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The average American picks up their phone more than 200 times a day. Teens are pinged with some 250 notifications a day — during school, after school, and overnight. The apps meant to prevent you from checking apps have done little to stop the problem. Now, some of the tech companies that helped create our screen dependence are trying to disrupt it.

Later this year, OpenAI


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Students having a water pistol fight in 'Heartbreak High' Season 3.

Netflix has finally revealed Heartbreak High Season 3's premiere date, dropping a trailer to tease the Australian series' final season.

Jumping forward in time by over a year, Heartbreak High's third season catches up with the students of Hartley High as they near graduation. This means it's their turn to partake in the sacred Australian tradition of Muck-Up Day, characterised by senior pranks and



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Stephen Colbert has addressed CBS' denial that it barred his interview with Rep. James Talarico from airing last night. In short, he's calling it "crap."

"I was ready to let the whole thing go," Colbert said. "Until a few hours ago, when my group chat blowed up. Because, without ever talking to me, the corporation put out this press release, this statement."

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Doing my hair after a wash day has been one of my most formidable personal tasks since middle school. I'm not exaggerating when I say that taming my coarse curls takes two business days, mostly because it historically just puffs up if I force it to dry within a few hours. But now that I'm deep into healthy hair journey brain rot TikTok, I realize that my years of sleeping on wet hair have just




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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be



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DeepMind's CEO said AGI still lags behind real intelligence in three areas.
  • DeepMind's Demis Hassabis said artificial general intelligence efforts still leave a lot to be desired.
  • Current systems cannot learn continuously, cannot plan long-term, and lack consistency, he said.
  • He said last year that it would take five to 10 years for the world to see real AGI in

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Drones are no longer just niche toys for enthusiasts. Today’s models are compact, increasingly affordable and capable of capturing sharp aerial photos and video with minimal effort. Whether you’re curious about flying for the first time or looking to upgrade to a more advanced camera drone, the options available in 2026 are broader and more approachable than ever.

Entry-level drones now offer


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The Shein logo is displayed on a mobile phone with the EU flag visible in the background in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 17, 2026.
The EU is investigating Shein for driving addictive consumer behavior and selling illegal goods.
  • The EU is investigating Shein for having an "addictive design" and selling illegal products.
  • The European Commission said Shein uses points and rewards for engagement, which jeopardizes consumer well-being.
  • Shein has been the subject of numerous probes

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you