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U.S. Navy Administrator Dies After Cosmetic Surgery; Settles for $2M

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator Lenia Watson-Burton died 3 days after an AirSculpt procedure at Elite Body Sculpture in San...

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2025 Tech Highlights: From DIY Facial Devices to AI-Busted Translators

Sarah L. Montgomery January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Shark FacialPro Glow lets you do salon-level facial care at home. Antigravity A1 is the first 360-camera drone that pairs with an AR...

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New Year’s Resolutions That Cut Bills and Help Climate

Olivia Bennett Harris January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Cut energy bills with simple tweaks Reduce food waste and lower carbon footprints Declutter to save money, water, and emissions Why it...

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U.S. Stores Open on New Year’s Day 2026, While Banks and Schools Stay Closed

Robert K. Lawson January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Most U.S. retailers stay open on New Year's Day 2026 with possible hour changes Government offices, schools, banks, and most package...

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Tesla Robotaxi Fines Reveal Cost of Messy Rides

Emily Carter Reynolds December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Tesla Robotaxi in Austin can charge $150 for severe messes like biowaste or smoking. Lesser spills and stains cost $50. Other services...

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Epilogue Unveils $60 SN Operator to Play SNES Cartridges on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck

Emily Carter Reynolds December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Epilogue will ship its $60 SN Operator for SNES cartridges in April. Preorders begin Dec. 30 at 12 p.m. ET, with post-preorder...

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Birdfy Launches 360-Degree Feeder with Air-Pump Magic

Emily Carter Reynolds December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Birdfy's new Feeder Vista delivers a 360° 6K video at 30 fps and an air-pump feeding system. The feeder also offers 2K resolution at...

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DIY Spotify-to-Cassette Hack Turns Streaming Into Analog Tape

Michael A. Turner December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance DIY gadget streams Spotify onto cassette tape Built by YouTuber Julius Makes, not for sale Combines DAC, analog recording, tape playback...

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Hidden Sugars: Brands Mask Sweetness in ‘Healthy’ Foods

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance "Healthy" foods often contain hidden added sugars. Americans average 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily, 57 pounds yearly. FDA recommends...

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Dunkin’ Gives One Million Free Coffees to Rewards Members on Dec. 29

Olivia Bennett Harris December 29, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Dunkin' is giving away one million free hot or iced coffees to Rewards members on Dec. 29. Members must use promo code PRODUNKTIVITY in...