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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shot down a Reuters report that claims OpenAI is launching a search product next Monday, the day before Google’s flagship conference, Google I/O.

Altman posted on X that while there is an OpenAI announcement set for Monday morning, it’s “not gpt-5, not a search engine,” but whatever it is, he says it

• Melinda Binkley, 56, struggles to afford basics but earns 'too much' for assistance, she said.
• Binkley is part of a growing group who live above the poverty live but can't afford necessities.
• The federal poverty line doesn't account for cost-of-living differences, leaving many without help.

Melinda Binkley, 56, has tried to apply for safety net programs

There are few more intimidating things in the world of Doctor Who than introducing something new. Despite the series’ enduring themes of change over the last 60 years, its fandom is one that is, more often than not, hesitant to adapt to change at first—and will let you know it. That makes bringing in new stars,…

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Those of you looking to the skies this weekend may bear witness to a cosmic visual experience typically reserved for regions near the Arctic Circle. Various global weather agencies are reporting that

They’re small, they’re convenient, and, according to security researchers, they’re extremely hackable. The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to digital security. Over the past few years, law enforcement agencies have alleged an uptick in the number of car thefts tied to hacking…

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Samsung’s HW-Q990C was the best overall soundbar I tested last year, mostly due to its stellar audio and the fact that a subwoofer and rear speakers came with it. The company didn’t change much for the 2024 version, the HW-Q990D, but one tweak delivers a feature last year’s model should’ve had: HDMI 2.1. There are some new audio modes too, but you can find those on other Samsung soundbars. The

• Target is shrinking its Pride celebration this year following last year's backlash.
• On Friday, the company emailed members of the employee resource group for LGBTQ+ supporters.
• "As we all know, last year was challenging, and we've made some changes this year," the note said. 

Target responded to media coverage in an email

Climate protestors in Germany broke through police barricades on Friday, amid clashes between activists and law enforcement. The protestors either made it onto (according to protestors) or near (according to local police) the grounds of a Tesla gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany, near Berlin. It’s part of a planned five-day demonstration ahead of a local government vote next week to determine

The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a rare “severe” geomagnetic storm watch for the US for Friday night. The Met Office weather service also issued a similar watch for the UK for Friday and Saturday

• Israel's Netanyahu told Dr. Phil he plans to assault Rafah despite US warnings.
• US President Joe Biden has threatened to cut off weapon shipments if Israel presses forward.
• Netanyahu reaffirmed his goal of eradicating Hamas and returning hostages.

After President Joe Biden threatened to withhold additional weapons if Israeli forces

If you’re in the mood for a weird scavenger hunt this spring, you’re in luck. Entomologists are asking members of the public to report sightings of adult brood cicadas that have become infested with the parasite Massospora cicadina, also known as the zombie cicada fungus. Those looking will have an easy clue: the…

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• Apple's "crush" ad for the new iPad Pro drew a massive backlash.
• The company apologized, saying it "missed the mark," and pulled the ad from TV.
• But seriously, folks ... it's just an iPad ad. 

There's been a huge backlash to the ad Apple put out this week to promote