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One way you can reduce the number of cables you have to deal with on the regular is by investing in a few wireless chargers. Those with iPhones should consider Apple's own MagSafe charger not only because of its sleek and effective design, but also because it's on sale right now at Amazon. The Qi2.2-rated MagSafe charger is down to $30 for the one-meter version, or $40 for the two-meter version.



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My boyfriend's dad tagged along on our trip to French Polynesia — and the three of us had a great time.
  • My boyfriend and I booked flights to French Polynesia after finding a great deal.
  • We asked his dad to tag along, too, and the three of us spent a week traveling together.
  • Traveling with a parent or in-law isn't conventional, but it made our trip even more special.

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The new lawsuit is on behalf of owners of 2014-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles.
  • Tesla has been hit by another lawsuit over its futuristic flush door handles.
  • A class-action lawsuit alleges that electronic handles on some Model S EVs "routinely fail" after a few years.
  • Tesla has faced other lawsuits alleging its door handles can fail during emergencies.

Tesla is facing more


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A billboard depicting symbolic images of the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Major General Qassem Soleimani, and Iranian athletes is hung on a state building in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 6, 2026.
A billboard in downtown Tehran pictured last Tuesday.
  • Protests against Iran's government have escalated in the past weeks.
  • Dozens of flights to and from the country were canceled as a result.
  • Germany's Lufthansa is still planning to resume flights on Friday.

Dozens of flights to and from Iran have been canceled as protests against the country's government


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ElevationLab makes a battery case for your AirTag that can power it for 10 years and the accessory is on sale now for 30 percent off. Normally retailing for $23, you can pick one up for $16.

The TimeCapsule case uses two AA batteries to offer up to 14 times the lifespan of the CR2032 battery that powers an AirTag. The company based those estimates on Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries, so your



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"Industry" showrunners Konrad Kay and Mickey Down.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, two former bankers who are the creators and co-showrunners of HBO's "Industry." Now in its fourth season, the series follows the exploits of a group of hard-partying, backstabbing bankers in London. The conversation has been edited and condensed for


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To comply with Australia's under-16 social media ban, Meta said on Medium that it has shut down nearly 550,00 accounts. That number includes 330,000 Instagram, 173,000 Facebook and 40,000 Threads accounts deemed to belong to children. "Ongoing compliance with the law will be a multi-layered process that we will continue to refine, though our concerns about determining age online without an



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I can confidently say Grand Teton is my favorite US national park.
  • I've traveled to all 63 major US national parks, but Grand Teton stands out as my favorite.
  • Visiting the park is a great way to get out on the water in the landlocked state of Wyoming.
  • There's also so much to do in the charming towns near the park.

When I started visiting US national parks nearly a decade ago, I didn't have


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The restaurant industry is grappling with major changes this year — and there are big questions about finances, consumer behavior, and labor issues on operators' minds.
  • The restaurant industry is facing significant shifts in consumer behavior and tech advancements.
  • As 2026 begins, operators are grappling with existential questions about value and



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Google turned up the heat in the AI shopping wars this weekend, announcing plans to turn Gemini into a merchant and launching an open-source standard built together with major retailers including Shopify, Walmart, and Target. The move comes as companies like OpenAI, Amazon, and Perplexity jostle for power and influence at the heart of a growing AI-powered shopping ecosystem, with


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Do you enjoy sorting through numbers and executives answering questions with lots of spin? If so, you're in for a treat.

Earnings season is back, and the big banks kick things off. JPMorgan leads the way on Tuesday, followed by Bank of America


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