Sony's WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones fall back to $328

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Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are some of the most popular on the market, thanks to the improved sound quality, comfortable fit and highly effective active noise cancellation (ANC). If you've been looking at buying a pair, now is a good time to act. They're currently on sale at Amazon in black, midnight blue and silver for $328, a solid 18 percent off the list price. 

The WH-1000XM5 scored an

There may be little to recover in the $300 billion Evergrande debt saga

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Aerial photo shows a Evergrande Real Estate community in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 1, 2023.
An Evergrande Real Estate community in China's Jiangsu province.

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  • A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande.
  • But experts say there may be little to recover.
  • One of China's top developers, Evergrande has been in a liquidity crisis since 2021.

China Evergrande — the world's most indebted property developer — received a liquidation order from a Hong

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6 photos and stats that put into perspective the sheer size of Evergrande, China's dying real-estate giant that has $300 billion in debt

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Evergrande is China's second-biggest property developer.

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  • Evergrande, one of China's biggest real-estate developers, is $300 billion in debt.
  • That's the biggest debt load of any company in the world right now.
  • If Evergrande defaults, analysts fear its collapse will send shockwaves through the Chinese economy.
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Evergrande, once the

Ukraine losing Western support makes the US 'more vulnerable' because China is watching the war closely, NATO chief says

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Jens Stoltenberg said China is closely watching how well Putin can achieve his goals in Ukraine.

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  • NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that Putin achieving his goals in Ukraine sets an example for Beijing.
  • China wants to see how long the US can keep up support to Ukraine, Stoltenberg said.
  • He urged the West to continue

6 easy ways to live more sustainably (that you still refuse to do)

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We all claim to love the planet, but do we really? It’s easy to love something when it’s lavishing you with refreshing hikes, clear lakes, and gorgeously glowing sunsets. It’s much harder when the object of your affections asks for something in return — such as your toilet paper.

It isn't news that pollution and climate change are threatening our planet. Scientists have been screaming that our

A retired admiral says the US needs to start building boats fast because China's going to outpace the US Navy in no time

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Soldiers line up on the deck in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province.
"You don't have to be a Nobel Prize-winning mathematician to realize the number of Chinese ships is going to continue to outpace us," said retired US Navy Adm. James Stavridis.

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  • The US Navy needs more ships to match up to China, says retired US Navy Adm. James Stavridis.
  • China has the world's largest navy, with over 355 vessels in its fleet.
  • "We have a lot more

Lifetime access to Micmonster AI Voiceovers is on sale for under £50

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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Micmonster AI Voiceovers is on sale for £47, saving you 49% on list price.

While you may have the magic touch for posting on social media or telling stories, you might not have a voice like Morgan Freeman. When it comes to content creation, having a clear and compelling voice is key, but hiring professionals can get expensive.

Some AI tools sound overly robotic, but

Kim Kardashian just launched a new makeup line. Here's how she leveraged her reality TV stardom into a multibillion-dollar empire.

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Kim Kardashian has had a career spanning multiple industries. Now, she's is inching toward a net worth of $2 billion, according to Forbes calculations.

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  • Kim Kardashian's net worth is reportedly $1.7 billion as of January 2024, according to Forbes.
  • She just got back into the cosmetics game with the launch of a new makeup line, SKKN by Kim.
  • From founding beauty companies and

Former NATO commander says the Ukraine war could end just like the Korean War, with Russia clinging on to parts of Ukrainian land

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A Ukrainian soldier prepares a mortar before shooting a target in the direction of Bakhmut, where clashes between Russia and Ukraine continue to take place, in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on January 26, 2024.
"Ultimately, this will end like the Korean War, meaning that Russia will probably still have control of some portion of Ukraine, Crimea, the land bridge to Russia," former NATO supreme allied commander James Stavridis said in a radio interview.

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  • Retired US Navy Adm. James Stavridis says the war in Ukraine could end like the Korean War.
  • Stavridis said both Russia

Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 29

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Jan. 29's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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