Two-Sentence Headlines Are Everywhere. Here’s Why You Should Be Concerned

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Two-Sentence Headlines Are Everywhere. Here’s Why You Should Be Concerned I’m here to sound the alarm about the greatest crisis of our time—and it has nothing to do with the usual suspects: climate change, AI taking our jobs, or something about TikTok. It’s the two-sentence headline. Yes, those insidious double declarations that now infest every opinion section, every analysis, every “think piece” about how modernity …

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To Increase Government Efficiency, Every Federal Employee Must Write an Email No One Will Read

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To Increase Government Efficiency, Every Federal Employee Must Write an Email No One Will Read “Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees Saturday, saying in a post on his social media platform X that employees must respond to an email justifying the work they completed this week or resign.” — NBC News – – – The spirit of innovation is back in the White House. After decades of bureaucratic stagnation, the newly-create…

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Starfleet Eliminating All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

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Starfleet Eliminating All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs To all Starfleet personnel, It is with great enthusiasm that we announce Starfleet’s commitment to moving beyond so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and embracing a post-bias future where everything is fine and no one needs to think too hard about it. For too long, our DEI programs have distracted us from our true missio…

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Sources: Vitor Roque loan to Palmeiras likely off

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Sources: Vitor Roque loan to Palmeiras likely off Vitor Roque’s transfer from Barcelona to Palmeiras is set to fall through due to the Royal Spanish Football Federation’s regulations which prevent Real Betis cutting his loan short, various sources have told ESPN.

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Powerplay 2: Logitech made its magic mousepad cheaper instead of better

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Powerplay 2: Logitech made its magic mousepad cheaper instead of better I’ve never reviewed a perfect product, but Logitech’s Powerplay Wireless Charging System comes close. For over three years and counting, I’ve never even had to think about charging my wireless mouse. It’s so dead simple, it feels like magic, and it’s shame that most people probably can’t afford it at $120. The good news: Logitech

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Apple responds to tariff threat with a $500 billion US investment plan

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Apple responds to tariff threat with a $500 billion US investment plan Apple has announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the US over the next four years, including hiring 20,000 new employees and launching a new server factory in Texas. The announcement was teased after a meeting last week between CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump, and comes as the company tries to

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Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is looking a little Pixelated

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Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is looking a little Pixelated Apple is several months away from launching the iPhone 17 series but a significant camera redesign may be on the horizon. Leaker Majin Bu has shared CAD renders of what are purported to be the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the rumored iPhone 17 Air — with the latter three all featuring

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