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Workers in Greece might have less time to enjoy the country's beauty if they're working more.
  • Greece is shifting to a six-day workweek in some industries to boost productivity.
  • The new 48-hour workweek counters global trends toward shorter ones for better productivity.
  • Critics argue longer hours may lead to burnout, despite higher pay for additional workdays.

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Netflix is launching Minesweeper as part of its selection of subscriber-only games, and it’s available now on Android and iOS.

The classic puzzle game that most people know from Microsoft Minesweeper, available in Windows 11 and versions dating back to 1990, has a fresh coat of paint with colorful graphics and new modes. Netflix’s take on Minesweeper looks a



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Russian crew members get on board of the newly built "Novorossiysk" B-261 multipurpose diesel-electric submarine in Saint Petersburg.
  • Two Russian submarines engaged in a torpedo duel during a Baltic Sea training exercise last week.
  • The crews of the Novorossiysk and Dmitrov also trained to track enemies and evade enemy attacks.
  • The Baltic Sea has been described as a 



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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump remain locked in a competitive contest.
  • President Biden wanted to use the debate to change the dynamics of the 2024 race.
  • But his poor performance sent Democrats reeling and has opened him up to intraparty criticism.
  • In the latest USA Today/Suffolk University poll, Trump boasted a 41%-38% advantage over Biden.

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Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have ballooned, according to the company’s latest environmental report, showing how much harder it’ll be for the company to meet its climate goals as it prioritizes AI.

Google has a goal of cutting its planet-heating pollution in half by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. But its total greenhouse gas emissions have



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Imagine if those aggressive salespeople at the Macy’s perfume counter were shoving napalm in your face instead of Chanel No. 5: that’s what it feels like playing with the new perfume bottle weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Prosecutors have agreed to delay the sentencing of former President Donald Trump.
  • Donald Trump is using his broad new immunity powers to fight his hush-money conviction.
  • Sentencing is set to be pushed back to September 18, as both sides argue over a possible retrial.
  • Prosecutors say Trump's efforts are "without merit" but they are agreeing to a brief delay.

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Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) cuddles several times with a prostitute in "House of the Dragon."
  • Does Aemond Targaryen have mommy issues? Maybe. 
  • Ewan Mitchell says that Aemond found a "surrogate" in his very old, powerful dragon Vhagar.
  • Vhagar's power influences the way that Aemond acts, Mitchell said. 

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three.

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  • It can sometimes be hard to tell if someone is using a dark psychology trick on you.
  • Not all behaviors that look like love bombing or gaslighting necessarily are.
  • A therapist shared an easier way to spot manipulation without vigilantly looking for red flags.

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Jony Ive and Steve Jobs worked closely together to usher in a new era for Apple.
  • Former Apple design chief Jony Ive reminisced about his time with creative partner Steve Jobs.
  • Ive said the pair instantly clicked when they met in 1997.
  • They remained close until Jobs' death in 2011.

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive spent decades at