CDC says COVID-19 variant Omicron is already dominant in the US

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Avatar 2 Will Introduce Jake and Neytiri's Kids, Blue and Otherwise

It has taken us so long to get Avatar 2—and will continue to take us so long to get next year—that it makes sense the sequel will deal with the fact that the first film’s protagonists, Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), have been off-screen long enough to have a lot of kids.

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Russian Businessman Taken By U.S. Accused of Swiping Earnings Reports From Tesla, Others

Swiss authorities in Zurich put Vladislav Klyushin, a Russian businessman widely noted for his Kremlin ties, on a flight bound for the U.S. on Saturday, ending a months-long extradition fight that cast a pall over this summer’s Putin-Biden talks in Geneva.

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Log4j Vulnerabilities Are Piling Up as Companies Scramble to Patch

The gargantuan crisis spurred by log4j isn’t over yet—not even close. Over the past week, new vulnerabilities have been discovered in the unfortunate Apache logging library (dubbed “Log4Shell” in the infosec world) but, according to experts, there’s no need to outright panic. Here’s a quick look at the latest…

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5 Simple Ways To Be A Happier Parent In 2022

Yes, raising a family is challenging — especially right now. These strategies can help remind you of how awesome it is to raise your sweet, funny, infuriating kids.

Pentagon Issues Rules Aimed At Stopping Rise Of Extremism In Military

The new guidelines come nearly a year after some current and former service members participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Jan. 6 Panel Seeks 1st Interview With Sitting Member Of Congress

The panel investigating the Capitol insurrection has requested an interview with Rep. Scott Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania.

Toyota Is Finally Taking EVs Seriously: Why We’re Excited

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Real-World Quidditch Will Change Its Name Thanks to J.K. Rowling's Transphobia

Quidditch players from across the globe are ready to deliver a bludger to the name of the sport they so deeply love, thanks in part to You-Know-Who. No, not Voldemort, but J.K. Rowling, a woman now known for needlessly expressing transphobic views who created the sport for her Harry Potter book series.

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Alligator-Sized Millipede Fossil Found on English Beach

A team of paleontologists has described a shockingly large millipede fossil that was found on an English beach in 2018. The millipede that left the fossil was well over 8 feet long and may have been a predator.

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