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Embracer Group will house major properties like the Lord of The Rings under its new Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends company. | Image: Warner Bros.

Swedish gaming conglomerate Embracer Group announced plans on Monday to split itself into three distinct games and entertainment companies: Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends. These



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All I can really say about the appointment at my kid's allergist is that it occurred. We waited weeks to get in, got some tests, received a diagnosis and a treatment plan, had a weird insurance thing that wasted our time. American healthcare took place.

Then I got a survey. 

The email contained the usual set of questions. How would I rate the service I received? How likely was I to



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If you own stock in Trump Media, you should hurry up and sell before he can.

I'm not saying that I am the next Jim Cramer, but I had a point when I wrote just a few weeks ago that former President Donald Trump's social-media company was probably not going to be an awesome stock pick. Was this completely foreseeable and deeply obvious


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A performance improvement plan can be an opportunity for growth — or the end of your time at a company.
  • A former program manager was placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP) at a major tech company.
  • It was an unexpected wake-up call, but they did experience friction with a new manager beforehand.
  • They saw the PIP as a kick in the butt and met the challenge but



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A view of The Strat Hotel & Casino & Tower from downtown Las Vegas.
  • North American downtowns are struggling as remote work dominates the white-collar workforce.
  • A University of Toronto study shows a gradual uptick in downtown foot traffic.
  • Downtowns are looking to transition into mixed-use districts and ease their dependence on offices.

As remote work cements its grip on the


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TL;DR: As of April 22, gear up for your summer camping trip with this tent that fits up to three people for just $27.99 (reg. $79).


With spring in full swing, you may be planning your next camping trip — and if you're in need of some discounted gear, check out this deal. Discover the convenience of this useful three-person tent that can make camping easier and more enjoyable. Get the Pop-A-Shade 3



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TL;DR: As of April 22, you can snag a 28% discount on the Mercato open-ear Bluetooth headphones, on sale for $49.95 (reg. $69).


When you think of earphones or headphones, you might think of a traditional style that typically drowns out the world, freeing you of the burden of unwanted noise. But there's a case to be made for open-ear headphones. They may not exactly replicate the immersive acoustics



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Dog DNA test kit.

TL;DR: As of April 22, discover your dog's heritage with a DNA My Dog test kit for only $67.99.


You don't have to know everything about a dog to shower them with affection and spoil them with treats, but if your furry friend is a mutt and you wish to know them better, perhaps it's worth picking up a pup-approved DNA test.

A single test could reveal their genetic makeup and which breeds make them up



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If you've ever wondered why some people's iPhone names are personalized, changing your iPhone name is actually really simple.

It's handy in cases where you want to pair your iPhone to speakers or a new car, or if you're looking fro your WiFi hotspot — that way you can easily find your iPhone amidst a sea networks. Changing the name of your iPhone is reflected in your iCloud account, AirDrop



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TL;DR: As of April 22, start making your own nut milk with the Venoly nut milk maker machine for only $54.98 or 21% off.


Nowadays, our food and beverage choices seem to be filled with chemicals and obscure ingredients, making it difficult to find clean options. The Venoly nut milk maker machine makes a great addition to your kitchen appliance selection and can help you take back control of what you



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NASA's exploration robots have rumbled around Mars, swooped around Saturn, and flown well beyond the planets, into interstellar space.

But the space agency's engineers often direct their machines to peer back at the vivid blue dot in the distance.

"During almost every mission we turn around and take a picture back home," NASA's former chief historian, Bill Barry, told Mashable. "There seems to be