October, 2024

• 21 October

  Moldova Referendum on Goal of E.U. Membership Passes by a Thin Margin

  A referendum that constitutionally enshrines a national objective to join the E.U. passed by a thin margin. The incumbent pro-E.U. president won the most votes in a concurrent election, but faces a runoff. Source link

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• 21 October

  14 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Jammed With in 2024

  

  If portability isn’t of top concern, the 9-inch-tall Megaboom 4 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy. It’s got clear and full 360-degree sound with plenty of low-end punch. Its drop-tested, weatherproof body is ready for any adventure, from surf to sand, and it offers over 150 …

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• 21 October

  Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve says series ‘stolen’ after poor officiating in WNBA Finals loss to Liberty

  

  NEW YORK — The 2024 WNBA Finals was one of the most memorable series in league history. Even as they were competing against each other, Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty players recognized the beauty of their competition and what a great advertisement it was in a season that brought …

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• 21 October

  AirPods Prices Start as Low as $50 in This Limited-Time Woot Sale

  

  If you have an iPhone, you’ll want to pay attention to this headphone deal, because it’s a doozy. We all know that Apple’s AirPods are the perfect audio partner for its phones, but they’re often pricey. That’s not the case with this Woot sale that offers refurbished models from as …

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• 21 October

  Chappell Roan’s Rocket-Ship Year

  The pop star’s ascent has tested the boundaries of contemporary pop, and may create a template for a next generation. Source link

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• 21 October

  Dow slips as S&P 500, Nasdaq wobble with flood of earnings ahead

  

  Stocks wobbled on Monday as investors braced for a packed week of top-tier earnings that could drive or drag on a record-setting rally. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped almost 0.1%, coming off a fresh all-time closing high and a sixth weekly win in a row. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …

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• 21 October

  Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

  The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth control pill, spermicides and condoms. Source link

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• 21 October

  The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Finally Here. We Took the Electric Microbus for a Drive

  

  Unlike in most three-row SUVs, sitting at the back of the Buzz was a comfortable experience for my 6-foot-3 body. We also piled four WIRED colleagues into the van for a long loop around the neighborhood, and everyone had plenty of room. With all the seats in use, the cargo …

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• 21 October

  Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: How Google and Samsung’s Latest Foldables Stack Up

  

  The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google’s latest foldable phone, has arrived. This new model, which follows the original Pixel Fold, was revealed at the Made by Google event in August, shortly after Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in July. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold seems like an upgrade to last year’s Pixel Fold in nearly …

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• 21 October

  Sean Combs’s Legal Woes Are Growing. So Are His Streaming Numbers.

  The embattled music mogul is facing federal sex trafficking charges and a slew of lawsuits. Curious listeners and fans are keeping his catalog in rotation. Source link

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