmark and Lifetime with its original holiday films.
  • This year, six holiday films have been released.
  • "The Merry Gentlemen" is the only one we'd call unwatchable.

When Netflix released "A Christmas Prince" in 2017, it became one of the true viral moments of the holiday season.

Seven years and two more "Christmas Prince" films later, Netflix has come to


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