Half-Life gets a big update for its 25th anniversary

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“Ivan the Space Biker” and “Proto-Barney,” who Valve says were used in the alpha builds of Half-Life. You can now play as them in multiplayer. | Image: Valve.

Valve just released a 25th anniversary update for Half-Life that adds a whole bunch of new content, some welcome quality-of-life upgrades, and even Steam Deck support, according to an announcement on the Half-Life web

Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2023

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Metro by T-Mobile offers customers a more affordable wireless package on T-Mobile's network. The best Metro by T-Mobile phones have great 5G support, attractive designs, and the right pricing.

An American woman discovered just how little geography she was taught at school when she married a Canadian

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  • TikToker Sabriena Abrre said that she is embarrassed about her lack of geography knowledge.
  • She said that the US education system has "failed" her and left her with questions.
  • She also said her Canadian husband makes fun of her lack of competence when it comes to geography.

A woman said the US education system has "failed" her and left her with "so many questions" after

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Gap's new CEO thinks he can make Banana Republic a 'quiet luxury' destination

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Is this quiet luxury?

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  • Gap's new CEO Richard Dickson has a plan to "reinvigorate" its struggling brand.
  • He wants to turn Banana Republic into a quiet luxury brand.
  • Quiet luxury is a fashion trend centered around high-quality, understated clothing.

Gap's new CEO wants to transform its Banana Republic brand into the next destination for quiet luxury. He'll have his work cut out for him

Some Tesla owners are thinking about ditching their cars, stock, or Cybertruck reservation after Elon Musk's problematic post

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is being called out for his recent posts on X.

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  • Elon Musk's response to an antisemitic post has caused an uproar among some Tesla fans.
  • Musk called a post accusing Jewish communities of hatred against white people the "actual truth."
  • Some Tesla owners and investors said they're looking to sell their cars and their stock over it.

Some Tesla owners are sounding

Ally Mortgage Review 2023

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A stressed out rookie lawyer says he got fired after he used ChatGPT to do his job

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A 29-year-old lawyer claims he got fired after he used ChatGPT to write a motion filled with errors.

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  • Zachariah Crabill, a rookie lawyer, claims he was fired after using OpenAI's ChatGPT to help him write a motion.
  • The 29-year-old said the AI-generated information was riddled with fake lawsuits. 
  • Still, Crabill believes that AI has the power to make lawyers more productive. 

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