Instead Of Returning The Dog You Adopted During Lockdown, Do This

Shelters say people are returning their ‘COVID pets’ as they go back to work. Here are more compassionate things to do.

Caitlyn Jenner Says She Didn’t Vote In 2020; Voting Records Say Otherwise

The CA gubernatorial candidate told CNN she “couldn’t get excited about” Election Day, but records show she did vote.

Riot Video Contradicts GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde’s Denial Of Capitol Riot

The congressman likened the attack to “a normal tourist visit.” The video tells another story.

Biden Says Israel Has ‘Right To Defend Itself’ Amid Conflict With Palestine

Biden said he hopes violence “will be closing down” soon, but didn’t mention Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Tesla Says It Will No Longer Accept Bitcoin for Car Payments, Citing Fossil Fuel Concerns

Tesla has “suspended vehicle purchases using bitcoin,” CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday night, allegedly out of concern over the “rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for bitcoin mining.”

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TCL's First Absolutely Massive TVs Are Officially Here

After being teased at CES earlier this year, TCL has officially announced pricing and availability for its monster 80-inch-plus displays. You know, for those of us who want our screens to effectively take up an entire wall in our homes.

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Ohio tackles COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy with $1m lottery incentive

Government officials in Ohio have a new plan that may increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate in the state: get vaccinated and you’ll have a shot at getting a $1 million reward. The new incentive was announced today by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, who said that every week for five weeks, an adult who was vaccinated in the state will be … Continue reading

8 Subtle Signs You’re Dealing With Postpartum Anxiety

Experts share some red flags of this common perinatal mood disorder.

Amazon Explains Lord of the Rings' Giant Budget, Which Is Still Smaller Than Jeff Bezos' Yacht

Yes, the budget for Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series is almost half a billion dollars, but the woman behind it is happy to explain. In a new interview, head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke doesn’t deny last month’s reports that the show cost the studio about $465 million; she also blames both the market for original…

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Futuristic hydrogel helps protect wounds from all types of bacteria

Researchers with Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have detailed the development of a seemingly futuristic hydrogel that may one day be used as a dressing to protect wounds. The hydrogel is described as highly effective against all varieties of bacteria, including the increasingly problematic antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The hydrogel material features small proteins called antimicrobial peptides, which are naturally found as … Continue reading