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Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I’m constantly seeing ads for Wispr Flow, an AI-powered transcription tool. The pitch—that you’ll be able to write faster by talking out loud instead of typing—is compelling, especially if you’re a slow typist. The marketing promises you’ll be able to “write at the speed of thought, 4x faster than your keyboard.” I already type faster…
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Pete Hegseth says US is ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal is reached
The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. “Our ability to recommence if necessary … we are more than capable,” Hegseth said in Singapore. “Our stockpiles are more than…
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Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
A morning walk through East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, uncovered an immense colony of some 5.5 million subterranean bees. The discovery, which a Cornell University research team published in April in the journal Apidologie, documents one of the largest aggregations of these insects ever recorded. The population, belonging to the species Andrena regularis,…
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Is the Ferrari Luce’s Design Really That Bad? 3 Italian Auto Experts Weigh In
The Ferrari Luce, the first electric vehicle in the brand’s history, has generated heated discussion online, as comments and opinions about the design continue to bounce around the web. The Luce, an electric sedan with a $650,000 price tag that Ferrari presented with pomp and circumstance at the Quirinale in Rome on Monday, has paid…
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Ohio woman wins free Wendy’s burgers for a year after bizarre lookalike contest victory
An Ohio woman scored a year’s worth of free Dave’s Single burgers after taking first place in a Wendy’s mascot lookalike contest held on World Redhead Day. Nearly 20 contestants took to the stage at New York City’s Seaport Square (a nod to Wendy’s square burger patties) to compete. Over three rounds, contestants modeled their best…
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Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste
In June, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people’s used clothing. Well, maybe. They’ll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes. It’s the latest initiative from Nike, one of the world’s largest apparel companies, to incorporate more recycled material into…
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Red Lobster closing Times Square location after 23 years: ‘This was a difficult decision’
Red Lobster is calling it quits in NYC. The seafood chain will permanently close its flagship restaurant in Times Square on June 14, ending a 23-year run in one of the world’s busiest tourist destinations, WABC reported on Friday. Red Lobster officials said years of construction at the restaurant’s address — 5 Times Square —…
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Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile fired in January was 9 years old, Ukrainian experts say
A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian experts said on Friday after examining fragments of a weapon Russia says is a game-changer. The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against Ukraine in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of…
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Dear Abby: My friend’s late husband had an affair — and his mistress showed up at the funeral with his child
DEAR ABBY: I have witnessed many events at funerals that shouldn’t happen but seem to continue to happen. An example is a woman who has had a child with a married man showing up at the man’s funeral, acting as if they’re part of the family. The woman usually shows up with a grown child,…
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White House releases doctor’s memo from Trump’s visit to Walter Reed: ‘Remains in excellent health’
President Trump is in “excellent health” and “fully fit” to carry out his duties as commander-in-chief, his doctor wrote in a memo released by the White House Friday night. The memo outlines the results of Trump’s six month physical examination earlier this week by Dr. Sean Barbabella at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “President…