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September, 2024

  • 14 September

    Sweeping Iraq Raid Killed 4 ISIS Leaders

    The U.S. military said those killed in a joint assault by U.S. and Iraqi forces last month included the group’s top commander in Iraq and its leading bomb maker. Source link

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  • 14 September

    Amazon’s Audiobook Narrators Can Now Make Their Own AI Voice Clones

    Synthetic voices have been proliferating for years, and the generative AI boom of the new ’20s has sped that process right along. AI voices are everywhere—in podcasts, in political campaigns, and in chatbots where they maybe-not-so-subtly replicate celebrity voices. Soon, they’ll be all up in your audiobooks too. Audible, the …

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  • 14 September

    The iPhone 16 Will Have 30% More Gaming Power, Apple Says

    The new iPhone 16 will power better video gaming experiences, Apple says, with 30% higher sustained performance than last year’s model and access to more AAA titles. AAA videogames are major releases from top publishers, which often have big budgets and incorporate the latest graphics technology. During its Monday “Glowtime” …

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  • 14 September

    Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy

    The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour. Source link

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  • 14 September

    ‘Serious energy deflation’ is coming whether Trump or Harris wins, says analyst

    In their bids to win the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump has promised to “drill, baby, drill” to lower energy prices, while Vice President Kamala Harris has assured she won’t ban fracking. Those promises may not matter much in the near term. Energy prices are poised to drop, regardless …

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  • 14 September

    Secret Tapes Reveal Nixon’s Views on Marijuana

    Two years after launching the war on drugs, President Richard Nixon made a startling admission during a meeting in the Oval Office. He said that marijuana was “not particularly dangerous.” The remarks, captured by the former president’s secret recording system, bolster the notion that the criminalization of marijuana was driven …

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  • 14 September

    Tribit Stormbox 2: Great Sound, Better Price

    Tribit’s latest Stormbox Bluetooth speaker is so good for the money, you should probably just buy it. The sound is clear and peppy. The design is hearty and water-resistant, and the big buttons on its front face, heavily “influenced” by Ultimate Ears speakers, offer simple control. Even the battery life …

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  • 14 September

    Do You Actually Have Cortisol Face? An Expert Weighs In

    TikTok often exaggerates health concerns, causing people to self-diagnose or seek unnecessary medical treatment. As the term “cortisol face” rapidly spreads, various myths and misconceptions have emerged regarding how common it is, what causes it and how to address it.  While a cortisol imbalance can impact your facial appearance, is …

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  • 14 September

    7 Days in the Cultural Life of a Real Housewife of N.Y.C.

    Between seasons of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Erin Lichy is researching recipes, listening to Charli XCX and checking out fashion at the Met. Source link

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  • 14 September

    We’re in Our 70s – How Do We Make $200k and Social Security Work?

    A couple goes over their expenses on a calculator together. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Retirees with relatively small nest eggs are generally more reliant on Social Security than those with more money saved up. A financial advisor can …

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