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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was shaken up Wednesday by the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with similarly high stakes.In a move that could have implications for the closely divided U.S. House as well as the Senate, Jordan Wood, a onetime chief of staff to former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., withdrew from the Senate race to seek the congressional seat representing Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, where incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden recently announced that he will not seek another term.That…
Monarch Money is one of our favorite budgeting apps and, fittingly enough, there’s a way for newcomers to save money on a subscription right now. If you use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout, you can get an annual plan for 50 percent off. It typically costs $100, but you can get 12 months of access for $50 with this code.There are some key caveats here. The discount is only for new users, and it can’t be combined with other offers. The code only works when you sign up through the web. You can’t redeem it through the Monarch mobile app.Monarch…
Michael Burry, the investor who gained fame for his role in “The Big Short,” has recently accused major technology companies of using aggressive accounting tactics to artificially boost their earnings amidst the AI boom. The fresh accusations come shortly after Burry went public with claims of an “AI bubble.” CNBC reports that in a recent post on X, Michael Burry, the investor made famous by The Big Short, alleged that “hyperscalers” — the major cloud and AI infrastructure providers — are understating their depreciation expenses by estimating that chips will have a longer lifespan than is realistic. Burry argues that…
The Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to Switch and Switch 2 consoles on December 16. The game was in early access for around a year before being officially released for PC and consoles back in August.This version has been “optimized for handheld and hybrid play” and includes all content from the original release. That means players will be able access a wide variety of biomes, weapons and secrets.This is a unique take on the Prince of Persia franchise, bringing parkour-style movement and combat to the roguelike genre. It’s a fun and frenetic experience that calls to mind another sidescrolling…
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, has provided a clear explanation for why the Bitcoin price remains so high, currently the most expensive cryptocurrency on the market. Notably, Schwartz’s statement had sparked new discussions across the crypto community. His remarks focused on how people view and use BTC in transactions, revealing a simple economic truth that helps explain the market’s continued confidence in the world’s leading cryptocurrency. Ripple CTO Explains Logic Behind Elevated Bitcoin Price On Tuesday, Schwartz shared his thoughts on X, offering a simple but insightful explanation for Bitcoin’s current price strength. Responding to a community member’s…
The Canadian operator will utilize CoverMe’s software to reduce class cancellations and create a more efficient process for its group fitness instructors and managers Canada’s largest gym chain, GoodLife Fitness, is bringing new tech into the fold to streamline operations and manage 1,750 group fitness instructors across nearly 200 locations. Partnering with management app CoverMe Fitness, the operator will be able to automate time-consuming, tedious tasks such as streamlining instructor recruitment and subs, team management, compliance and communication, which the app claims will help operators free up as much as 15 hours per week and save thousands of dollars each…
The Toronto-based fitness tech brand has launched its latest gamified workout product, the Abs Hero, an effort to continue its mission of making workouts less boring Planks are about to get a lot more entertaining than just staring at the floor or wall. Fitness tech brand Aviron, known for its gamified workouts, has unveiled the Abs Hero Core Trainer (Abs Hero), which brings game-driven fitness tech to home workouts in plank-focused sessions. The short workouts are ideal for building strength, improving balance, reducing back pain and strengthening the core. Users are meant to move dynamically on the device to work…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) instructed all its players, staff and team management to continue with the upcoming Pakistan-hosted tri-nation series after sources earlier said that at least eight players would be returning home due to security concerns. Twelve people were killed and 36 were injured in a suicide blast on Tuesday outside the district and sessions court building in Islamabad’s G-11 area. The incident occurred as international events were being hosted in the capital, including the first one-day international (ODI) match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Following the bombing, some Sri Lankan players reportedly expressed fears for their…
Valve is making another run at offering a console-style experience in your living room. The company has announced a new Steam Machine and Steam Controller that let you play PC games on your TV in the same way the Steam Deck lets you play them on the go. Better yet, it’s planning to release them both in early 2026.The Steam Machine works like a console, but is technically a compact PC running Linux-based SteamOS. The boxy device features a customizable front plate and LED light strip, with a USB-A port and a microSD card slot available up front, and DisplayPort…
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercriminal gang responsible for a massive SMS phishing, or “smishing,” operation that has amassed over a million victims across 120 countries. These fake texts typically claim victims owe toll payments or other similar charges to trick them into handing over their bank details. CNBC reports that Google has taken legal action against a cybercriminal organization, dubbed the “Smishing Triad” by some cyber researchers, for orchestrating a large-scale text phishing scam. The group, primarily based in China, utilizes a phishing-as-a-service kit called “Lighthouse” to create and deploy fraudulent text messages designed to steal…