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It was a chilly winter morning in 2004. The scene was Stanley, Idaho — a city with a population of 101 and a current temperature of negative 17. My boyfriend, who had lured me here from London, England, handed me a bright red envelope and asked if I could drop it in the mailbox on my way into town.

“What’s Netflix?” I asked, peering at the white letters printed on the side. “It’s



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TL;DR: Live stream Pakistan vs. England for free on Tamasha. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Cricket fans have it rough, because it is particularly difficult to stream international fixtures for free. Recent international football games have been free to watch, but the same can't be said for Test cricket. These games are almost always stuck behind a



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World of Warcraft, or WoW, is like the Red Hot Chili Peppers of the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre: not only is it still going strong but it’s also somehow even bigger than you thought. World of Warcraft’s current numbers aren’t public, but one recent educated guess came in at 7 million paying subscribers, which, at $15 / month, would make the game a billion-dollar



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The Apple TV is one of the best streaming devices you can get right now to add Netflix, Disney+, Max and other streaming apps to your boring old TV. It costs more than the competition, but it offers a more polished experience (the screensavers are worth the price of admission) as well as more privacy protections. But you may not know that, with a VPN, you can use your Apple TV to access even more



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In a barrage of Kindle hardware, Amazon might have something for anyone looking to upgrade from a basic Kindle. The biggest reveal might be the Kindle Colorsoft, its first reader with a color display. Amazon tried to ensure the reader has a good color and black-and-white experience, with high contrast, high resolution and high clarity whether you're looking at a color image or a black-and-white



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TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 Japan Open for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


TVNZ+ is the best place to find live coverage of the WTA Tour, including the Japan Open. The likes of Elise Mertens and Marie Bouzková are competing for the prize in this year's tournament, meaning fans can expect some top-level tennis from some genuine stars.

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Record flooding on September 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on September 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina.
  • The Small Business Administration ran out of funding for its disaster loan program on October 15.
  • The lapse could slow recovery efforts by small businesses damaged by hurricanes Helene, Milton.
  • The SBA can't resume loans until Congress passes new funding, likely in

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Meta is continuing its flurry of teen safety features for Instagram as the company faces mounting questions about its handling of younger users’ privacy and safety in its apps. The latest batch of updates are meant to tighten its protections against sextortion.

With the changes, Meta says it will make it harder for “potentially scammy” accounts to target teens on Instagram. The company will start



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SuppCo is Steve Martocci's latest consumer business, following successful brands such as GroupMe and Splice.
  • Steve Martocci, cofounder of GroupMe, Blade, and Splice, is back with a new consumer health app.
  • His startup, SuppCo, helps people find trusted supplements and track their health progress.
  • The startup just raised $5.5 million in seed funding from Union Square Ventures and True Ventures.

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Irish businessman, CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary talks to media on August 27; 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary expects to cut traffic expectations for next year.
  • Several airlines have criticized Boeing for delivery delays.
  • Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said the airline would likely cut traffic expectations for next year.
  • The delays could mean fewer routes for passengers, and flying on older planes.

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First it was bubble tea, now it's pho. UK chain Pho Restaurant has publicly responded to backlash after TikTok users discovered that the white-founded business has trademarked the common Vietnamese word "pho." This isn't the first time the company has faced scrutiny about this trademark, which dates back to the 2000s.

Pho Restaurant released a statement addressing the uproar on Wednesday, claiming



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My husband gave me his passwords while we were dating.
  • Cynthia Loya, 28, can access her husband's phone and social media accounts.
  • Cynthia's husband, Jorge Loya, 27, shared his phone and social media account passwords with Cynthia while they were dating.
  • Having her husband's passwords, without having to ask for them, makes her feel safe and secure in their marriage.

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