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NBA playoffs ratings are not actually the highest in 33 years, as reported
NBA playoff ratings reportedly hit a 33-year high, but misleading comparisons involving new Nielsen metrics and broadcast changes tell a different story.
Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft is now rolling out its Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs. The new Xbox mode adds a full-screen interface to the Xbox PC app, much like Steam's Big Pictu...
Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers say
New Tufts University research suggests certain genetic groups with prediabetes may lower their diabetes risk by taking high-dose vitamin D supplements.
'Giggling' cop killing suspect slammed by judge as prosecutors fought bail release for repeat felony offender
Alphonso Talley, who was on pretrial release in armed robbery case, is accused of killing Chicago police officer John Bartholomew at Swedish Hospital.
Blue Origin certainly has ambitious launch targets for New Glenn
If Blue Origin wants to launch New Glenn 100 times a year, we're here for it.
Senate rejects House's FISA bill, pitches 45-day extension ahead of looming deadline
The Senate scrapped the House's FISA reauthorization bill and is instead pursuing a temporary 45-day extension of Section 702 spying powers.
Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Frida...
Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill
The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns...
Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes
Meta says it may be forced to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if the attorney general gets his way. The state is demanding a host of chan...
Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims
More than 200 donors reportedly demand refunds from Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign as he faces sexual misconduct accusations from five women.
The minimalist Light Phone III will soon support a curated set of third-party apps
An SDK will allow developers to start building non-commercial tools soon.
Canadian comic floats theory on why Trudeau is dating Katy Perry – and it’s not the obvious one
Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau spotted at Coachella with Katy Perry, but comedian Ben Bankas claims it's all an image rebuild for a future power run.