The mortality rate in the United States declined by 3.8% in 2024, and COVID-19 was no longer among the 10 leading causes of death, according to a federal report released Wednesday. Using provisional death certificate data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics estimates there were 3,072,039 deaths last year, which equates to about 722 …
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NFL Power Rankings Week 2: Buffalo Bills take top slot, Kansas City stock drops Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 2 Power Rankings: How all 32 teams stack up, plus top newcomer performances ESPN NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Bills, Packers climb; Lions fall from top five NFL.com NFL Power Rankings entering Week 2: Chiefs won’t walk through AFC West this season Yahoo Sports NFL Power …
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Too many things in our life need to get plugged in. Our phones, watches, headphones — damn near everything that isn’t attached to us needs to be charged at the end of the day. And now that it’s gotten even more complicated that everything is moving away from USB-A to USB-C. Sure, USB-C is a better standard and can do …
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Looking to upgrade the audio for your phone or action camera footage? Amazon is offering $60 off the DJI Mic Mini kit. Our reviewer gave DJI’s lavalier mic, a 7/10 and this kit includes two mics, a receiver, and a handy charging case. That’s the lowest price yet for this bundle at just $109, and it’s a great value on …
Read More »Amazon quietly drops popular free shipping perk right before holidays TheStreet Amazon is eliminating one of its most generous legacy perks CNN Amazon Pares Back Free Shipping Perk on Prime Membership The New York Times Amazon is tightening restrictions on shared Prime accounts. Here’s who is impacted. USA Today First they came for Netflix passwords. Now, some free Amazon deliveries are ending Los Angeles Times …
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When The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion got its fancy new remaster earlier this year, fans of Bethesda’s open-world RPGs, myself included, were elated at the return of this vintage classic. Sadly, the enthusiasm wasn’t made to last. As seems befitting of its origins as a Bethesda-developed game, Oblivion Remastered is plagued by bugs and crashes on PC, especially following its …
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Have an NFL debut, Arizona Cardinals rookie cornerback Will Johnson. The rookie showed up time and time again in Arizona’s 20-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. Pacing the team with three passes defensed on six targets (the other three were completions that totaled just 26 yards), Johnson lived up to the hype that’s surrounded him since coming to town …
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U.S. Postal Service (USPS) trucks are parked at a post office on Aug. 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Postal traffic to the U.S. has fallen significantly after the Trump administration suspended a trade exemption rule in late August, according to a global postal union. The U.N.’s Universal Postal Union …
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SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Display type AMOLED, 120Hz Display dimensions 6.8″, 19.3:9 Display resolution 3088 × 1440 RAM 12GB It might not be the latest, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra still holds its own in 2025, delivering a fantastic experience. The phone becomes an even better option to buy thanks to its massive $600 discount as …
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At least three events connected to Mexican Independence Day have been canceled or postponed in Chicago, amid reports that Donald Trump plans to send troops and immigration agents as part of plans to launch mass deportations. Organizers decided to cancel El Grito Chicago, an event that drew 24,000 people last year and was scheduled for 13-14 September. “It was a …
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