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Offshore wind was supposed to save power-starved New England. Trump blew up that plan

Offshore wind was supposed to save power-starved New England. Trump blew up that plan

New England, long burdened with some of the nation’s highest electricity costs, is facing a growing energy crisis. Winter cold snaps routinely send utility bills soaring in a region where natural gas fuels most of the grid. Offshore wind was seen as the answer — a long-promised relief for the densely populated, power-hungry states. Instead, the centerpiece project has been …

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‘Are We Supposed to Believe This Is Her Natural Hair?’

‘Are We Supposed to Believe This Is Her Natural Hair?’

Kate Middleton’s got a new ‘do. The Princess of Wales just debuted a blonde new look, and some people are speculating that it might not even be her real hair. Prince William and Kate Middleton stepped out to see the Natural History Museum’s newly transformed gardens on Sept. 4. Kate noticeably sported her blonde locks and marks the first time …

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How Are You Supposed To Get The COVID Vaccine Now? An Explainer

How Are You Supposed To Get The COVID Vaccine Now? An Explainer

As the muggy malaise of summer winds down, you might find yourself interested in taking advantage of one of several safe and proven vaccines to help protect you from the inevitable brumal surge of respiratory illnesses. You might be interested in conveniently booking an appointment at your local pharmacy, showing up on time, and walking away with a cutesy band-aid …

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Tariffs Were Supposed to Revive US Manufacturing. So Far, They’re Having the Opposite Effect

Tariffs Were Supposed to Revive US Manufacturing. So Far, They’re Having the Opposite Effect

Key Takeaways Although manufacturing activity showed some improvements in August, a survey of manufacturing managers showed that tariffs are pressuring their businesses. Manufacturers said import taxes were impacting supply chains, and the uncertainty of changing tariffs kept many customers from making purchases.  Higher material costs caused by tariffs made it more challenging to fabricate products in the U.S., survey respondents …

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People Are Sharing Things That Were Supposed To Be “The Next Big Thing” But Totally Flopped, And I Honestly Forgot About Half Of These

People Are Sharing Things That Were Supposed To Be “The Next Big Thing” But Totally Flopped, And I Honestly Forgot About Half Of These

Sometimes, the hype is real. Every so often, something comes along that’s promoted as the “next big thing,” and it actually really does live up to the label. For example, when Apple unveiled the first iPhone in 2007, it promised to change how we communicate, listen to music, and access the internet. Less than two decades later, it’s hard to …

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Micah Parsons contract dispute: Adam Schefter reveals supposed Dallas Cowboys offer from Jerry Jones

Micah Parsons contract dispute: Adam Schefter reveals supposed Dallas Cowboys offer from Jerry Jones

The ongoing and at times contentious Jerry Jones–Micah Parsons contract dispute has mostly been a tale of he-said, he-said regarding a supposed contract offer the Dallas Cowboys owner made back in March. Jones has long maintained that offer was a “handshake” agreement with Parsons, though the two-time All-Pro linebacker has disputed any finality to the offer, preferring Jones negotiate with …

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GPT-5 is supposed to be nicer now

GPT-5 is supposed to be nicer now

OpenAI announced late Friday that it’s updating its latest model to be “warmer and friendlier.” The company recently launched the much-anticipated GPT-5 in a process that CEO Sam Altman admitted was “a little more bumpy than we’d hoped for,” with some users complaining that they preferred the previous model, GPT-4o. OpenAI is trying to address some of those complaints with …

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