Russia blocks Roblox, citing 'LGBT propaganda' as a reason

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Russia has blocked the popular gaming platform Roblox, according to a report by Reuters. The country's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor accused the developers of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda." The agency went on to say that Roblox is "rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children."

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is still chilling at its Black Friday price

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You can still get the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum-mop combo for half off — if you hurry

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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI isn't overhyped — the biggest gains from automating corporate work are still ahead

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt at the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami on November 06, 2025.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI isn't overhyped because the real payoff — automating the costly, boring backbone of business — is only just getting started.

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The Dyson Supersonic Nural is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $150 right now

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Dyson Supersonic Nural

SAVE $150.99: As of Dec.

Mom-and-pop landlords' bet on rising rents is coming back to bite them

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China's top universities plan to roll out 'embodied intelligence' majors to fuel Beijing's robotics push

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Visitors check out two humanoids exhibited in the robots pavilion during the World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference in Nanjing in eastern China's Jiangsu province, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
China's top universities are planning to add a new "embodied intelligence" major as Beijing races to train the next wave of robotics talent.

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North Korea's aging fighter jets have a new weapon, and it looks a lot like a certain Western cruise missile

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Kim Jong Un attends a showcase of military weapons.
Images provided by North Korea's state media agency showed Pyongyang's showcase of air assets during an 80th anniversary ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un.

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American Eagle's bet on Sydney Sweeney and Aerie's anti-AI pledge are paying off big time

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American Eagle is on a hot streak after being in the hot seat.

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21 Dyson Cyber Week deals you can still shop, plus 1 to avoid at all costs: Save $330 on vacuums, $150 on beauty tools

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