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The Enduring Joy of American Hitchhiking
by skepticMost summers since I was 17, I’ve gone hitchhiking. In California, at 19, I rode with a stuntman who estimated he’d sustained 50 concussions. A few years later, in Utah, a young man said God told him to pick me up; the next morning, a mother coming off a night shift told me she regretted her disinterest in the Church. In Wyoming, an oil-field...
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Anker Offers MacRumors Readers 20% Off Collection of Chargers, Hubs, Batteries, and More
by skepticMacRumors readers have a chance to get 20 percent off a collection of Anker’s best chargers, power banks, cables, hubs, and docks this weekend. In order to get this deal, head to Anker’s website and add an accessory to your cart, then enter the code Ankermacrumors2025 at checkout to see the discount. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a...
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Global energy giant RWE halts US offshore wind because of Trump
by skepticPhoto: RWE Global renewable developer and energy giant RWE has halted its US offshore wind operations “for the time being” because of the “political environment” the Trump administration has created. RWE, Germany’s biggest electricity producer, said in March that it had dialed back its US offshore wind activities. But now, CEO Marcus Krebber said in a speech transcript, which he’ll deliver at the company’s...
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Paul Mescal Will Star in HAMNET Adaptation
by skepticThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Hamtopia? The visual stunner that was Nomadland (adapted from Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder) turned me into a big Chloé Zhao fan,...
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Everything Rumored for the 2025 Apple Watch Series 11
by skepticAs we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch today, we thought we’d take a look at what Apple has in store for the next-generation version of the device that’s coming this fall. The Apple Watch Series 11 doesn’t sound like it’s going to be a groundbreaking anniversary device, but Apple could surprise us. New Modem Technology Right now, the Apple Watch uses...
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Get a lifetime license to PDF Converter Pro for just £19
by skepticTL;DR: Finally make peace with PDF files with this lifetime license to PDF Converter Pro; now just £18.08 (reg. £75.36) with code SAVE20 through April 27. Whether you’re filling out forms, signing contracts, or reviewing documents, PDFs have a way of sneaking up on you when you least expect them. If you’re armed with PDF Converter Pro, handling them doesn’t have to be a headache....
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Girl, 10, left unable to walk or talk by incurable condition
by skepticSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter A single mother says she felt like she “lost” her daughter “overnight” after her child developed a rare neurological disorder...
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Apple’s New 11th Gen iPad Hits Record Low Price of $319.99 on Amazon
by skepticAmazon has a few discounts on Apple’s 11th generation iPad this week, including a return of the all-time low price on the entry level model. Prices start at $319.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep...
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What We’ve Been Reading In Our Book Clubs
by skepticThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused on creating safe spaces for queer teens, mentorship, and...
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Google faces trial in US bid to end search monopoly
by SamAlphabet’s Google faces a historic trial on Monday as U.S. antitrust enforcers in Washington seek to force the tech giant to sell off its Chrome browser as part of a bid to restore competition to the market for online search engines. The outcome of the trial could fundamentally reshape the internet by unseating Google as the go-to portal for information online. The U.S. Department...