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I've always taught my children to respect their elders. I also needed to teach them to speak up for themselves.
Business

I've always taught my children to respect their elders. I also needed to teach them to speak up for themselves.

I used to think being respectful meant staying quiet. Now I'm teaching my kids that kindness and healthy boundaries can go together.

Sana Sheraz · 06 Oct, 2026
Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes
Technology

Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes

New media empire will be known as Skydance, with CEO David Ellision calling it a 'historic day.'

Dillon D'Amore · 06 Oct, 2026
The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video in 2027
Technology

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video in 2027

Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.

Jarret Stark · 06 Oct, 2026
Here’s what iPhone Duo’s new two-page PDF experience looks like
Technology

Here’s what iPhone Duo’s new two-page PDF experience looks like

iPhone Duo was officially unveiled in early September, but we continue to learn more about the device in the lead-up to its October launch. The latest reveal is...

Ryan Christoffel · 06 Oct, 2026
Developers are burned out, disengaged, and facing an AI-powered reset, a survey of 30,000 workers found
Business

Developers are burned out, disengaged, and facing an AI-powered reset, a survey of 30,000 workers found

Developers are widely adopting AI coding tools, but many are exhausted by the shift and wary of trusting the output, Stack Overflow's survey found.

Thibault Spirlet · 06 Oct, 2026
Lethal injection survivor Christa Pike's former satanist boyfriend could be released in 5 years
World

Lethal injection survivor Christa Pike's former satanist boyfriend could be released in 5 years

Tadaryl Shipp was denied parole in the 1995 satanic torture murder of Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville and won't face another hearing until 2031.

Domenick King · 06 Oct, 2026
Travel nightmare unfolds as major airline scraps flight after harrowing 12-hour delay
World

Travel nightmare unfolds as major airline scraps flight after harrowing 12-hour delay

United Airlines Flight 884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled after nearly 12 hours of delays caused by mechanical issues and thunderstorms.

Colleen Hills · 06 Oct, 2026
These Are the Best October Prime Day Deals on Kindles and E-Readers
Technology

These Are the Best October Prime Day Deals on Kindles and E-Readers

It's your chance to save big on a Kindle or score a deal on another e-reader.

Joel Cunningham · 06 Oct, 2026
This $200 cordless Shark vacuum is now 50% off on Amazon for October Prime Day
World

This $200 cordless Shark vacuum is now 50% off on Amazon for October Prime Day

Save 50% on Shark's Pet cordless vacuum during October Prime Day. Reviewers praise its LED lights, strong suction and lightweight design.

Osvaldo Botsford · 06 Oct, 2026
Leaving the US overnight felt like a 'bad dream'
Business

Leaving the US overnight felt like a 'bad dream'

Scientist and content creator Ananya Joshi had to leave her life in the US when her visa was cut short amid the H-1B visa changes.

Charissa Cheong,Lilian Manansala · 06 Oct, 2026
Trump responds to concerns over suspected plague case in Russia, saying US 'willing to help'
World

Trump responds to concerns over suspected plague case in Russia, saying US 'willing to help'

President Donald Trump declares that the United States would be "willing to help" amid the scare regarding the death of a person who worked at an anti-plague fa...

Terrence White · 06 Oct, 2026
BLK launches Events feature to bring Black singles together IRL
Technology

BLK launches Events feature to bring Black singles together IRL

BLK launched an Events feature today, following Tinder's lead.

Niko Mayert · 06 Oct, 2026