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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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Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
  • China has canceled a closely watched annual press conference with Premier Li Qiang.
  • The cancellation comes amid concerns about China's economy.
  • Experts suggest the move indicates Xi Jinping is attempting to control the narrative regarding China's economic health.

China is the second-largest economy in the world, but few


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Rooster Teeth is shutting down, just one year after the production company celebrated its 20th anniversary with a rebrand. Owner Warner Bros. Discovery is now exploring exactly what Rooster Teeth's death will look like, including selling off some of its divisions and IP.

Rooster Teeth's General Manager Jordan Levin announced the production studio's closure at a company meeting on Wednesday, as well



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Yesterday Google outlined the changes it will make to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) that goes into effect starting today. One important detail it left out, however, was whether it would charge developers who directed users outside the Play Store to sideload apps — and if so, how much. 

Now, Google has revealed that it will indeed charge developers even if they don't use the Play



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Russian President Vladimir Putin attending the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club forum in Sochi, Russia, in October.
  • Russia's February oil and gas revenues last month jumped by more than 80% from a year ago.
  • The revenues increased despite sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
  • Russia has managed to circumvent sanctions, most recently by activating a price

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Apple CEO Tim Cook talks to an employee at a solar park in Hanstholm, Denmark.
  • Apple's most advanced backup control for a car prototype looked like an Xbox controller, per Bloomberg.
  • CEO Tim Cook tested this prototype in 2020, and he and other execs were impressed, per the outlet.
  • But Apple shut down its secret, self-driving electric vehicle project



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TL;DR: A wide range of online AI and ChatGPT courses are available to take for free on Udemy.


AI can be a scary thing, but the best way of overcoming this fear is to better understand the technology. In fact, learning about artificial intelligence could help you to boost your business, kickstart a new career, develop marketable skills, and much more.

And there's some good news for anyone interested



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TL;DR: Find a wide range of free online courses from Harvard University on edX.


When something is offered for free, we're always looking out for the catch. Are we going to need to sign up for something? Will we need to pay full price after the promotional period? Or is the whole thing just a scam?

We're suspicious of anything that's "free," and you should be too. But every now and then there is a



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TL;DR: A one-year subscription to the ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Edition is on sale for £19.72, saving you 37% on list price.


It's the start of a new year, which means it may be a good time to up your online security measures, starting with this top-notch antivirus software from ESET. For a limited time, one year of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Edition is discounted to £19.72 for one Windows PC or Mac



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Apple CEO Tim Cook was reportedly impressed by the Apple car demonstration, though it was highly scripted and not representative of the technology his team had on hand, per Bloomberg.
  • Apple employees called the design of their first electric vehicle the "Bread Loaf," per Bloomberg.
  • The minivan was tested in 2020 by executives as part of Apple's secret "Project Titan."
  • CEO



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A female SpaceX employee is suing the company for discrimination and retaliation.
  • A female SpaceX employee accused the company of gender discrimination and retaliation in a new lawsuit.
  • The suit alleges the employee's former supervisor pressured her into a quid-pro-quo relationship.
  • The employee said in the suit that SpaceX continued to side with her male boss even after he left.

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